Helen Nicholson (McDonald)
One hour prior to service (Wednesday from 1-2 PM)
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Helen Nicholson (McDonald)
March 15th, 1924 - February 28th, 2016

Place of Death

Braemar Retirement Home, Wingham

Obituary

Helen Nicholson, beloved wife of the late John Nicholson, passed away at Braemar Retirement Home, Wingham, on Sunday February 28, 2016 in her 92nd year. She was born in West Wawanosh Township on March 15, 1924 to the late Mary (Durnin) and Colin McDonald. Dear Mother of Harold (Lloya) Nicholson of Lucknow and Shirley O'Malley (Doug Reinhardt) of Teeswater. Also greatly missed by grandchildren Chris Montgomery, Julie (Jeff) Pyke and Debbie (Jason) Wallace, great grandchildren Jenna, Justin, Cole, Seth, Jameson and Hayden, and sister-in law Sadie Irwin of Wingham. Predeceased by grandson Greg Montgomery, son-in-law Dennis O'Malley, brothers Marvin, Charlie, Norman, Gordon, Earl and Harvey McDonald and sisters Verna Nicholson and Dorothy Miller. A Funeral Service will be held from MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior.

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Message from Janet Mayhew2016-03-05 12:02:49
Shirley and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our wonderful mom's passed on the same date. My thoughts are with you.
Message from Patt Mason2016-03-05 10:03:19
My Sincerest Sympathy to you Harold, Shirley and families on the sad loss of your Mother. You will have many loving memories to share in the days ahead. Helen and my Mom were also first cousins. Our grandmothers were sisters. Patt Mason (Hugh) Ripley
Message from L Gray2016-03-04 21:17:17
My condolences to the family at this very difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in God's word the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4.
Message from Jim& Jane Farrell2016-03-03 05:14:03
Jim and I want to convey our condolences to you and your extended family on the passing of your mother. Keep her memory alive with all of your stories and memorabilia you will have to share with friends and family. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Jim & Jane.
Message from Joan and John pollard2016-03-02 11:00:26
To Harold, Lloya, Shirley and families, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a sweet lovely lady that I used to visit with quite often when she and John were in the car downtown doing errands. She was always smiling and seemed happy for the chat. You will miss her terribly but her struggles are all over. Sorry we are away but thoughts and prayers with you at this time but will be with you in the spring.joan and john
Message from Family of Marie Stewart2016-03-02 08:43:31
Deepest sympathies to the Nicholson family. Helen was an awesome lady. Had a lot of fun with her and Grandma Campbell!! She will be always remembered. Sincerely Lila Procter and all of Marie Stewart's Family
Message from Joanne and Rod McDonagh 2016-03-02 08:34:02
We were sorry to read of Helen's passing. She was a lovely and wonderful lady. Please accept our sympathies.
Message from Pat Everson2016-03-01 19:24:57
My condolences to Shirley and family.
Message from Len and Wilma Clarke2016-03-01 17:10:06
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Shirley. Harold and families. She was a lovely woman and I know you will miss her greatly. Keep her memory in your hearts.
Message from Gary and Janet Caesar2016-03-01 10:24:51
Dear Harold and Shirley and Families.Sorry to hear of Helens passing.She was such a wonderful lady and so proud of all of her family.Love Janet,Gary and Family
Message from Ted and Betty Stoneman2016-03-01 09:59:22
Our thoughts are with you and your families in this of sorrow.
Message from Jim & Karen MacDonald2016-03-01 08:56:25
Harold & Shirley, so sorry to here about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Janet Dekker2016-03-01 08:00:19
I remember Helen well. She and Mom were first cousins. Their generation has all passed now but we remember them every day. Thinking of your family.
Message from Gayle (Gannett) McArter2016-02-29 21:12:07
My sincere sympathy to the Nicholson family.
Message from Tom and Joan Helm2016-02-29 20:44:05
Our Sympathy to all of your family on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother, She was a wonderful lady ,The Helm's
Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2016-02-29 19:58:58
Our sincere sympathy to all the family of Helen. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Message from Danielle selby2016-02-29 18:39:34
Thinking of your family during this sad time of letting go Helen was very kind spirited, and a pleasure to look after, will miss seeing all of u at the home,
Message from Randy and Trish Ruetz2016-02-29 18:26:44
Our Deepest condolences.
Message from Jeannette King2016-02-29 15:27:12
To Helen's family, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Helen will be missed at Braemar. RIP Helen. Sincerely, Jeannette King
Message from Doug & Nancy Aitchison2016-02-29 15:26:40
Our deepest sympathy to the Nicholson family. Our thoughts are with you.
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