Helen Bleakney

Helen Marjorie Bleakney (nee Price), of Salisbury, daughter of the late Eldon and Annabelle (Lewis) Price died peacefully with family by her side August 8, 2024.

 She is survived by her loving husband Ross whom she has been married to for 73 years, and her caring sons Dennis (Pam), Moncton and David (Chriss) of Ottawa, her three beloved grandchildren Jennifer (Ian), Waterloo, Ontario, Jonathan (Riverview) and Emma (Ottawa). Helen took great joy in time spent with her great grandchildren Auden and Isla of Waterloo, and in her friendship with her former daughters-in-law Brenda (Moncton) and Catherine (Ottawa). Helen is survived by her sisters, Elinor Crosthwaite, Salisbury, Margaret Henry (Ivan) Hampton, NB, brother Eric of Ottawa and several nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents, brothers Lorne (Ty), Boyd and Carl, and sister Doris Wortman.

Helen graduated from Salisbury High School and Provincial Normal School in Fredericton. She became a teacher and taught for 24 years. Helen appreciated family gatherings, she loved playing cards with friends and family, she liked to knit, she was curious and enjoyed reading and travelling. She took pleasure in watching and guessing the answers to one of her favourite programs Jeopardy. No matter the setting time spent with friends and family was what she enjoyed most. Her love of baking has been passed on to the next generation and Nan’s cookie recipes are sure to bring smiles to lips for years to come.

 After her retirement Helen volunteered at the Salisbury Elementary school which she enjoyed. She also helped out by canvassing for various organizations. Helen was a member of the Salisbury Baptist Church; she was a woman of faith and enjoyed singing hymns. She was kind and eager to learn more about a given situation whether in Canada or abroad and see where help may be needed. She was generous of spirit and always ready to be of service to her family, her friends and her community. She was loved. She will be greatly missed.

 The family extends heartfelt thanks to the remarkable and kind staff of the Albert Hospice, Moncton, for their professional and caring help and to wonderful neighbours.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Route 106 (506-372-4800) on Monday, August 12, from 5 pm to 7 pm. The service will be held in the chapel Tuesday, August 13 at 12:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Terry Atkinson officiating. A reception will follow in the parlour. Interment in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens.

If desired, donations in memory of Helen to a Local Food Bank or the Albert House Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

Online donations and condolences at www.keirsteads.ca

Please click Here to view the funeral service livestream on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 12:30 pm.