It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Effie Hatt of Milton. Helen peacefully passed away on 21 June 2020 at the Queens General Hospital in Liverpool.
Helen was born in Milton as the eldest and the only daughter of the late Winslow and Jenny (Hatt) Hatt of Milton and was raised in a family with four brothers.
Married on the 23 October 1953, she became the wife and devoted partner of Gerald E Hatt. It was because of their love and devotion that they were able to enjoy a relationship of 67 years and raise a family of six children. Helen’s greatest passion in her life was her family. It was through her loving and nurturing ways that she became the sage mentor and role model to all her children. Over the years she developed a strong relationship to both God and her religion. She was an active member and a Sunday school teacher of the Pilgrim United Church located in Brooklyn, Queens County. Also, she was a devoted member of the Order of Eastern Star where she was able to attain the position of Worthy Past Matron of Arbutus Chapter, #30, OES, Milton, NS. Some of Helen’s hobbies were her craft work, puzzles, and going for walks. She was also a caring and devoted friend to many, and one of her great pleasures in life was getting together with friends to play Rimouli. Helen was also a clerk working in Seldon’s Drug Store for many years.
Helen is survived by her beloved husband Gerald and her six children: Janice (Doug) Baker, and Daniel (Patti), Stephen (Zona), Michael (Donna), Gregory, Jeffery (Andrea) Hatt. She leaves behind her 11 grandchildren: Christina, Derrick, Melissa, Tracie, Benjamin, Jenilyn, Jonathan, Stephen, Nicholas, Christopher, and Samuel. She also leaves behind 13 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Allan (Marnie) and Gary (Agnus) as well her sisters-in-law Pauline and Rita.
Besides her parents, Helen was predeceased by her infant granddaughter Jacqueline Baker and brothers Robert and David.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. No flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Helen’s family wishes to give thanks to both Dr. Gary Ernst and Dr. Ryan Burrill, and to the nursing staff at Queens General Hospital for the exemplary care provided to her.
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Donna and Kirk Whynot
Helen’s Family, I am saddened and shocked to hear that Helen has passed away. Helen was a wonderful lady and will be missed by her family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, hugs to you all. ❤️
Cathie Pearl--Wentzell
You, my friend, will be greatly missed.
Gerald and family, we extend our sinceest condolences.
Gone from this earth, but not from our hearts.
George & Pat
Gerald & family…
Just heard of Helen’s passing & want you to know our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time …..
George & Pat
Doug Winters
Dear Gerry and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Helen,s passing. We have such fond memories of time spent with you and family while the boys were growing up and beyond. Deepest condolences and love to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dot, Doug and family
Peggyand Richard Hatt
To Helen’s Family
Richard and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of Helen’s family .She was such a cheerful person whenever we met .I loved our chats Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt
TODD J HANNAM
SENDING CONDOLENCES
SINCERELY
TODD J HANNAM
Shauna Anthony
I was so sad to read of Helen’s passing. My heart aches for her family. Hugs to all from Cape Breton.
Dawn Roberton
To the Hatt family.
I want to send my deepest condolences to the family. I was just talking to her and Gerald in the grocery store. She raised a wonderful family and will be missed. I know you have lots of memories to hold on to that will help you through this.
Dawn and Gary
Linda & Clarke Rafuse
Gerry and family…..we were so so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I always enjoyed her smiling face and kind words at Eastern Star. She was such a lovely and dear lady. I will miss seeing her. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Kind Regards,
Linda and Clarke Rafuse
Lynn Lavender
Dear Stephen,Zona and the Hatt family,
So sorry to hear about your Mother,my sympathy to you all❤️
Barbara Burns
Sending sincere condolences to all the family.
May you find comfort in precious memories.
Darren Whynot & Lisa Tarr
To Gerald all the family we are sorry for your loss may your Beloved wife fly high with the angels above. thinking of you all at these hard times
Blair
Sorry to hear about the passing of Helen. She was a great lady. Condolences to all the Hatt family in this difficult time.
Dennison’s Sherri Harrington
Sending our most sincere condolences to the Family, take care❤️
AJ and Clare MacNeil
AJ and I offer our condolences to you Gerry and to your family. We are grateful to have known such a lovely, gracious and kind lady,
Gail & Dennis Lavender
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of a lovely lady who gave so much to everyone she touched ..In the days to come our hearts and prayers are with Jerry and the family .Heaven got an angel .
