Helen Kathryn White Murray died peacefully at Manoir Beaconsfield, on October 9, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Russell Barry Murray. She is survived by her brother Frank (Lois) and her sister-in-law Patricia Murray Davidson.
Helen survived her brother Richard and her sisters Noreen Cageorge, Doreen Guthrie and Patricia Travers. She was a loving and supportive mom to Sandy Brennan (Michael), Christopher (Minh) and Tyler (Annalisa). She was a wonderful Gran to Talia and Joe, who will forever cherish the time they spent with their grandparents in Hudson.
Helen will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, whom she loved to share time with and help in any way she could.
Helen was a graduate of the nursing program at The Montreal General Hospital. “Nurse” left her profession to raise her family. In the early 1980’s she happily returned to the workforce as a community liaison worker at Hudson High School. She loved helping her students, and they in turn loved her for her enthusiasm and dedication to student life.
Helen was a natural athlete and valued physical activity all her life. Biking, cross-country skiing, tennis, walking with her dogs and her friends; these were her favoured pastimes. Her friends were her strength, and she was always grateful for time shared with them. Helen also loved playing bridge with her regular partners in Hudson and Saint Lazare.
Sandy, Chris and Tyler are very grateful for the dedicated and caring staff at Manoir Beaconsfield and Sunrise Beaconsfield, who gave her the loving care she needed in her last years.
The family will hold a private interment ceremony on October 28th. Helen would be very grateful for donations to her favorite cause, NOVA Hudson, in lieu of flowers. www.novahudson.com
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So sorry to learn of Helen’s death. I met Helen only once – although heard many lovely stories of her devotion to her family, friends and community- a life well lived . She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. May she rest in peace.
Sandy, Chris, & Tyler, My Mom Brenda and I were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember how well your Mom efficiently organized yearly Rake Days at H.H.S. I also remember and appreciate your Mom organizing and fundraising so I could participate in the Encounters with Canada Program week at Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa. This is where I met my husband Todd. Hoping the warm memories you have of your Mom will comfort you at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to Helen’s family. May the memories ease the sadness.
Dear Sandy, Chris and Tyler
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved mother. I was to very lucky to have had the chance to reconnect with her when I first moved to St. Lazare. We shared so many memories from our days together as children. She was so active and full of life. I will always be grateful for the short time we had together again.
Love Always
Your Cousin Mary
So many wonderful memories of dear Helen, most of them are surrounded by children..her 3 and my 2…school days, birthday parties, Dairy Queen after an afternoon with the children at her parents pool, and many many more happy times. Helen and Russ were the first people I met when David and I moved here in 1972..She was a dear friend and we shared many happy times ..RIP Helen xoxo
My sincerest condolences to Helen’s family. She was simply wonderful. I don’t pick up a rake without thinking of her on Rake Day at Hudson High School. She was so involved in the life of the school. I remember the Grad Dinners. One time the staff cooked turkeys for the grads in paper bags. I think it was her idea. I didn’t think it would work but it dd. Marvelously.
Helen was always willing to pitch in and help the students and staff. She will be greatly missed.
My condolences to Sandy, Chris, and Tyler for the loss of your mom. She was such a kind, steady and welcoming adult to me when I was growing up. I remember fondly the dinners and sleepovers at your house when Sandy and I were besties, her easy laugh and how she treated everyone (especially you three) with such respect and genuine appreciation. May she rest in peace.
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