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Margaret HELM Obituary

HELM, Margaret Yvonne:
On May 9, 2019, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 84th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Ralph, and Terry and Raylene, much loved nana of Sara (deceased), Stacey and Chris, Fiona, Angela, and Lisa, and a loved sister of Anne. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/myhelm0905. The Funeral Service for Margaret will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, 455 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 1.30pm.

Published by The Press from May 11 to May 13, 2019.

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Dear Judi, Terry and family

About 65 years ago two newly married couples moved into next door flats in Elizabeth Street in Timaru. Neither knew many people in town and they became fast friends. Shortly after both Brian and Monica McSweeney and Margaret and Bruce Helm were pregnant and first Kevin, and shortly after, Judith, were produced. As new parents in the mid 1950s they supported and looked after each other. They also played cards ( boy .. did they ever play cards ... some of my earliest memories ... a smokey room, a fast game is a good game, and both Brian and Margaret always knowing they were right!!.
While our families went different ways over the years my mum and dad and Aunty Margaret (and for many years Uncle Bruce) kept in touch and stayed friends.
After mum died and Dad moved back to Canterbury 30 years ago he and Margaret stayed in touch and while they didn't catch up frequently they were firm friends.

When Dad died Aunty Margaret sent me a lovely message which I will always value.

Arohanui Aunty Margaret

Haere Aunty Margaret, Haere, Haere, Haere.

May 14, 2019

To Margaret's family,

I met Margaret at ChCh Senior Citizens card group about 5 years ago. She was very proud of her family & loved her Whist card game although according to Margaret, most of us didn't play it correctly. . Just a pity you didn't get to enjoy your new found mobility. Rest in peace Margaret
Beth

Beth Lomas

May 14, 2019

Dear Terry and Margaret's Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mum, Grandmother and friend.
The time I spent as Margaret's neighbour was always fun and Marg was always friendly and liked a good chat. I will always remember her as a good sort with strong opinions that she stuck to . Rest in piece Margaret.

Love,

Norm and Kay Calder

Norm Calder

May 12, 2019

To Terry, Judith & all the family. Our sympathy to you all on your loss of Margaret. We met Margaret when she became our neighbor in Woodham Courts, & enjoyed her company. She spoke often of her family, & we know that she appreciated all you did for her. Rest in Peace, Margaret.

Margaret & Lew Coory

May 11, 2019

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