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BORN
August 08, 1935
DIED
March 29, 2021
Helen LANGLOIS Obituary
Predeceased by her husband Howard (2002), her mother Dorothy (1995), her father Wallace Pattenden (1971). Survived by her children, Howie (Michele), Halana (Jay), Heather (Shayne), Heath (Carol); grandchildren, Kyle (Calsi), Jordan (Annie), Whitley (Ty), Sophie, Brayden (Amanda), Jacob, Brenden and Jared; 2 great-grandchildren and one the way, her sister Joanne Guest; brother Dick Pattenden (Joan) and many family & friends.
Mom was born in Barrie, Ontario. With a gentle and loving push from her mother, in 1957 (knowing no one, she barely knew our dad) she moved to Victoria to marry her "Howard" the two of them made beautiful history, happily married 44 years before dad's passing.
Before leaving Ontario, mom worked as a telephone operator at the Bell Tel Company. Once settled in Victoria she worked at BC Tel from 1957-1993, during this time she raised 4 very active children and built special lifelong friendships. Our family was raised in Esquimalt, close to Saxe Point Park, where she often retrieved one of us from some kind of mischief. Fifty years later we moved mom to the beautiful independent living community at the "Berwick Royal Oak", where she resided until her death.
Mom was the most glamorous and gracious hostess. She was a phenomenal socialite! If her house was full, she was in her element. She was always dressed for the party, whether it was a fancy sit down 6 course dinner party, a posh cocktail function or a casual 4-table euchre card party, if you were in the company of mom and dad, you wanted to be the last to leave. Mom was an incredible baker (lucky us and the Bewdley Ave kids); baking gave her so much joy. Second to baking was her love for crafts. Her creative ideas were forever flowing; one year she felt we all needed a clock based on our personalities, her funny way of pointing things out to us.
With sincere gratitude to Dr. Leah Norgrove (Fiona & Tori) a wonderful and kind medical team, Cindy at the Berwick for her extra care and support she gave mom and Kelly the Charge Nurse at RJH along with her care team for the utmost respect and gentle care of guiding our heartbroken family through this acute and difficult time.
In this undetermined world, we will wait to celebrate mom at a safer time.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen LANGLOIS
14 Entries
Adrienne Guest
April 14, 2021
Dear Family,
Scott and I were sad to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. She was a vibrant lady and she will be missed. Thinking of you all and wishing you all our best .
Lots of love Scott and Adrienne Edwards ( Guest )
Lori Morgan
April 13, 2021
The Langlois family,
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mom.
Your mom was a beautiful soul. I met Helen working at BC Tel. Her smile and kindness will always have a place in my heart. The bbq's and parties your parents hosted were the best and so much fun!! May you find comfort in remembering the special moments that brightened your days throughout the years. She will be greatly missed. Sending love and hugs to all of you. Lori Morgan
Garry Rai
April 13, 2021
Howie, Heath & Family,
Our sincerest & deepest condolences.
Garry & Lynn Rai
Rose Lailey
April 13, 2021
I am very sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember all the good times we had together. Love Rose Lailey
Lori Barlow
April 11, 2021
Auntie Helen, was a wonderful and joyful women. Her home provided epic moments for family gatherings and just plain fun. Her passion for these times and the sense of kinship was inspirational and heartwarming. She will be greatly missed, but the memories of the great times together will live on. Our hearts are with our cousins who will feel this loss strongly in these early days, but we all can draw on the strength she fostered in us to weather this and create space for the joy she showed for the simple parts of everyday life. Lori & Ron, Bob & Marilyn Barlow
Janet Lewis
April 11, 2021
Helen must have been an outstanding lady to have helped to raise such a wonderful family.
Caroline Soles
April 11, 2021
I will always remember the time this "stranger" was invited to her home on Bewdley for a "family" celebration. I don't remember what holiday we were celebrating. What I do remember was the LOVE she had for her family, and the fun we had that evening!!
Hugs to the family, I know she will be missed.
Harold n Lorraine Butler
April 11, 2021
Dear Langlois family, the Chu family arrived in Esq in 1976 when my Dad opened up Chu's underneath the bowling alley when the new Municipal Hall resides now. The Langlois family graced us many times over the years and us kids became lasting friends. Howard and Helen were parents that ALL the kids wanted! Very very fond everlasting memories forever. The Chu and Butler Families send sincerest condolences to the whole family. We can just see Howard and Helen with Ryes in their hands and dancing together. Love from Harold and Lori (Chu/China Lily) Butler.
Dale Jordan
April 11, 2021
This obituary was so nicely written and like her . Rest In Peace Helen . Many prayers
JoAnne Angus
April 11, 2021
My deepest condolences to all of Helen's family.
I have fond memories of growing up with the Langlois family in the 'hood and also having the pleasure of working with Helen at BCTel.
Hold tight and take care of each other and may all your memories help you through this extremely difficult time.
JoAnne Angus xoxo
Val and Ron Thom
April 11, 2021
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Much love to you all as you transit this time of grief. So many great memories to share in the days ahead.
Jordan
April 11, 2021
No words can express the sadness we all feel losing our beloved “Mimi”. A true matriarch. She will hold a special place in my heart. Rest easy Mim. Say hi to Papa for me. Until we meet again.
Shirley Richardson
April 10, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. We first met when our kids went to school together and our sons played sports. And many years later we met at floor curling. It was then we found out we were born on the same day, both in Ontario. We did a bit of travelling together, she was so much fun.
My condolences to her family.
Lavone Craven and Lyle Scroggs
April 10, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I have fond memories of her loving, sparkling personality when we worked together as operators at BC Tel. Lyle and I send our deepest condolences to your family. Big hugs, Lavone Craven and Lyle Scroggs
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