Obituary of Helen Patricia Renney

(nee Mann)

1928 - 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Patricia Renney announce her peaceful passing on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Helen was born in Cranbrook in 1928 and as a teenager moved with her family to Nanaimo. There she met her husband Joe and they were married on December 1, 1945. They moved back to Cranbrook in 1952. During their 65 year marriage they were blessed with three sons, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

During her working life, Helen worked for a shoe store on Baker Street that saw three owners: Lyons, Maddocks and Merchants. Upon it's closure, she worked for the Bay and when the Bay closed, she decided to retire and spend more time at "the farm". Joe and Helen moved into Joseph Creek Village in 2007.

Mom will be sadly missed by her three sons Jim (Bernie), Phil (Sue) and Tom (Glenda); six grandchildren Lisa (Nick), Heather, Natalie (Greg), Craig (Whitney), Jessica (Adam) and Jamie (Tucker); her great grandchild Lily and many nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Joe; brother George, and sisters Margaret, Ida and Ethel.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dave Lenz for his excellent care of our mom. His visits always brightened her day. The staff of Joseph Creek Care Village had become her second family and we will always be grateful for their wonderful care and dedication.

A memorial service for Helen will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 11:00 am at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Helen's honour may do so to the charity of their choice.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com