PERRY, Helen (nee CRAMPTON) - Peacefully at the family farm, surrounded by her family, Helen left us on her own terms, on May 4, 2021.
Born in 1936, in Harby, England, Helen emigrated, in 1946, to Canada with her parents, David and Nellie Crampton and her siblings.
Predeceased by her parents, her husband, Bill (William E) and sisters, Mary Brown and Joan Miniter.
She is survived by her beloved younger brother, David Crampton and his wife, Irene.
She will be dearly missed and loved by her children, Ingrid, Rod (Philippa) and Don, as well as her grandchildren Emily and David Perry; Tori Peacock; Nicole and Lindsay Bodolai; Aislin, William, Meghan and Leanne Perry.
Helen will be remembered by many for her lifelong commitment to community service and volunteerism.
She is known widely for fostering networks of women in support of each other as well as hosting celebrations at the farm for those she cared about.
Her memory will be cherished by so many family and friends.
To this day, her grandchildren will all tell you, with a combination of embarrassment, pride and laughter, of walking through downtown Orillia with their grandmother and being stopped by numerous people, calling out "Hi Helen." They then stood beside their grandmother as this person explained a situation that needed Helen's help or simply took some time to catch up. A walk through Orillia with their grandmother, was never short, nor without interruption.
Many thanks to those who have cared for Mom over the course of her illness these past few months in particular Dr. Ravi Aggarwal, Rev. Canon John Anderson, and the healthcare team.
A very special thank you to Craig Shelswell, for his years of friendship and support truly the best neighbour our mother could ever have had.
Because of Covid, Mom's funeral will be limited in attendance. It will be shared soon through St. James', www.stjamesorillia.com for those who wish to join us virtually and in spirit.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be most welcome to St. James' Anglican Church, Orillia or a charity of your choice.
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