Helen Eleanor SMITH

BURKHOLDER, Helen Eleanor (Smith) R.N., Peacefully at The Welland County General Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2004 in her 72nd year. Helen Smith beloved wife of the late E. Murray Burkholder (1989). Loving mother of John and his wife Barbara of Buffalo, NY, Lori of Thorold, David and his wife Kathleen, West Seneca, NY, Marie of Thorold, Glen and his wife Lisa, Niagara Falls, and Edward and his wife Lina, Welland. Dear grandmother of David Jr., Taryn, Pierre, Sadie, Emma, Murray, Emily, Madi son, Laura (Derek), and Curtis (Ani). Great-grandmother of Marissa, Derek and David. Sadly missed sister of Neil Smith (Jan), Paul Smith (Janet), Sr. Rita Smith CSJ, Sr. Mary Doreen Smith CSJ; all of Toronto, Roseanne Mullally (Desmond) of St. Cathar ines and Jeanette Brimmer (Jim) of Embro, ON, sister-in-law, Valerie Sciarra (Mike), Diane Nicol and Eleanor Burkholder (late Peach) all of Thorold. Niece of Helen Woods of Mississauga. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. The family will recei ve friends at J.J. PATTERSON & SONS FUNERAL RESIDENCE, 19 Young Street, Welland on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Rev. Norman Bordage, C.S.C. will conduct a Vigil at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Parish Community of St. Kevin, 307 Niagara Street, Welland on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the sixth floor of the Welland Hospital. On-line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live. - 1/3/2005 - ID5466350