HUSKINS – Helen M., 93, of Summerville Centre, Queens County, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, January 14, 2017.
Born in Camperdown, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Lottie (Croft) Sarty.
Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a heart of gold. Her most cherished memories were those of times spent around the dinner table with a great meal she prepared, surrounded by her family. When Helen wasn’t busy caring for the family and tending to the home, she assisted her husband Winston doing bookkeeping and paper work for the family construction and lobster fishing businesses. She was never afraid of getting her hands dirty and proved that when she helped fiberglass the fishing boat, Helen M.
Helen loved to sew and was a very skilled seamstress. She could make just about anything; quilts, clothing, dresses. Helen shared her sewing skills with many others over the years by teaching night classes at the Port Mouton School. Helen loved gardening, both vegetables and flowers and enjoyed many hours in her gardens over the years.
Helen was a generous supporter of charities both local and worldwide. In her younger years, she also canvassed for numerous charities. She was an active member of the Summerville Christian Church holding numerous positions on the church board and committees. She particularly enjoyed the time spent with the Sunday School classes and the Youth Groups. Helen was an Elder Emeritus of the church at the time of her passing.
Helen is survived by her son John (Mary) of St. Albert, AB, daughter Cathy (Peter Healey) of Bloomfield, NB, Son Kevin (Jennifer Hartsgrove) of Summerville Centre. Grandchildren Mark Huskins, Ian (Lisa) Huskins, Kimberley (Craig) Hupman, Derek Huskins (Rachel Dyer), Shane Fralic (Joan O’Brien) Justin Fralic, Chelsey MacKenzie (Shae-Lynn) Michael Crabbe. Great grandchildren Brittany Hupman, Brooklyn and Shane Fralic. Sister Elizabeth Rafuse of Middlewood.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Winston, son Gary and daughter in law Jackie, grandson Ryan Huskins, Sisters Josephine Lacey, Audrey Stewart, Marion Silver Nellie Rafuse and brother Clyde Sarty.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. NS. Funeral service will be Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Summerville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Reverend Russell Prime officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Summerville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Thank you to Dr. Blackadar, the VON, Reverend Russell Prime and all the friends and ladies in the community for their visits and kind words. Special thanks to Queens County Home Support. They are a loving, caring group of people who provided much care to Helen and her family support system.
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Lindsay
Cathy, Kevin, jen and huskins families, so very sorry for your loss. Helen was a beautiful soul, inside and out. She truly was a ray of sunshine. I enjoyed my many hours spent with her. Cathy, your devotion will forever touch me. It’s not hard to tell what wonderful children her and wink raised. May you all find comfort in knowing, she’s done an amazing job here on earth and will continue to do so in heaven. Thinking of you all at this time. Much love xo
Heather and Peter Loveridge
Dear Jen and Kevin and family. We are so sorry for your loss and sending our condolences to you all. Having lost our Dad this past summer we can understand how you are all feeling. Helen sure sounds like a lovely Mom. Wishing you all well through the coming days, love Heather and Peter and family.
Walter and Sherri Miller
Cathy,Kevin John and families:
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.What a delightful woman she was.I certainly enjoyed my visits with her and lots of stories she told me about the history of the area.She certainly was a lady and a busy one through out her life.She will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of meeting her.Our condolences to you all at this difficult time.RIP Helen.
Maryann and Scott Rhyno
Kevin,Jen and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your mother.Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are all in our thoughts. Cherish your memories as they will help you in the difficult days ahead. R.I.P Helen❤
Terri (Huskins) Longmire
Kim, Derek, and the rest of Helen’s Immediate Family:
So sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful person and very friendly to everyone. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. RIP Helen
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Condolences to Helen’s family. She was a wonderful lady, missed seeing her in Church when she no longer was able to attend. RIP dear Helen.
