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Passed away peacefully at home in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Carman Massey. Loving mother of Lorraine (Scott) Pemberton and Bob (Mary). Cherished grandma of Trevor (Karen), Todd, Rebecca (Jacob), and Arley. Precious great-grandma to Lewis and Simon.
Family and friends are invited to visitation at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg on Thursday February 23rd, 2023 from 4-7 pm and on Friday February 24th from 1-2 pm in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre with shared memories at 2 pm. Celebration of Life reception following sharing of memories. Private spring interment at Port Hope Union Cemetery.
Members and Ladies Auxiliary members of RCL Branch 580 Grafton are to gather at the funeral home for a legion walk through on Thursday at 3:30 pm. A very heartfelt thank you to all of Mom’s many doctors, nurses, various healthcare providers, especially Dr. Mulé and nurse Holly.
If desired, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Our husbands worked together. Every New Year's Eve, the guys in their department and us wives would take turns hosting a New Year's Eve party. Loads of fun, dancing and ringing in the New Year. Last summer, at Rosewood where Helen lived, at their outdoor Carnival, we all eagerly tried the games, with prizes being money certificates to use later to buy prizes displayed or auctioned off. Helen sure was winning her share, throwing darts at balloons with certificates in them. Loads of fun and food. We all did well. God Bless!!
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Remembering we played together at Baltimore School and I think at the church as well. My mom has been gone about 7 years and I still miss her everyday. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time(Lorraine and family).
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Lorraine and Scott.. Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.. Hugs…
Our thoughts are with the Massey family. Helen was always a sweet and friendly lady. Our condolences.
So sorry for your loss our condolences to Lorraine and Bob and families
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
We would like to send our condolences to the Massey family. Helen was a terrific lady, always a smile and always offered a helping hand at our fastball tournaments as a scorekeeper. May she rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to Lorraine & family, thinking of you all, I loved to talk to Helen while working at the hospital, big smile and beautiful seamstress ? Susan
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Your mother was a big part of our community she will be missed. Alan and Terry Carruthers and family
Lorraine, Scott and boys I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Mom and Gramma. I just happened to open the N News and read the announcement. Our paper was late arriving due to the weather or I would have made an appearance at McCoubrey's today. I will always remember those fun ball days and seeing the support that your parents gave to Trevor and Todd. (no matter the length of the games lol). Thinking of you all during this sad time. Hugs
So sorry to hear of Helens' passing. Condolences to the family. Love from Iona Fieldhouse
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Lorraine, Bob and families. So sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful friend and a special lady. We will miss her. RIP till we meet again. Mary Lou and George.
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing Our sincere condolences
I'm so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I'll miss her charming and sparkling personality. I offer my deepest condolences to all of her family.
Sending my Deepest Condolences To Scott, Lorraine & Family
Our deepest sympathies to the Massey Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
I forgot to leave my deepest condolences to the family. Helen will be deeply missed by all. Cling to your memories. ??
Helen was the most amazing lady. Always going beyond to help out wherever she could. Also an amazing canasta player, we all miss her so much. RIP, Helen, you have earned your wings. ??
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Lorraine and Bob, and families: We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Our condolences to you all on your loss - I'll always picture gladioli when I drive by your old home. Sincerely, Roslyn and Rob
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Condolences to all of Helen's family from all the Comrades of Grafton Legion. Helen will be missed by all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Lorraine,Scott and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom She was such a talented seamstress We appreciated all the sewing she did and the lovely chats we had. We are keeping you in our prayers,
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Lorraine, Bob & families: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was quite a lady. Our memories include many functions attended when Wayne & Carm worked at Curtis Products for years. Thinking of you at this sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Sending my deepest condolences to Helen's family, friends and comrades. I met Helen through the Legion. Helen was always very kind and friendly to all. Her kind heart kept giving and giving to others. I will miss our chats, her little notes and her warm sweet smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Helen' family. Kind regards, Janice DeLong
Dear Marsha, Gary & Family, We just heard of Helen 's passing and wish to let you know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Lovingly, Doug and Joy
Lorraine, Bob and Family, Sending our deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. May the treasured memories you all shared help to provide some comfort through the tears. I'm sure you've heard so many of the wonderful stories and moments of your mom's 86 years here on earth. I recall many stories about your dad via our late father at the supper table. I remember the last time I saw your mom in 2018 and she said you must be a Sandercock - as you look like your mother and sound like your father. Take care. Shirley and Donna Sandercock
Lorraine, Bob and Family, Sending our deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. May the treasured memories you all shared help to provide some comfort through the tears. I'm sure you've heard so many of the wonderful stories and moments of your mom's 86 years here on earth. I recall many stories about your dad via our late father at the supper table. I remember the last time I saw your mom in 2018 and she said you must be a Sandercock - as you look like your mother and sound like your father. Take care. Shirley and Donna Sandercock
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
My condolences to u and family at this time. In a much better place now and u will see her again
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. May your love and memories be eternal. Estelle Cortesis
Hi Lorraine, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our sincere condolences to you and all in the family. ?
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing Lorraine. She did some lovely sewing for me years ago enough
I am so very sorry to hear of Helens passing. She was an incredible lady and I am truly grateful to have met her. ❤️
So sorry for your loss,, I have known Helen for a great many years,, and held great respect for her,, .
We always enjoyed talking with Helen at the Legion. She was a delightful person to encounter. We will remember her fondly. Our sincerest condolences to your family. Thinking of you all.
There are no words that can describe this Lady. Condolences to family and friends who have know Helen. Zone F2 Ladies Auxilaries Bewdley, Brighton, Frankford, Grafton, Cobourg, Colborne, Port Hope and Trenton Zone Comander Glenda Trottman Deputy Commander Aldene Cooper
Helen had a very special place in my heart - a truly lovely person, who was multi-talented. She never complained, regardless of the situation. Family was everything to her, and she always was proud to share any news. My sincere sympathy to her family. She will be missed by many. Irene Clarke
My sincere sympathy to all of Helen’s family, her Children, Grandchildren and her Brothers & Sisters. She was a talented seamstress & a devoted & hard worker with the Grafton Legion where she gave so much of herself. My thought and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. You must have wonderful memories of such a kind and caring Mother & Sister & Grandmother that hopefully will bring you comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely Bernadette (Lawless) Gatien.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Sincere condolences to all the family. Helen was a strong lady and fought each of her challenges with amazing strength and courage.
Dear Lorraine, Bob and family We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time . Jill and David Ivatt
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Dear Caldwell family - I am sorry to hear of Helen's passing. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Dear Lorraine and Bob and families, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, the matriarch of your families. My mother was a good friend of Helen's for many years. I knew your mother a bit from some of our visits to her home. I am glad to hear that your mother managed to stay in her home for her latter years. I would always wonder about her when I would drive by. I wish you my sincere condolences on her passing.
To Loraine, Bob and extended families, We are saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. She had a tenacious spirit that has enabled her to endure several significant events in her life, notwithstanding the loss of her dear husband, and surviving cancer more than once. She lived well and her desire was always to die at home. God has been gracious to her in these latter years and you have been her support throughout. May you all know God’s peace beyond our understanding at this time.
Lorraine, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cal & Mary
We are so very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. We always had a great time playing cards at the Legion. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. Helen had an amazing sense of humour. She gave us her pickle recipes which we treasure. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your Family.
Dear Lorraine, Scott, Bob, Mary & families -- Helen was a very special friend to me. We meet in 2004 when we both were receiving radiation treatment at Kingston Hospital. We shared many fun times together either through Red Hat events or meeting for lunches etc. I admired Helen for her strength, sense of humour and sewing talent etc. She spoke with love of her family and of being a member of the Legion. She will be missed greatly by all of you and her many friends. Hugs from Betty
Lorraine and Family please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your Mother. I knew your Dad well but only met your Mother a few times when she did sewing for my wife. May your happy memories sustain you through this sad time. Allan and Debbie Elder
I will miss Helen as she really welcomed me to Grafton Legion. My sympathies on your loss. God Bless.
Lorraine & Scott & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Celebrate the moments and memories of your mother. She was a special person and she will forever be loved and missed. Rest in Peace Helen Joe Ferguson & Cindy Greer
Our deepest sympathies. Helen always brought a smile and a laugh to everyone’s world no matter the challenge she was facing. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Dear Lorraine (Scott) & family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. And to Marsha (Gary) & family, You have my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. Hugs to the rest of the family!
Sincere condolences to Helen's family for the loss of your beloved mom. She was a bright light and will be missed.
Lorraine, Bob and families; we were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was an amazing woman who gave so selfishly to our community!
Lorraine, Scott & family and Helen's siblings: I am so sorry for your loss of a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be so missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hi Lorraine-so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom❣️unfortunately I’m not able to be at the services(out of town)
I was so sad to hear of Helen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. My thoughts are also with with her dear siblings Marsha, Gary and Jean and all her nieces and nephews. Hugs
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to all!
Lorraine, Scott and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Wishing you all the best at this time of change. Anne and Paul
Dear Bob Mary Lorraine and Scott Very sadden with your loving mothers passing. She is in a better place with Carman. My sincere condolences.
Dear Marsha and family. Sorry to learn of the loss of your sister Helen. She was a kind, gentle lady. My Mum cherished Helen's deliveries of her sweet, hand picked raspberries, and a little chat too. My condolences to all the family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Marsha , Gary and family, I am sorry for the loss You have suffered Sincere Blessings to You at this time Marcia Atkinson
So sorry Helen has gone. She carried on remarkably well after all she had gone through in the last few years ?. Sorry we cannot be there for you during this time, but have you all in our hearts ❤️
She was a wonderful lady who made me smile often,my condolences to the family.
Bob and Lorraine and Families, I’m so sorry for the loss of your lovely Mom. May God bless you.