Kendell Colp
Gerald, Jeff, Greg and family,
So sorry to hear this, such a kind woman with a wonderful smile… Helen was always so kind to me. Sending sincere condonces to all the family. Rest in peace Mrs Hatt
Joanne and Donald Uhlman
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was always such a lovely person to work and chat with at our church functions in Brooklyn. She will be missed. Thinking of you all.
Marilyn Whynot
Sending my sincere condolences to Helen’s family . She was lovely person and will always remember her every lasting smile RIP HELEN
Bob Turner
Gerry and family,
We were saddened to hear about Helen’s passing.. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
If you need anything please don’t hesitate to ask,
Fraternally,
Bob and Gloria and Edie
Kathy Giffin Grezaud
“Ma” Hatt always greeted me with the biggest smile and warmest hugs, and it didn’t matter how long I’d been away. May she Rest In Peace. I am sending all my love and sincere condolences to Pa, Jeff, Greg and all of the Hatt Family.
Fred Giffin
Sincere condolences to Gerry and all the family.
Darren & Susan
Mike, Donna, Nicholas, Christopher and Family,
We think of you at this time and wish you wonderful memories of your Mother to strengthen your heart for today and the future.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Stephen, Zona and all Helen’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To Gerald Hatt and family. Sorry for your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your loss.
Bernie Connors
Uncle Gerald, Janice, Danny, Stephen, Michael, Jeff and Greg. So sorry to hear about Aunt Helen’s sudden but brief illness and sad that it has been so long since I visited. Helen was very good to me when I visited in Brooklyn. Some great childhood memories.
Jay T. Stephenson
Gerry and family,
Our neighbourhood has lost a wonderful member. Helen was the real “Mayor” of the Lane. Always with a smile and time to chat, Helen welcomed us to the area. To Jeff and Greg, your Mom was amazing. To Gerry, we will see you soon. Take solace in your Faith and your friends.
Love, Jay, Renee and Jack
Rod Clattenburg
Gerald and family so sorry for your loss
Glen and Diane
Gerald, Stephen and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Helen was like my second mom. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Take comfort in your memories and each other.
Hayward and Leota Meisner
It is because of that wonderful smile and gentle nature that we shall always remember Helen. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
To jerry and all of his family I send regrets and condolences at such a sad time. Jerry has mentioned her many times in conversation and will be lost without her. Bless you all at this sad time.
Kim Risser
Gerald and the Family,
I am so sorry to be reading of Helen’s passing this morning. Please accept
my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts. Treasure your
memories.
Rest in Peace Helen.
Sincerely,
Kim
John & Nancy LEEFE
Gerry and Family, how deeply sorry we are to learn of Helen’s passing. Your loss leaves you to mourn this piller of a close and loving family. Sorrow is deep and abiding, but not so strong as the joy Helen’s full and vigorous life has brought to your family and to so many friends. She will be greatly missed by all who shared life’s path with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through the shadow of this deep valley. You are not alone.
John and Nancy
Kim Masland, MLA
To Helen’s family,
I am so very sad to learn about Helen’s passing. She was such a lovely lady who was so very proud of her family. The last time I saw her was when I knocked on her door during the campaign and she shared stories with me about her grandchildren. I can still hear her laugh when I told her that my daughter, Kelsey had great memories of visiting with her and Gerald and how competitive she was in Rimouli.
I know you all have such cherished shared moments as she filled your lives with her nurturing and mentoring. Hold on to those so tightly. It is my hope those memories will comfort your hurting hearts in this time of loss.
My sincere condolences.
Ward & Joyce Cunningham
My sincere condolences of the loss of a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Forever remember her many acts of love and kindness toward all she knew. An outstanding lady in every sense of the word.
Shelley (Mackay) Joudrey
Sending my sincere condolences to the family that Helen so loved……Helen was one of the nicest people that I have had the pleasure of knowing….always kind and friendly….cherish your beautiful memories
Gary Rawding
My deepest sympathy to Gerry, Mike and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
George and Janet Fletcher
Gerald and Hatt family: We were so sorry to hear about Helen. We have all the great memories spent on the ball fields and the hockey rinks. She was such a nice person and we enjoyed our chats with her. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family .
Chris and Cheryl
To Gerry and family
We are so very saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. Oliver Street will be a emptier place now. She was such a lovely neighbour and always wore a smile. She will be missed for sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Sincere condolences,
Chris and Cheryl
Sam and Carole Sampson
Gerry and Family Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, at
this difficult time.
