Obituary for Helen Margaret Viola Kelsey (Pfafflein)
KELSEY, Helen Margaret Viola
nee Pfafflein
Surrounded by love, Helen passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Kelsey (November, 2013). Loving mother of Jennifer Jasin (Clarence) and Elaine Schneider (Allan). Cherished grandmother of Laura Lombardi (James), Christopher Rowan (Brittney), Jordan Schneider and M Lee Schneider and great grandmother of Millie Lombardi and Hunter Rowan. Helen is predeceased by her sister Dorthea Lisacek (Joseph). Survived by her brother Kenneth Pfafflein (Louise) and sister in law Jean Ludwig (Phil). She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Helen will be remembered as an avid gardener and a long-time volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block North of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 12 noon until the Funeral service in the chapel at 1p.m. Reception to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Helen are asked to please consider the Parkinson Society of Canada or the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington.
nee Pfafflein
Surrounded by love, Helen passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Kelsey (November, 2013). Loving mother of Jennifer Jasin (Clarence) and Elaine Schneider (Allan). Cherished grandmother of Laura Lombardi (James), Christopher Rowan (Brittney), Jordan Schneider and M Lee Schneider and great grandmother of Millie Lombardi and Hunter Rowan. Helen is predeceased by her sister Dorthea Lisacek (Joseph). Survived by her brother Kenneth Pfafflein (Louise) and sister in law Jean Ludwig (Phil). She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Helen will be remembered as an avid gardener and a long-time volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block North of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 12 noon until the Funeral service in the chapel at 1p.m. Reception to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Helen are asked to please consider the Parkinson Society of Canada or the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington.