Doris Helkaa

Obituary of Doris Mary Helkaa

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HELKAA, DORIS:  Peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital on Saturday, May 19, 2007, Doris Mary Helkaa (nee Yarwood) of Stoney Creek (previously of Smithville), in her 73rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene (Gene) Helkaa.  Loving mother of Shirley Anderson of London, Jean Kratz of Fonthill and Peggy ten Brinke of Hamilton.  Cherished by her 8 grandchildren; Rachel, Lisa, Clayton, Derek, Tom, Dan, Aric and Alyssa, and one great-grandson Adam.  Dear sister of James and Carol Yarwood of St. Catharines, and sister-in-law of Clarence and Kathy Helkaa, Marie Green and the late James, and Alvin and Norma Helkaa.  Doris was very devoted in her volunteer work with Community Support Services.  Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 1:30 at the funeral home.  Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill.  If desired, memorial contributions to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.   Lovingly remembered