Helen Maude Nicholson
June 19th, 2016
NICHOLSON, Helen
March 25, 1920 – June 19, 2016
Helen Nicholson of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the age of 96 years. Helen was born in Indian Head, SK and is the final surviving child of seven children. Helen was known for her love of her family, sewing, cooking and sports. Helen is lovingly remembered by her two children, Joan Barton and Don Nicholson; grandchildren, Heather (Brad) Pedersen, Chris (Crystal) Nicholson and Brad (Ashley) Nicholson; great grandchildren, Clay, Blair and Laine; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bob in 2000; her parents, John and Ann Bonnor; six siblings and their spouses, Mary (Willis), John (Helen), Kay (Art), Peg (Wildred), Charlie (Betty) and Winn (Dave); grandson, Aron Barton; son-in-law, Jeff Barton; brother-in-law, Harold; and sister-in-law, Ethel (Jim) Brewington.
A Memorial Service will be held at Wild Rose United Church, 1317 – 1 Street NW, Calgary, AB on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of AB & NWT, #200, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.
TO the dear family of Helen, whom she loved with great passion and was very proud of the you all. I enjoyed working with Helen in the early days of my career with the television station and enjoyed the several times we met following that. She was a very special person who provided me with support and encouragement.