Helpard, Gertrude Marion – It is with great sadness that the family of Gertrude Marion Helpard announce her peaceful passing on January 9, 2024, at the age of 98.
Born in Malden, Mass., USA, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Jeannette (Smith) Nickerson. Her family moved to Rockville, Yarmouth Co. where she spent her youth before moving to Halifax where she worked as Head Cashier with Dominion grocery until she retired and settled in Stewiacke.
Gertie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all those who were blessed to have her in their lives. She was a longstanding member of the Martha Group with the Stewiacke Baptist Church providing fellowship and prayer to her community.
Gertie will now be reunited with her husband of 63 years, Murray, who we’re certain was waiting for her at the golden gates; along with her sisters, Kay (Heillinen), Joyce (Maybe); brothers, Elmer, Carl, Linburg; and the triplets who passed in infancy.
She is survived by her son, Keith (Pat); grandchildren, Andrea Mason (Chuck), Tara Burke and Damon Helpard; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, Alex and Courtney Mason, Liam Burke and Jasmine Helpard.
The family invites friends and loved ones to join in celebrating her life at the memorial service to take place on Saturday in Lifepoint Church, Main Street East, Stewiacke, NS, B0N 2J0. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:45 pm with the service starting at 2pm.
Memorial donations may be made to Lifepoint Church in Stewiacke to continue her legacy. She will be dearly missed.
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