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Sally Cavan donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Monday, August 14, 2023
Hi Andrea and Tom - hoping to see you guys soon. Until then, take care and I know that your Mom will always be with you.
Big hugs!!!
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Una Strain posted a condolence
Thursday, August 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of Helen Strain's passing.
I remember in the early 1970's all of Nanan and Dado's married children, Paddy and Helen, Michael and Teresa, Jackie and Bridget and all of their children and Fintan meeting all together for the first time.
It was a very big family event. I met Helen for the first time and she struck me as a lovely lady.
I rearly met her over the years, but when she and Paddy were visiting Galway I was away.
When Jackie was not well I spoke to her on a number of occasions. She was very friendly to me and I will always remember her with fondness.
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Pat Strain posted a condolence
Thursday, August 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I had the pleasure of spending a few days with herself and Paddy at their home in Ottawa over twenty years ago. She welcomed me into their home and treated me as one of their own. This meant a morning discussion on various topics over a leisurely breakfast with tea being drank from China cups and saucers. I'd return that evening to a wonderful dinner and more discussions ( Paddy trying to explain to me why Einstein theory of relativity was flawed), Helen had heard it all before no doubt but being the lady she was, didn't object to hearing it all again. Helen treated me so very well. She was kind, sincere, welcoming and had a calmness that made me totally relaxed in her company.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.
( may her soul be with her God)
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Seán Strain posted a condolence
Thursday, August 10, 2023
So sorry to learn of Helen’s passing. She was always a lady. Kind and compassionate. We have many fond memories of her and Patrick here in Galway.
And Fintan and I were treated like royalty on our visit to Ottawa. Condolences to Helen’s extended family.
Seán and Máire Strain
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Vera lit a candle
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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We have a candle lighting for Helen in Ireland. We were saddned to hear of her passing . We have great memories of Helen and Patrick's visits to Ireland .Helen was a lady ,beautiful inside and out .She was so warm and welcoming and so very ,very kind .She was loved deeply and treasured by her family. We were blessed to have known her .She will always have a special place in our hearts .We are thinking of you all at this sad time and sending you much love
Fintan ,Mary Vera and Stella Strain ,Abbeyside, Ireland .
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Julie Matos posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Nana always carried herself with such grace and kindness! I am so blessed to have spent time with her in Canada and in South Florida. She will forever be on our hearts. Love, Julie, Robin, and Briana
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Maria cristina mcconnel posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
I had the privilege to have met Helen in the sunshine state, Florida, we shared a ride to church on a few Saturday evenings and talked about my culture and about my nickname fifi. Her soft smile, her little grin, her kindness and loving look made me very confortable. We talked about my strong accent which made her smile and say never to change it made me who I am. Coming from church we spoke about the readings and also about our faith. In those minutes of rides I have never felt surrounded with such a nice comfortable feeling.
Rest in peace Helen God bless you I’m happy I met you.
María Cristina (Fifi) McConnell.
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Ray Simms posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
My condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss, Helen was a wonderful person. Ray Simms
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Thomas Prosper lit a candle
Monday, August 7, 2023
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Monday, August 7, 2023
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