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Joyce MacLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Bruce and family, I just discovered today that Helen passed away, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a Beautiful person. Remember the good times and I know there were many.
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Florence Baccardax posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Dear Bruce and family:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Helen. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Thinking of you at this sad time, Mrs. Florence Baccardax, Port Hawkesbury
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Ann Woodrow posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. My sincere condolences on Helen's passing as we were classmates at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, School of Nursing (Class of 1983). Helen had an infectious smile and was full of life.
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Joe white and Mary messenger lit a candle
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Bruce and family our sincere condolences on Helens passing...she was a kind ,friendly , helpful women who would go above and beyond to help you in any way she could..I will always be so thankful for her support in my son's benefit, .no matter where you meet her she would always have time to talk to you . Helen you will be missed..may you rest in peace .....
Joe white and Mary messenger
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Seana Jones donated to HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY OF CAPE BRETON COUNTY
Friday, January 26, 2024
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Marilyn Bignall posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
We love you Helen! ❤️ You will always be in our hearts. I will forever keep your memories alive with OUR precious Ruby! She has TWO grandmothers that love and cherishes her.
Rest in peace.
With love,
Marilyn and Mike Bignall
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Valerie Clark posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
My condolences to Bruce and family on Helen's passing.
I worked with Helen in ICU St. Clares. Helen was wonderful to work with and an excellent nurse.
Always loved her big laugh and wonderful smile.
Treasure hr memories
Valerie
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Allan and Clarice Ruby posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the family. For all the people who were fortunate enough to have met Helen over the years, there lives were truly blessed.
Allan and Clarice Ruby
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Carol Ann Sheppard-Taylor posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Bruce and Family~~My deepest sympathy on Helen's passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Rest in Eternal Peace Helen.
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Kendra Coombes lit a candle
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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My deepest condolences to Helen's family and friends on your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
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Lynette Lambe Hennessey posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
I had the privilege of being Helen’s roommate in Nursing School . We had a lot of great times together and got into a lot of fun trouble. Helen loved life and wrote the book on having fun and creating beautiful memories. I will miss you my friend, rest in peace.
To all of her family, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. My heart breaks for you. Love from Lynette Lambe Hennessey.
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Lowell Cormier posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
I’m saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. My sincere condolences to Helen’s family. Helen was such a wonderful person, she made a very significant contribution to our community. Helen and Bruce were very active as volunteers for various activities in New Waterford. There was never a job too big for them to tackle. Helen played a leadership role as Director of the New Waterford Homecare Agency. On a personal note, Helen was a wonderful friend to my wife Chris.
Helen made the world a better place, she will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace, Helen
Lowell Cormier
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Charline Daley posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
To the Marsh and O’Neill Families,
My most sincere condolences on the passing of Helen. We were classmates at St.Clare’s School of Nursing and can truly say that Helen was a friend to all of us.Her brilliant smile and jovial personality made a mark on all of us. Take care of one another and RIP my beautiful classmate ,Helen.
Charline Daley …Class of 1983
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Pam posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
I knew Helen from her work with the CCA Program and HANS.
Helen was a lovely person; always a smile on her face. She always had a fun story to tell, such a great sense of humor. She loved her family dearly. My deepest condolences; my heart breaks for you all. The world is a lesser place without her.
Pam Fowler
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Stephen Marsh donated to HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY OF CAPE BRETON COUNTY
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Karen Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
My heart goes out to the March family who is experiencing such a loss. My prayers are with you. Know she is at peace and has become a blessed angel watching over you all.
Love to you all.
Psalms 91 : 4
He shall cover thee with his feathers and under his wings shalt thou trust:...
Karen Brown
(with father Josiah Brown)
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Lorraine Whelan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Such a lovely photo accompanying such a lovely obituary of such a lovely person! I have many great memories of Helen both as a classmate at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and also while working in our early nursing careers at St.Clare’s. My condolences to Bruce and all of the Marsh and O’Neill families at this very sad time. I hope that your special memories of Helen bring you comfort now and in the difficult days ahead.
Lorraine (Sinnott) Whelan
SCMH Class of ‘83
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Willena Gregor posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Dear Bruce and family, Sending our deepest condolences. We loved watching you, Bruce and Helen dancing to Jazz Music at Daniel's. Helen's smile lit up the room as you both glided across the dance floor. A memory we will forever cherish.
Robert and Willena Gregor.
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Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) Homecare Network donated to HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY OF CAPE BRETON COUNTY
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Bernie Harrigan posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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We offer our deepest sympathies to Bruce and family. A donation has been made to Hospice Cape Breton in Helen's memory.
May she rest in peace. Bernie & Jill Harrigan.
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Anne Lee (Pace) Kerr posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Bruce and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Helen. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. I am grateful for having been her friend, even for such a short while.
