It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our mother Helen Mary Lavoie (nee Leblanc) on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in her 88th year. She passed peacefully surrounded by family at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Beloved wife of the late Roger Lavoie, loving mother of Roger “Roddy” Lavoie, Robert “Bobby” Lavoie (predeceased), and Kathryn Lavoie Kant (Robert Kant). Proud grandmother of Raymond (Chantal), David (Rachel), Dara, Riley (Farhad) and Tommy. Great grandmother of 8 and great-great grandmother of 3. Helen leaves behind her life long and dearest friends Norma and Don Mousseau, Bernie Bouchard, Diane Vincent, and many others. She lived a devoted life caring for her family and extended that love to anyone in need of a home. She was known for her smart and witty comments that always left us in tears of laughter until the very end. Her hour-long back scratches and tender affection will be greatly missed by all. Strawberry picking and feeding the “chippies” in the backyard will always be memories we will cherish. The words to her original song “Two Little Bugs” will forever be engrained in our hearts. She is a very special woman that will deeply be missed. A celebration of life will take place in the coming summer months with dates to come. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. A special thank you goes to all the staff at HSN and all the health care workers that provided their support to keep our mother in her home.
We will definitely miss her spunk and house filled with candy! She was a little firecracker. You could always count on her for straight up honesty and no filters.
She’s reunited with her love ❤️ watch over us 😇 ❤️
November 17, 2021
Aunt Helen was truly a unique person, her wit and timing was masterful, she filled a room with gut splitting laughter. My deepest sympathy to her children and grandchildren who meant the world to her, she will be very missed.
November 17, 2021
I’m sorry to hear to hear of the passing of Aunt Helen. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and Roddy and their families. Aunt Helen was a very kind and funny person with a care free attitude and had no problem expressing her thoughts when given the opportunity which often had us laughing on end. Many memories and stories that I will never forgot. My thoughts and prayers to all at this time.
November 17, 2021
Sending my deepest sympathies to Helen’s friends and families. Though I only met her once decades ago, she gifted me a treasured blanket that she had made for my daughter. A women of great kindness with a beautiful spirit and smile. Rest In Peace
November 17, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Kathy. I am so glad to have met her and spend some time with her. She had an amazing heart. She was witty, spunky and loved life.
She will be missed by so many. ❤️
November 16, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your family Kathy.
Your mother was a witty and compassionate lady. I’m happy to have know her, as many have.
Bryan
November 16, 2021