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Lynda and Randy Ross posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the family. We have many wonderful memories of Helen, mostly through the Ridgetown Adult Centre. She went on many of the senior tours with us and was always wonderful. Sorry for the lateness of this message. We have been out of the country and just returned.
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delma coll lit a candle
Monday, October 30, 2023
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my condolence to you Walter and Spence family.
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Elaine Geroux lit a candle
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Dear Surviving Members of Helen's Family,
I have many grateful memories of Helen's wisdom and patience.She and Joyce holmes are the reason I am a seamstress. Those 4H courses they taught put me on a very sucessful path.I have many great fond memories of Mckays Corners and the Ryckman and Spence famillies. Sending love and hugs to you all!
Elaine Geroux (nee Goodreau)
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Gary and Mary Hogg posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Walt, Eugene, Gary and Families,
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
Gary and Mary Hogg
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Carole Crawford posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Helen's passing. My first job was with the RC Separate School Board. Helen was assigned the task of training the new girl. Helen was so patient, kind and caring. She never made me feel inferior. When Helen smiled-her whole face lit up. What a fabulous mentor she was and I try to be just like her....a listener....a teacher...a friend. Carole Crawford
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Tracey Rose posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
My deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working with Helen at the Senior Centre. She worked very hard and taught me a lot.
Tracey Rose
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Cindy Boyd posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the Spence family. Helen was a wonderful person and will be missed. May you find peace in the memories you have of her.
Lindsay and Cindy Boyd
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John & Sonia Simpson posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
Walter & Family,
Sending deepest condolences on the passing of Helen. Know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
John & Sonia Simpson
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Ben and Mary Jo Sonneveld posted a condolence
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Sending our sincerest sympathies to Walter, Debbie, Denise, Diana and families at this very sad time. We are so sorry to learn of Helen's passing. May each cherished memory of all the happiness you shared together bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
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Richard and Debbie Malott posted a condolence
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Dear Walter and Family,
We are so sorry for your lose. Helen was always very kind and loving to Amanda, even before she became a member of our family. Dezarae holds some very special memories of dinners in your home, receiving many quilts over the years, and Helen creating the quilted Christmas Stockings for all five of them, just this past year. That will bring many fond memories for years to come.
Richard and Debbie Malott
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Barbara Colby posted a condolence
Sunday, October 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was a great lady and I will miss her.
Barb Colby
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Pat Tiffin posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, October 21, 2023
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Dear Walter and Family
Sending sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife. By the looks of the video you have posted, it looks like you have lots of family to help you through this sad time. Treasure all those fun memories.
Pat Tiffin (From the Old Kent County Tourist Days)
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Walter Vereecken donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Saturday, October 21, 2023
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Rick and Nancy Shabley posted a condolence
Saturday, October 21, 2023
To Walt and family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Let all your wonderful memories help you through this very sad time.
Sincerely, Rick and Nancy Shabley
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Christine Hart donated to New Beginnings, ABI and Stroke Recovery Association
Saturday, October 21, 2023
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Eddie & Kathy Cikatricis posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Hi Walter & Family - so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. You will all have lots of good memories from your times together. She will sew a fine seam for all in heaven.
She was a very good neighbor on the 7th for as long as we can remember. I especially remember all the good times that
we all enjoyed at the card parties at Clark's School.
Take care & know that our prayers are with you all,
Sincerely Kathy & Ed Cikatricis
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Ardele Brooks posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
John and Ardele Brooks
To Walt and family......sending our condolences to all of the family in the loss of a sweet lady. I always enjoyed our time quilting together. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
John and Ardele
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Fred & Tracy Deshaw posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Very sorry for your loss Walt, and family.
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Shirley Clark posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Walter and Family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Helen was a very friendly and capable woman who made a very positive contribution to many people in the Ridgetown area. she will be remembered by all. I am sorry that I cannnot express my sympathy in person to you, but my thoughts are w ith y ou.
Sincerely.
Shirley Clark
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Betty Emans posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Walter & Girls,
Wishing you my sincere sympathy in Helen's death.
I'm sure you have many memorable times that you can treasure in your hearts.
Sorry I can't be with you, but thinking of you all.
Betty Emans
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Cath Copeland lit a candle
Friday, October 20, 2023
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Dear Walterand family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your dear wife, Helen. Please accept my deepest condolences on your painful loss. I will keep you n my heart and prayers in the difficult days ahead as you grieve your lovely lady. God bless you all.
