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Helen UPCOTT Obituary
(nee Fiske)
Passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer and with her family by her side on June 28, 2018 at 85 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Edward (2013). Daughter of the late Rupert and Flora Fiske. Loving mother of Patricia and husband John Emans, Colleen and husband David Walker, Thomas and wife Karen Upcott, Sharon and husband Steve Seremack, the late Stephen, husband of Kathy Upcott, Timothy and wife Debbie Upcott. Treasured Nanny of Stephanie, Erika, Ashley, Sean, Joshua, Justin, Jena, Melissa, Robert, Joseph, Dominque, Jaclyn, Lee, Daniel and Matthew. Great-Nanny of 12 great- grandchildren. Sister of the late Flora (Jerry) Sullivan and Rupert (Lorraine) Fiske. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was a long-time and devoted member of the UCW at the Cottam United Church. She was the former Post Master at the Ruthven Post Office with 21 years of dedicated service. Cremation has taken place. Visiting Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at the
Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd.
128 Talbot St. North, Essex
519-776-7378
with Pastor Kim Gilliland officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cottam United Church, Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the Windsor & Essex County Humane Society. You may send your condolences online at
www.kennedyfh.com
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Virginia Deman
July 1, 2018
So sad to the passing of wonderful lady thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Cherish the memories.
July 1, 2018
So sorry for the loss of you dear Mom ...Lynn B...Gottam United Church
Patricia Gail Glovin Sklapsky
June 30, 2018
Aunt Helen - Wishing you God's Blessings. Love Gail
Stephanie Haviland
June 30, 2018
You will always have a special place in my heart. Until we meet again.. Rest in peace Nanny <3
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SUSAN DONAHUE
June 30, 2018
Kathy..Jackie and Lee ...so very sorry for your loss..you have so many wonderful memories..hold them in your heart and she will always be close..love you all..God bless
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