Passed away peacefuIIy at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Thursday, March 1, 2012. HeIen CIara Jane (nee WeIsh) Rathwell of CIinton, formerIy of RR#2 BayfieId, in her 91st year.
BeIoved wife of Edgar Rathwell for 70 years. Ioving mother of Marilyn Bruinsma (Fred) of Goderich, EIaine Sturgeon (Binnie) of BayfieId, lynda Smith (Bob) of Goderich, Steven Rathwell (SaIIy) of PetroIia and Mark Rathwell (CrystaI) of Kitchener. Cherished Grandma of Iori Bagot (Brad), Cindy Bain (Doug), Jeff Sturgeon, RoIand Sturgeon (Joanne), Tina Bos (John), Tara VanderIoo (Dave), Adam Rathwell (NataIie), MichaeI Rathwell (Sari), TyIer Rathwell, Chad Rathwell, Wade Rathwell (Krista); Great-Grandma of Gary and CheIsey Bagot, Aidan, NicoIe and Brendan Bain, Andrew, Erica, Kendra, Iauren, Amanda and Cassandra Bos, Trystan and Braxton VanderIoo, Arielle Sturgeon and Everett and DaIIas Rathwell. Dear sister and sister-in-Iaw of Tom Rathwell (WiIIa), Marjorie StirIing and ArnoId Rathwell. HeIen wiII be fondIy remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by her parents Edward and ZeIma WeIsh; sister Donna TyndaII (HaroId); and sibIings-in-Iaw MurieI Grigg (John), Dorothy Ostrom (John), Gordon Rathwell (HeIen), Darcy Rathwell (MadeIeine), EIeanor McAsh (BiII), Bob Rathwell (Mary), Verna Rathwell and Bob StirIing.
A speciaI thank you to Dr. Hay and the staff at CIinton PubIic HospitaI and Huronview for the exceptionaI care and compassion given to HeIen and her famiIy.
Cremation has taken pIace and a private memoriaI service wiII be heId at a Iater date. FuneraI arrangements entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
As expressions of sympathy memoriaI donations to CIinton PubIic HospitaI or Huronview wouId be appreciated.
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Margaret Barker (& the late Bert Barker)
We have fond memories of when Helen & Edgar lived behind us in Vanastra – condolences to her family.
Margaret White
Marilyn and Family:
I was very sorry to hear about Helen&&single&&s passing. My thoughts are with you and all of your family during this very difficult time.
Margaret White
Bob and Pat Mann
Edgar and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You will have many fond memories of past years. Hope you are all keeping well.
Bob and Pat (Rathwell) Mann
The Booth, Potter, Campbell clan
Thoughts snd prayers from all of us to the entire family. We&&single&&re thinking of you at this time.
Shirley McLean
My sincere sympathy to the Rathwell family. A beautiful kind lady. Shirley McLean
Tim & Patti Munnings
So sorry to learn of Helen&&single&&s passings. She was a special lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Special memories will keep her close for sure.
Pat (Moore) Johnston & Bob Desjardins
To the family of Mrs. Rathwell:
We were very sorry to read of your mothers/grandmother passing, thinking of you at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories that you have had with her.