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Ford & Anne Keillor posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Walt & family
Please accept our sincere condolenses to you and your family.
Ford & Anne
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dora winters posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
so sorry to hear the sad news of your wife passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time
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Jim Brown posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Walt and family,
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
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Linda Patterson posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
To Walt and family,
Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
John and Linda (Richardson) Patterson
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Tina Rodger posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to your family. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share the love of quilting with such a kind and genuine lady.
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Fred & Kaye Lee posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Walter and family.
Fred & Kaye
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Bev Snobelen posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Walt and family: Condolences to you and your family. Helen was a beautiful person. She will be missed.
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Carol Thompson lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Helen was a marvelous woman, with a smile on her face and eyes. A very capable woman, and will definitely be missed by all her family.
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Stan & Edna Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Sending hearfelt condolences to Walter and all of the Spence family.
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JC Goodreau & Edy Marlatt posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Sending our condolences at this difficult time.
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Bobbi Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Our sincere condolences to you Walt and your family.
Bobbi and Jim Brown
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Mary Lou Kearney donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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John and Diane Mazan posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Our deepest condolences to you Walt, Debbie, Denise and Diana and families on the passing of Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
John and Diane Mazan
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Neil & Gloria Lockyer posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Walt & Family:
Our deepest symapthy to you and all of your family.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
God Bless.
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Harry joyce posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Dear Walt and family… sending you all our deepest condolences on the passing of Helen…she was always lovely to talk with….May God comfort you all especially at this time. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers
Henry Stepniak
Dave and April Stepniak
Harry and Darlene Joyce
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Barb Thatcher posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
My sympathy to you Walt and all your family. Barb Thatcher
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Joe De Bruyn posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Walter. And family
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our condolences to your family.
Joe De Bruyn
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Doug & Darlene Bateman posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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We were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Doug & Darlene Bateman
Al and Annette Bateman
Deb Bateman
Martha Bateman
Fred Bateman
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Pat and Bruce Richardson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Our deepest sympathy for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce and Pat Richardson
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Connie Abel posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. Very nice lady! May she rest in peace.
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Marion Garrod, Don & Denise Graham posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
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Catharine Hogan lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Helen rests now in God's loving embrace
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Barbara Rose lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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My sincere condolences to all the family. Helen was an energetic lady who gave willing of her time and talents.
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Dennis and Mary Hill posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Please accept our condolences for the tremendous loss of Helen. Her volunteer work over the years had a huge impact on the town of Ridgetown. Thinking of all of Helen’s family.
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Janet Pinder posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Debbie and Jeff,
My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family! ❤️
Janet Pinder (nee Smith)
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Julie and Dennis Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Walter, Debbie, Denise, Diane and families. So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May all your wonderful memories help get you through the difficult days ahead.
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Rita Saunders lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Walter, my sincerest sympathy to you and Family
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Joyce E E Holmes posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
so sorry for your loss Walt Debbie Dense Diana and families
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Marilyn English posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Walter and family in Helen's passing. She was a hard working lady and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. RIP Helen. Memories will keep you going thru this difficult time.
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George Gordon posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Sorry for your loss to the Spence family George and Betty Gordon
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Howard And Mary Marg Branscombe posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
We are so sorry to read of the passing of Helen. She is a good example of a life well lived.
Sincerely, Howard and Mary Margaret ( Spence) Branscombe
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Jim and Mary Lou Kearney Posted Oct 19, 2023 at 8:37 AM
Walt, Debbie, Denise and Diana - we are so very sorry to hear of your wife and mother’s passing. She was one special lady and will certainly be missed by everyone she touched. Please know you are all being kept in our thoughts and prayers - Hugs to all Jim and Mary Lou Kearney
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Wendy posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely
Wendy Luckasavitch Smith and family
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Clark Family posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
My Our Lord and Saviour be with you during sorrowful time.
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Scott and Racheal Smith lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Walter & Family,
We would like to express our condolences to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Scott & Racheal Smith
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Penny Jones posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Deepest condolences to Walt, his daughters & to Eugene & Families on the passing of their loved one.
May she RIP
Blaine & Penny Jones
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Dave and Laura Hastings posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Walt and the Spence families. Dave and Laura
Helen was one of my quilting buddies.
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Rick and Shelley Holmes posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Helen. Please accept our condolences.
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The family of Helen Spence uploaded a photo
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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