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HELEN GAIL LYONS
Born: Jul 03, 1942
Date of Passing: May 24, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN GAIL LYONS (nee INGALDSON) July 3, 1942 - May 24, 2016 On May 24, Helen peacefully passed away at Riverview Palliative Care. Helen is survived by her husband Martin; her daughter Krista (Alex) Waller; son Kevin (Isla) Cherney; and grandsons, Lewis and Clark; also by her daughters, Paula (Wayne) Newell (estranged) and Sheilagh Hocking (estranged); and granddaughters, Natalie and Lisa. Helen will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins in her extended Ingaldson, Brooker families. Helen was predeceased by her parents Norma (nee Brooker) and Triggvy, and her brother Murray. Helen grew up in Neepawa, graduated from the St. Boniface School of Nursing and served in Altona, Thompson, (MB) and Oakville (ON) hospitals over her 40 year career. She worked various service departments in hospitals, and ended her career in the Oakville community as a Case Manager for outpatient Psychiatry clients. Throughout her life, Helen also pursued her interest in art, starting with pottery classes in Altona, and ending with achieving a BA in Arts and Art history from University of Toronto and a BFA from University of Manitoba. Her university studies broadened her scope of work. Her later works included clay sculpture, painting and print making. She participated in many art shows and exhibitions, was instrumental in establishing two artist groups, and was a member of several galleries in Winnipeg and a member of the Winnipeg Craft Council. Helen was a member of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and contributed time as a docent. Helen also volunteered time with Agape Table and gave drawing and painting guidance to their community artists. A service will be held on Monday, May 30, 10:00 a.m., at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2016
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I will always remember Helen as my 2nd mom while growing up....cherish the bond that our 2 family's had while living on 2nd avenue...Remember going to the Big Whiteshell.....remember her Van Gogh sunflowers that she painted....many fabulous memories with all the Braun family....now be at Peace Helen....you will be cherished and missed by so many....my condolences to the family...hugs xoxo - Posted by: Kimberly Hildebrandt nee Rempel (Altona neighbors) on: Jun 04, 2016
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What a gifted and talented woman. Helen will surely be remembered by many people for her caring personality. Condolences Martin to you and all of Helen's family. - Posted by: Chris McGavock Davey () on: May 30, 2016
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I lived in Neepawa and was the Ingadlson family's paper boy for a few years and Murray was a fraternity brother at University of Manitoba. Although Helen was more my sister Sharon's age, we got to know each other in Toronto. I always loved Helen's great smile, laughter and sense of humour. I liked her clay sculpture, painting and print making and her artistic spirit. My sincere condolences to her family. - Posted by: Frank Pasquill (Friend) on: May 29, 2016
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My condolences to you Martin, and to Helen's family. She was a special person in so many different ways. First met Helen when we worked together at Mount Carmel Clinic and remained friends for all of 40 plus yrs. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Lyla McLean (Friend) on: May 29, 2016
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I will always cherish the memories of growing up with Helen as young children in Neepawa, climbing trees and playing on the cannon in the court yard. The Manitoba tours when Helen and Martin would drop in for a visit with Fran and I and we would relive some of the old days. These visits and phone calls will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Dave & Fran Brooker (First Cousin) on: May 28, 2016
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Got to know Helen when she lived in Oakville and then visited in Winnipeg. Lovely lady, very artistic. I enjoyed our times together. Enjoyed discussing Bertram Brooker's work with her. Love to all the family. - Posted by: John Brooker (Cousin) on: May 27, 2016
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Too early Helen. Will miss the visits from you and Martin. The phone calls that we had filled with serious chat and lots of laughs. We admire your fighting spirit and the zest for life, family, caring, art and learning. You can finally rest minus the pain, in peace. - Posted by: Court & Betty Brooker (First Cousin) on: May 26, 2016
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