Anne Lee (Pace) Kerr
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Sandy Anthony posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Dear Bruce: I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife at such an early age. I'm thinking of you at this sad time. To your children and extended family: I'm sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. I grieve with you all at this sad time of parting.
My condolences and sympathy, Sandy Anthony
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Evangeline Colman-Sadd posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
I was on the HANS board with Helen. She gave so much of her time and talent to health care. Helen always had a smile and a positive outlook. She often spoke of Bruce, her children, and her grandkids. My condolences to Helen’s family.
Evangeline Colman-Sadd
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Mary Sullivan(Everard) posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
To the O’Neil & Marsh family. So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. We went to school together & bumped into her on her trips home. We even met each other in New Waterford when the girls had an exchange basketball trip. She was such a bubbly person with a big smile on her face.My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Helen
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Regina Vivian posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Bruce and family, Marsh and O’Neill families. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Helen. Helen and I met in Grade 9 when I went to St. Kevin’s for High school from St. Edward’s in Petty Harbour. We met, became friends and the rest is history. I have many fond memories of our friendship that I will cherish. I remember when she met Bruce and was there to celebrate your marriage. One of the happiest days of her life. She had a smile that lit up a room and a laugh that rang out like a bell. She will be missed. Hold your precious memories close. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Helen ❤️
Regina and Robin Vivian
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John McPhee posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Bruce and family, so sorry for the loss of an exceptional person, nurse and friend. Our hearts go out to you and your family. I had the pleasure of working in NW hospital with Helen, and one word comes to mind, Integrity. She was always a pleasure to be around and very professional while passing on the tricks of our trade,nursing. Heaven definitely has a seat wating for Helen. May God bless you on this difficult journey, and if anything is needed just reach out.
Sincerely
John and Trish McPhee
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Wayne Connors posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Joan and I offer our sympathy and condolences to Bruce and family, and friends. Helen was an exceptional woman, generous, friendly and supportive to everyone she professionally and personally knew.
New Waterford will miss her.
*Buzzy
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Michele Lowe posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
My deepest condolences. Helen was an amazing colleague and champion of continuing care. Her kindness and compassion for others inspired those of us who had the pleasure to work with her.
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Aggie n Susan Aguilar uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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We met Bruce and Helen, at a pre season patriots game against my Bears at a restaurant, we got to talking and enjoying each other’s company our number came up first, and Bruce had a long wait, so we invited them to our table, and stayed friends since through Facebook, wishing each other’s birthday, and sharing happy moments, we will keep you in our prayers, Love Aggie n Susan. From Hull, Ma.
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Sandra Boudreau uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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“Namaste” Helen
You will be truly missed
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Sam Schwartz posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Bruce and family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. The Marsh family was a great neighbour to my family in Hudson Street. Helen always kept an eye on my dad and brother’s well being. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
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John O. Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
My Condolences and Prayers . Her service to the public will not be forgotten.
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Cheryl mackenzie posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Condolences to Bruce and family. Helen was a boss without being "the boss". Her sense of humor is what I remember most. Rest in peace Helen.
Cheryl and Neil macKenzie.
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Sandra and Joey Boudreau posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Helen was a sweetheart. From Bruce’s coaching our kids in soccer to sharing the dance floor with Helen and Bruce with our love of jive …it was a joy to be around her. Sharing our love of travel …and more recently sharing the yoga floor with Helen . She beamed when showing us pictures of Ruby and was High on life , embracing her retirement to the fullest.
Helen was a shining light with that beautiful smile, beautiful NFLD personality, showing love and kindness to all those she encountered. She will be truly missed.
Love and prayers to Bruce and her family at this very difficult time. Rest in eternal peace Helen
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Cathy Gillard posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Marsh and O'Neill Families
I was an employee at NW Homecare and worked under Helen's supervision. She always respected and treated the clients with dignity. When I worked with her, her first grandchild was born and she was so proud of him. I am so sorry for your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Helen.
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Aleah MacNeil posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
I am devestated by this news! Helen and I had our little adventures as the kids grew up and when she left hospital nursing to take the job at New Waterford Home Care it was our loss and their gain.She continued to advocate for clients and her co workers in that role.We always had a great chat when we did meet and I will always remember her beautiful face and hearty laugh.R.I.P. my friend,we will meet again.
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Margaret Ann and Junior Boudreau posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Marsh and O'Neill Families
So very saddened to hear of Helen's passing.May your wonderful memories help ease the pain in the days ahead.Keeping you all in our prayers.RIP Helen.
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Christine Willmott (Guiney) posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
To Teresa, Helen's brothers, sister, husband, children and grandchildren
I was so sad to hear about Helen. I too was one of her classmates from kindergarten to Grade 11 in the Goulds.
