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Helen Augusta McINNIS
Helen Augusta McINNIS
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Helen McINNIS Obituary
(née ENGEL)
July 28, 1921 – February 12, 2017
Helen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by parents Mary and John Engel, husband Bill McInnis, sisters Elsa Burns (Johnny), Rose Miller (Andy), Anne Kusch (Len), Edith Dojack (George) and Em Barton (Ed), sons Tony and Bob, daughter Lynne Cameron and great-granddaughter Betty Lou. Left to mourn Helen, her daughter Leigh McInnis; son Gary (Sharon); son-in-law Terry Cameron; daughter-in-law Pat (Kirk Gelinas); and grandchildren A.J., Kevin, Shelly, Leigh Anne, and Morgan. Helen worked in many different places including: Dojack's National Musical Supply, cashier at Rex Theatre, Secretary at Regina Cartage and Storage Co. Ltd., Dispatcher at Yellow Cab Co., and secretary at Canadian National Railway, J.I. Case Co., H.J. Quinn Insurance Agency, Assistant Provincial Secretary of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, Budget Bureau, Economic Advisory and Planning Board, South Sask. River Development Commission and secretary to D.M. Sask. Environment Department. Flowers are gratefully declined. Funeral Service will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com
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Bruce McInnis
March 15, 2017
Will miss your yearly phone calls Helen....great lady....rerak family.
Morgan Poole
February 17, 2017
Very sorry to hear about Grandma's passing! I just now saw the obituary, sorry I missed the funeral. It would have been nice to see everyone! Love Morgan-Lin
February 17, 2017
Dear Gary and Sharon: our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Thinking of you both today, peace be with you.
Gail and Jerry Tetarenko
Tammy Dunn
February 17, 2017
Pat,
Hold close all the great memories you both shared. Thinking of you today, and sending a hug. She was fortunate to have you by her side always!
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February 17, 2017
Gary, Sharon and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
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February 16, 2017
Leigh, Gary and families, our thoughts are with you in remembering your mom.
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