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HELEN ILONA PUTTAERT
Born: Nov 28, 1924
Date of Passing: Feb 15, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN ILONA PUTTAERT (nee DRABIK) November 28, 1924 - February 15, 2015 It is with sadness, with family by her side, that we announce the passing of Helen I. Puttaert (Drabik) on February 15, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 66 years, Alex; sons Gordon (Linda), Douglas (Cynthia); daughters Maureen (Greg), Donna (Glen); nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Mary and Julie; and brother Carl (Sheila). She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Katherine Drabik; brothers Phillip, Joseph, August and Nicholas; and sisters Sophie and Janet. Helen was born and raised in Winnipeg Beach. In 1945 she met her husband Alex at the Winnipeg Beach Dance Hall while he was on leave from the Navy. Helen and Alex were married September 10, 1948 and made their home in Winnipeg. Family was very important to Helen. She loved being a mother and caring for her children. She was a wonderful cook and delighted in hosting family dinners and gatherings. Mom was a longtime member of the St. Vital YMCA. She enjoyed her lifetime love of the water with her involvement in the synchronized swimming group and teaching swimming lessons. It was here her children began their involvement in sports for which she was a loyal supporter. Mom enjoyed travel and spent many winters in her motor home down south. She especially loved Mazatlan and Acapulco. Since 1967, she spent every summer at the family cottage at Falcon Lake. Landscaping her yard and blueberry picking were among her favourite pastimes. The family benefited with many a blueberry pie. She will be dearly missed. Thank you to the Seven Oaks Hospital Emergency Department and the 5th floor staff, especially the nurses Minda and Connie, for the care they gave Mom. Thanks also to nurses Helen and Veronica, whose compassionate care was greatly appreciated during her short stay at Holy Family Nursing Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday February 19, 2015, with viewing half an hour prior, at Green Acres Funeral Home, Highway #1 East at Navin Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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So sorry for your loss. Helen was a lovely lady. - Posted by: Jack Dubois (second cousin) on: Feb 26, 2015
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Recognizing your profound loss ,Alex, Gord, Doug, Maureen and Donna. May our Mothers finally rest in peace. - Posted by: Cathy McDonough (Niece) on: Feb 20, 2015
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Those that touch our lives .... stay in our hearts forever. - Posted by: William Edward Stroud (Brother in law Husband of Janet) on: Feb 20, 2015
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Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, God be with you all. - Posted by: Karen & Paul duBourg and family (friend) on: Feb 19, 2015
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We loved Helen, a good Friend for many years. We had many visits and enjoyed her hospitality. Rest in in peace Helen, we will miss you. - Posted by: Fred, Phyllis & Angie () on: Feb 19, 2015
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Dr. Puttaert, The loss of a parent is one of the most difficult things that we experience in life and we all just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hope that your memories of her will comfort you and your family and bring you peace. With our deepest sympathy, your staff @ Village Family Eyecare - Posted by: Elaine, Julie, Lyne, Sandie, Wendy, and Cheryl (Staff @ Village Family Eyecare) on: Feb 18, 2015
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My condolences to you and your family. She sounds like an absolutely lovely soul, who loved an active life and doing special things for her family. - Posted by: Cynthia Watson (Co-worker of Cynthia's) on: Feb 18, 2015
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Sincere sympathy to Alex and family on the passing of Helen. I have many happy memories of Helen, while I lived across the street from the family. - Posted by: Joyce Gervais (nee Grieve) (Neighbour) on: Feb 18, 2015