REANY Helen Mary
(née Eckhardt) 1926-2017

Passed away suddenly and peacefully with family by her side at Sunnyside Nursing Home on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Richard Reany for over 50 years. Loving mother to Linda (deceased), Gary (June), Brian (deceased), Kim (Vince) and Laurie. Proud grandmother to Sean, Ian, Blair, Devin, Megan & Dylan. Great-Grandmother to Joshua and Nina. Sister of the late Douglas Eckhardt (Mamie). Sister-in-law to Margaret Reany.

Helen grew up in Montreal, QC, under the loving care of her Aunt Florence and Uncle Fred, (grandma and grandpa to Linda, Gary, Brian, Kim and Laurie) following the death of her parents. Helen lived in Dorion, QC until she moved to Kitchener, ON in 2001. Helen was generous and kind to everyone and had many friends and honorary daughters. Helen was an expert baker and every occasion was blessed with an abundance of her delicious treats. Helen had a special place in her heart for her four legged friends and her cat Buddy will be sad without her.

Thank you to the many nurses and personal support workers who cared for her during her time at Sunnyside Home. Special thanks to Aisha who spent one-on-one time with Helen and showered her with love and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Montreal on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at Blythe Bernier Funeral Home, 940 Ogilvy Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H3N 1P4. Visitation 10am to 12pm, service 12pm, reception at 1pm. Burial of ashes to follow at Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, Quebec, H2V 2P9.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the KW Humane Society.

Our broken hearts can begin to mend knowing her journey continues with her husband, soulmate and love of her life, “Larry”, hand in hand, together...forever and a day.

LINKS FOR DONATIONS:
http://www.alzheimer.ca
https://kwhumane.com/