Rosalee and Delphine
Gerry, Danny and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. Fond memories when the boys were growing up in Brooklyn. Sincere condolences to you all.
Faye (Parnell) Levy
Dear Gerry, Janice,Dan,Stephen,Michael,Jeff and Greg,
I am so deeply saddened to see that Helen has passed away. She was such a beautiful loving woman and will be missed by many. I have many memories of my own, when your family lived in Brooklyn….Cherish all your wonderful memories as they will help get you through this most sad and difficult time.
Love, Faye
Robert Rech
I was sadden to hear of the death of Helen, my sympathies to you you Gerald and to your family
Pam Wamback
Mike, Donna and family
I know there are no words that can ease the heartache of losing a cherished parent who was also a friend. I hope in time, the good memories will fade out the bad. Please know thoughts, prayers and virtual hugs are being sent your way.
Pam Wamback
Bedford, NS
Bonnie Hartlen
Dear Gerald and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother Helen. She was a sweetie and she seemed very much a family person. Gerald you will miss her dearly however she will be waiting for you in heaven. Don’t be In any hurry to get there as she will have lots of angelic friends to keep her busy. Live, love and try to laugh at the good memories, may God bless you all!
Bonnie Gay Hartlen/Norman Edward Rafuse
Heather and Richard Foy
Mike , Donna and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincere condolences to all the family.
John & Debbie Herman
To Helen’s Family:
Please accept our Sincere Condolences of Helen’s passing.
John & Debbie Herman.
Lisa Killam
Michael and family.
You have my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful and kind person. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Beryl Hatt
Sending sincere condolences to all the Hatt family
Dawn Wamboldt
Dear Gerald and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful woman and a devoted Eastern Star member.
Helen’s friendly nature and warm smile will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Gerry, you are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. if I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to ask.
God Bless
Sister Dawn Wamboldt
Worthy Matron, Arbutus Ch.#30 OES
Sandra Hatt
To All of The Hatt Family,
I was saddened to read of Helen’s passing. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you at this sad and difficult time.
I did not know Helen well or see her often, however, I always enjoyed seeing her and having a chat with her whenever I would see her over the years at various functions. I am sure you have many wonderful stories to tell and remembrances of special times shared with her.
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time, made even more difficult I am sure because of the times we are in with all the restrictions around social distancing and gathering sizes. May you be comforted by God’s Love and that of your family and friends.
With Sympathy and Love,
Sandra Hatt
(One of the Weymouth Hatts)
Philip& Holly Smith
Dear Stephen, Zona, Stephen and all the Hatt family,
We were so sorry to read that your Mom had recently passed .She was a lovely lady who accomplished so much in her life, most importantly raising such a wonderful family!
May she now rest in peace and may all the happy memories you cherish carry you through the days ahead. Sincere condolences.
Holly and Philip
Harry and Cheryl
We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. We send our sincere condolences to the entire family. May you strength as a family and your memories comfort you at this time. May she RIP
mary frances tully
how do you say goodbye to such a wonderful lady and a dear friend im deeply saddened to hear of her passing and share that sadness with her family, rest well my friend
Rachel and Robert Dexter
To the Hatt Family. Please accept our sincere condolences. I remember Helen teaching our 3 girls in Sunday School. She was a beautiful soul indeed and the children all loved her.
Sister Maggi Burhoe
I’m so sorry for your loss Bro. Gerry. I have not known Sister Helen very long but was made very welcome when I was in her presence in our Chapter. Please know that others care and are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Ron & Rose Anthony
We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. you all are in our thoughts and prayers!!!!
Linda Moulton
Dear Jerry and family, so very sad to hear of Helens passing. She was my mentor in Eastern Star, a Sister who taught with kindness and compassion. I will miss her dearly.
To Stevie, I now know where you got it from .
May you all find peace from your wonderful memories.
Warmest regards
Linda Moulton
Arthur Hatt
Gerald and family:
Mom and I were very sorry to read of Helen’s passing. Please know you were in our thoughts and prayers. Helen was a remarkable woman and will be fondly remembered by a myriad of people.
Ethel and son Arthur Hatt.
Sandra Whynot
Gerald and Family
Damian and I are very sorry for the loss of Helen. She was such a kind and loving person, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenn A Hull
Steve and the Hatt Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom
Anne (Whynot) Laws and Calvin Whynot
Gerald and family, we are so sorry to learn of Helen’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and we have such great memories of times shared when we were all at our cabins in LaBelle. Mom and Dad loved you both. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Helen was so very special.