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
John, Kevin, Cathy, Kim, Derek and families
We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Cheryl and Bill Bouges
Kevin and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Helen was a lovely lady who always had a smile on her face. We lived next door to her years ago and it was a great pleasure. I took the sewing classes at Port Mouton School from her and I have been sewing ever since. I remember her telling me she wanted a beautiful kitchen and waited years to get it. She always told me never marry a carpenter. Both Bill and I send our deepest condolences.
Cheryl and Bill Bouges
Janette Wamboldt
So very sorry for your loss.She was a wonderful woman
Geraldine and Harry Cunningham.
Dear Kevin,
So sorry to hear about you’re mother passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with
all you’re family.
Shelley Joudrey
Dear Kevin….so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing….cherish you wonderful memories<3
Marrinna Hupman-Wells
Thinking of you and your family. Remember the good times and take care of one another.
I remember fondly the time Helen made my grade 12 prom dress, it is very beautiful, I still have it.
Barbara Sewart
To the Family of the Late Helen M. Huskins!! Sincerest condolences in the loss of your Mom and my Aunt. She was such a lovely person and will be greatly missed, not only by me but by everyone who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May she Rest in Peace with all God’s Angels in Heaven.
I am unable to attend the service as I have a bad case of the flu but my thoughts are with you.
Lynn J Lepine
John, Cathy and Kevin, My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. I have such fond memories of Aunt Helen; always so kind, patient and loving; never a cross word from her, no matter what mischief we got into. Please know that you are in our thought and prayers.
LaDonna & Greg
Kevin & Family,
Sorry to hear that your mom has passed. Thinking of you at this time.
Bebe Dauphinee
Kevin, Jen and family, Sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you all.
Shirley Shot
Helen will be missed by her family and friends. She taught Night School for any ladies that wanted to learn how to quilt or sew. Her patients and knowledge helped women, including me the love of quilting. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
John, Cathy, Kevin & family…..so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful community member as well as a faithful and active member of the church! She had a kind and gentle spirit that will be missed by all who knew her. Sympathy and condolences to you all!
Linda & Robert Trainor
Kim, So sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother, Helen. Take Care & GOD Bless. HUGS!
Regards, Linda & Robert.
Tish Fisher
Dear Kevin and Siblings, Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Prayers go out to you all. Helen and Wink will always be looking down on you . Sincerely, Tish
lockie
john, Kathy and kevin thinking of your sorrow in the loss of your mother at this time. she was a good person in all ways peace and sympathy be with all family members lockie
Marie (Lacey) Sherlock
To the family of the Late Helen M Huskins. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Helen Huskins, I extend my sincere condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times of loss.
With heartfelt sympathy
Sterling Belliveau. MLA
Lorimer and Evelyn
Please know you are in our thoughts … your mom was such a sweet lady. You will always remember her loving ways with the many great memories you have of her. Take care of each other at this sad time.
Linda( Clancy ) Swain
So very sorry to hear of Helen’s passing . My memories growing up in Summerville are of a very kind, gentle , generous and gracious lady . Deepest sympathies to the Huskins family at this time .
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Kevin and Family, sorry to hear about your Mom, you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
April Whynot
My deepest condolences to Helen’s family and friends
Would so love talking to her when she use to come into Sobeys to the deli counter. She was always so full of life.
My heart aches for you all.
Garry Lacey
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great sadness.
Sincerest of condolences in the loss of your Mom and my Aunt, she will surely be missed!
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Laurie Lacey
My sincere condolences to the family. My mother, Josephine, used to enjoy going to Summerville with Audrey and Betty and the other sisters, to visit Helen and Winston. Aunt Helen was a lovely and kind person.
Blessings to everyone.
Linda Hupman
My deepest condolences to Helen’s family. She was a lady of quiet grace, respect, and Christian values who contributed greatly to her family, community and church. She will be missed.
Holly Smith
To all of Helen’s family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.She was a remarkable woman who accomplished so much in her lifetime. We know she will be in your hearts always
Holly and Philip Smith
John Theriau & Patty Peach
John,Cathy,Kevin and family
We were sorry to hear of Helen’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.God bless.
Kelly Lawson
I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.