We haven't been in touch over the years but I did run into her several times on her trips home. I had a lovely visit with her when her dad passed a few years ago. It was so nice to catch up on our lives and our plans for the future. Her love for her husband, children and grandchildren was evident. I'm truly sorry that you all have to go through this sad time. I'm sending my prayers and my sincere condolences to you all. RIP Helen until we meet again.
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Greg Desrosiers posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Bruce I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your terrible loss.Rest in Peace Helen
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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Bruce and family
Theresa and family
I was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Helen was one of my best friends growing up in the Goulds. We had so much fun together whether it was hitchhiking to anywhere and everywhere, going to nightclubs
( and yes we were underage lol)
to just out “ beating the path” as our parents would call it. We were inseparable, everyone would say wherever you saw one of us the other wasn’t far behind. But life happens and we ended up going our separate ways. I will always remember our time together and cherish the memories we made as I’m sure all of you will treasure yours.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Debbie (McGrath) and David Ryan
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Cheryl Deveaux posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Deepest Condolences to Helen’s family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Debbie Tighe lit a candle
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Debbie Tighe Posted Jan 22, 2024 at 7:18 PM
We had many laughs with Helen while at work. Helen was an inspirational woman who took her role as director with pride and professionalism. She loved telling us jokes and many times something sweet on the table she whipped us for us all. Her love for her family was endless. She often spoke of her children, grandchildren and her husband Bruce. How she loved them all. Helen will be missed by many. May she Rest in Peace.
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Hank Smith lit a candle
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Bruce and family, we are so sorry to hear of Helens passing. We hope your memories of her will comfort you in the difficult days ahead. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Hank and Noreen Smith
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Mike and Diane Dinn posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about Helen’s passing. Grew up with Helen and went to school from kindergarten to grade 11. Many memories to cherish. Our condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.
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Pierre Lacroix posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Dear Bruce
So sorry to hear this very sad news. We are too far away to come and visit but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pierre and Nancy
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Darren and Shayna Strong posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
We were saddened and shocked to hear the news of Helen’s passing. Sending strength and prayers to the family.
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Susie Whitten posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Our very deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. May your wonderful memories of Helen help bring you comfort in the coming days. Attending high school with Helen was memorable because several of us, and especially Helen, were not shy to debate with our teachers, especially the nuns, when we disagreed with their viewpoint…it was a different time! Rest in peace Helen. God speed.
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Lisa MacLeod posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
My sincere condolences to Bruce & family in such a sad loss of lovely lady.
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Roberta White posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Bruce and all of Helen’s family and friends,I send my condolences to you all.
Helen was a beautiful woman who always had a smile for you.May all your wonderful memories of her keep you
strong during this sad time.
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Joanne (McIsaac) Gillis posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 22, 2024
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My deepest sympathy Bruce & Family on the loss of Helen.Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time RIP Helen
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Raymond & Lorraine MacDonald posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 22, 2024
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To Bruce and the entire Marsh family we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of a great woman. RIP Helen
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Linda Gazzola posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
My deepest condolences to Bruce and all the family on their loss of Helen.I remember Helen coming to work at the nwch and the bubbly and friendly personality she brought with her.She was a wonderful worker and very well liked.I know this must be a very hard time for you all and know you have many friends who are thinking about you at this sad time.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Joan Regimbal posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
To the Marsh family. My sincere condolences on the passing of Helen. As a colleague in the business of Home Support we spent much time around the same tables in meetings, conferences and committees.
Helen showed such compassion and passion for Home Care.
Her great sense of humour and love for her family were evident whenever we were together.
Joan Regimbal
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Luke Patterson posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
I remember visiting the house in New Waterford, playing the Oregon trail, Carmen San Diego videos games, playing Legos upstairs and watching Twister, when my family were road tripping in the 90s. I particularly remember Helen helping her daughter Heather get unstuck from the staircase railing with soap, I think? Good times, thanks Helen, much love.
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Barbara Clark posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
I am so sad to hear of Helen’s passing…she was my boss for many years at New Waterford Homecare and she definitely had a passion for her job no matter what role. Helen to me was a very strong woman who seemed to do everything with ease. She was good for a laugh or a funny joke. She definitely was taken way too soon. My sincere condolences to Bruce and family♥️
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Debbie Keough (Dillon) posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Helen and I met in Nursing School 1980. My memories of Helen are wonderful! Her beautiful smile and her hearty laugh will always be remembered. The memories of Helen from Nursing School and our early Nursing career, until she moved to Nova Scotia, are countless! But everyone of them involved laughter. I will always remember Helen fondly.
RIP Helen
Debbie Dillon Keough
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The family of Helen Marie Marsh (nee O'Neill), R.N., New Waterford uploaded a photo
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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