Helen Marie Maidment (nee Parrell)
September 14, 1937 to January 19, 2022
Obituary
To view the funeral mass for the late Helen Maidment from the Basilica on Monday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. please follow the link below:
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Our dear, loving mother, Helen Marie (nee Parrell) entered into eternal rest on January 19th. By far the greatest gift she passed down was her faith which was deep within her heart, mind and soul. She was known for her meek and gentle nature- always a peacemaker, who ‘had the patience of Job’ and a way with words. Many found refuge in her compassionate heart. Hers was a safe place to land amidst the storms of life. She radiated a spirit of lightheartedness with a beautiful sense of humour and quick wit that would lighten many hearts wherever she went. She lived a simple life dedicated to her vocation of loving wife and mother which was guided by devotional prayer to the Divine Infant Jesus, our Blessed Mother, and many other Angels and Saints. She loved being in nature, at the cabin, fishing by a pond for hours on end, picking berries, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. From time to time we would get a glimpse of her talent for writing and drawing. The following poem she wrote (for a school spirit week), depicts a little of the music in her heart.
Spirit is an attitude
Expressed in many ways,
You’ll find it all around us
At work, at school or play.
Be courageous, think positive
In all the things you do,
Wear a smile, be lighthearted
And others will follow you.
Togetherness and high spiritedness
Is required on any team,
No matter what the satisfaction
No matter what the dream.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Melvin; parents, Agatha and Lawrence Parrell, son-in-law, Marvin Kean, siblings, Ron (Nellie), Leo (Edith), Lawrence (Patsy), and Mike Parrell, Alice Power (Cyril), Teresa. Parents-in-law, Effie and Ralph Maidment, Bothers-in-law, Eldon and Harold Maidment and Victor Piercey. Sister-in-law, Malita Gaulton. Left to mourn her children: Anna-Marie (late Marvin Kean), Peggy (Keith Doucette), John, Michael (Kathy Kirby and her children), Melvin Jr. ( Rhonda); Grandchildren: Andrea, Darryl (Helen Dos Santos), Jordan (Mary-Beth) Kean; Andre (Melanie), Kyle (Suzie), Shayla (Paul Kirana), Vanessa (Mark Caron), Elizabeth (Joel Reigner), Theresa, Joshua and Victoria Doucette; Soleil Dougan, Justin (Tanya and her daughter), David and Ryan Maidment, as well as 20 precious great grand children. Siblings, Marjorie (late Victor) Piercey, Pat (Georgina) Parrell, Jenny (George) Earl; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Maidment and Diane Flynn, Clayton Maidment; and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the staff of Pleasant View Towers and Chancellor Park for your loving kindness and great care of our dear Mother. Private visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family funeral will be held from the Basilica Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Military Rd. on Monday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. NT. Funeral Mass will be lived streamed with the link available at http://www.thebasilica.net Donations can be made in her memory to The Gathering Place.
Until we meet again, our prayer is that you Rest In Peace and may Eternal Light shine upon you.
Dearest Anna Marie & Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. Our hearts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. May our Dear Lord, His Blessed Mother Mary and all the Angels and Saints hold you close in Their Arms as you go through another difficult healing process.
With heartfelt love, sympathy and prayers,
Gary & Andrea Penney & Family
Anna Marie and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mom. What a beautiful soul! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. The service today was beautiful.God Bless you all.
Anna Marie,Peggy,Johny,Mike and Melvin. so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s. Passing, I have wonderful precious memories of Aunt Helen that I will hold for ever in my heart. .The mass was a beautifull send off.
God bless
Paula Parrell Corbett
Anna Marie,Peggy,Johny,Mike,Melvin,and all the Maidment family.My self and Grace are so sorry to hear of your moms passing.The mass was a beautifull send off.God bless and take care. Brian and Grace.
Mel, Peggy, Mike, John, Anna Marie and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing her poem, it is but a small reflection of her beautiful spirit.
Love and hugs
Anna Marie and Maidment Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. May she rest in peace,
Anna Marie
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences. Take care of yourself. Dan Collins
Sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. My sincerest condolences to all your family.
Anna Marie & Peggy
Our condolences on the loss of your mother .I remember Helen growing up on Thorburn Rd.
She was always a very gentle person.
Dave especially remembers your Dad, having had similar careers. Our family always appreciated your Baby sitting Skills ,no doubt learned from your dear mother.. our condolences to your entire family.
Dave & Sylvia Hudson
So sorry to hear. Sincere condolences to you all.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Helen passing. It has been a very long time since I seen her last but I remember what a wonderful, kind person she was. I don’t remember seeing her without a smile on her face. Over the years I have collected poems that touch my heart, I am going to add Aunt Helen’s to my collection.
Sending love and hugs,
Colleen (Parrell) Smith
I feel blessed to have known Helen, even if just for a short time. I will be singing A Mother’s Love is a Blessing just for her today. Loving thoughts to her family during this difficult time.
Condolences to you Anna Marie & family on the loss of your Mom. You were so very close to her and often shared with me wonderful stories about her kindness, gentleness and her deep spirituality.
May her soul rest in peace. God Bless!!
So sorry for the loss of your mother.She was a kind loving and caring women.With lots of great memories shared together by the late Joe and Phyllis Parrell family
Anna Marie, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a lovely poem your mother wrote, I can almost hear her reciting it, her gentle nature shines through. I’m grateful that you were able to spend time with her, I’m sure that was a blessing for both of you. Take care.
Alan and Tafflyn
Pmgalgay@gmail.com
My condolences to thE Maidment family .Your mom was a wonderful woman .May she rip ..
Sincerely ,Phyllis Galgay .
On behalf of the Borin family, I wish to express our deepest condolences. May she rest in peace.
Debbie Borin
Mel and family, Mike and I send our heartfelt condolences. Reading about your mum is clear where you get your values. We are touched by her beautiful poem.. Mike and Nathalie Western
Anna Marie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. What a beautiful poem ,your mother was not only a peaceful soul but a very wise woman. Take pride in knowing you inherited her values and faith. I hope the loving memories of the time you spend together bring s your family peace.
God Bless
Christine
Anna Marie & family, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts. May you take comfort in each other and feel supported as you remember and celebrate the blessings of your Mom’s life.
Anna Marie and Family, Sincere condolences extended to you as you deal with the passing of your Mother. What a beautiful obituary: a soulful and caring lady. May you hold dear the memories of this beautiful soul whom you had the privilege to call “Mom”. May she Rest In Peace.
Thoughts and prayers to the Maidment family on the loss of your mother.
God bless
We were next door neighbours to Helen and Melvin from 1988 to 1993 on Fahey Street. Helen was a great neighbour – very kind and easy to talk to. It sounds like that is how she lived her whole life. Very sorry for you loss of this lovely woman.
Anna, Peggy and families
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Loretta Murphy
Our condolences to Peggy Keith and the Maidment
Family..We are so thankful to have the privilege to visit with your Mom on several family celebrations..
We loved her warm gentle personality..you are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere love.
God Bless
Phil and Evelyn Doucette
Phil and Evelyn Doucette
Anne Marie and Family, my sincere condolences on your Moms passing. and a beautiful tribute to your Mom as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you all.
Peggy, Keith and Family, I send sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. How the years have passed since we have seen each other ! I was reading obits last month and saw our Friend Rita lost her Brother and Peggy now your Mom. Take care and God bless .