My condolences to the family. I had the privilege of seeing Helen during many trips to Fabricland in Cobourg. What a kind generous heart.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
Lorraine and family…So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Lorraine, Bob & families. Helen was a good friend in high school years. Treasure your special memories, as you say goodbye to your special Mother and grandmother. Sincerely, Jean and George Fitchett
Dear Lorraine, Bob and family, our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Foster, Bernadette, Leah & Sarah Elder
Dear Bob, Lorraine and all of the family. I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Helen was a wonderful person and always represented a constant positive presence wherever she was and an energy that was unmistaken. Helen was a constant for me personally throughout my life both growing up in Baltimore and in later years as well. Helen marks strong positive memories for me. Words cannot express my sadness for you all. She will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with the family and especially Helen’s siblings Jean, George, Gary, and Marsha and to all the nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews who made Helen’s life so rich.
Lorraine and family our condolences on the loss of your mom. Dave Shirley Canyon and Payton.
So sorry to hear of your dear Moms passing Lorraine . I am thinking of you . Deb
Lorraine, Scott and family. So sorry to here about the passing of your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Dear Lorraine ,Scott and family. So sorry for your loss.
Lorraine, Bob and families, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom and I go way back and the good times we shared I sure won't forget her. Keep your memories in your heart. Hugs Marlene
We are sorry about loss of your mother Helen she was nice woman she always talk to you & she play darts with us in Grafton Legion.
To the Massey Family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Helen will be greatly missed by all of you's. Cherish all the good memories and hold them close to your hearts. Wendy and Rick
So very sorry to hear of your loss.. Our family has many great memories of your Mom. Our condolences to your family Rob and Patti And Kids And kids
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Diabetes Canada
So sorry to hear about your mom she was so beautiful inside and out xoxo
Dear Massey families. Thinking of you at this time. She was such a fighter when things were tough;. and what an amazing family you are. Sincerest Condolences.
Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Cherish the memories.
Lorraine & Scott. So sorry for your loss She was a wonderful lady and will be missed but enjoy yours memories.
Hi Lorraine, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for you, Scott, Trevor and Todd and the rest of the family. Take care.
So sorry to hear of your moms passing Lorraine and family. Take Care.
My deepest condolences Lorraine, Bob & families ... i always remember your mother as a kind, caring women with the friendliest smile ... So sorry for your loss!
TO SCOTT & LORRAINE , SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER . PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCE , FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN EXETER . JACK & BETTY .
Sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Condolences to the families.
Lorraine and family. My thoughts are with you on the passing of your Mother. Many laughs were shared whenever we would meet. She will be missed.
Loraine, Bob and families sorry to here of Helen's passing .Lots of fond memories of her and Carmen over the years. Sorry we'll be unable to attend her celebration as we are out of town. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
So sorry to hear the passing of Helen. Always ready to offer a helping hand. Loved getting her raspberries every year and she was the best seamstress. Helen always had a good story to tell loved our chats at Walmart. ❣️?. Thinking of you all at this time. May you Cherish your Memories forever xo
Helen was such a sweet soul. I am sending my condolences to the family, she will be missed.
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing Lorraine.
Sincere condolences to the entire Massey/Caldwell family. I have many memories of Mrs. Massey at Calvary Baptist Church. May your friends and family help you through this tremendous loss.
My condolences to the family. Helen was a lovely lady.
Lorraine Bobby and family so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
Lorraine, Bob and family, So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lyn and Doug.
Lorraine, Scott and all of Helen's family. We were sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was such a talented woman. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Dear Lorraine, Bob and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom Helen. We spent many a fun time over the years. She will be sadly missed by Grafton Br. 580, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the community at large. Keep your memories close to your heart. ❤️
Lorraine & family; Thinking of everyone at this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We had many great travel times together and I will have fond memories of them. My sincere sympathies to the family.
Dear Lorraine & Scott and Family My sincere condolences to you all at this sad time with the passing of your Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma & Great Grandma.Treasure the special memories that each of you hold in your hearts of her. Thinking of you Lorraine and sending special hugs xoxo . Take care.❤️ Cathy Batten
Lorraine my sincere condolences to you and your family
So sorry to hear of Helen,s passing. She has battled to the end. Her happy journey has just begun .My thoughts are with you all.
Sending our deepest condolences from Myself and Betty Boyle. Memories will be cherished forever.
Sending sincere condolences to you and your families at this time..Helen was a wonderful woman
Lorraine, Bob and families Deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom/Grandmother Debi and Craig Bowman
Lorraine and Family, Please know I am thinking of you at this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the Family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lorraine - Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother/grandmother.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful woman. I will miss her at all the ladies auxiliary functions.
Lorraine, Scott and Family, Bob Mary and family, we are sending hugs and our sincere condolences to you all. Helen was a great person so giving and when we travelled for sports with the Legion she was a lot of fun. She will be missed by those who knew her.
My deepest condolences on your loss of your Mother & grandmother. May the memories of your years give you comfort...