Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Charlesworth, Helen
HELEN CHARLESWORTH (née Aitken), beloved wife of the late Albert Charlesworth, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the age of 90 years.
HELEN CHARLESWORTH (née Aitken), beloved wife of the late Albert Charlesworth, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the age of 90 years.
Helen is the loving mother to Keith Charlesworth of Lethbridge, AB, George Charlesworth of Abbotsford, BC, Dale (Jo-Ann) Charlesworth of Creston, BC, Mark (Debi) Charlesworth of Welling, AB and Shelly (John) Guelly of Westlock, AB. She is also survived by her grandchildren Patti (Mark) and their children Anna and Travis, Dean (Bobbi) and their daughter Rhya, Kathy and her children Jared and Kayla, Jeremy (Cassandra), Keely (Michael), Elizabeth (Zach), Matthew and Kristen, her sister Bev (Len) Herring and her son-in-law Ken Norman.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert, her daughter Donna, her daughters-in-law BJ and Sharon and her siblings: Kay, Ron, Sheila and Gail.
Helen was born in Lethbridge in 1927. She lived in Barrhill until 1968 and Picture Butte until 2013, before eventually returning to Lethbridge where she resided at Black Rock Terrace until her passing. She was a proud member of the Happy Old Timers in Picture Butte. Helen's hobbies included golfing, camping, and she loved travelling to new places with her friends and family. Her grandchildren were her passion and the most precious things in her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to extend a thank-you to the staff at Black Rock Terrace, the nurses and doctors on 3C at the Chinook Regional Hospital, as well as Renae Peterson for all of their heartfelt care and compassion to Helen.
A Celebration of Helen's Life will be held at the LETHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., with a tribute to Helen being given at 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Helen, donations may be made to any charity of your choice.
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I want to express my complete sorrow over the passing of Helen. I want you to know that I saw her daily at the lodge and she was one of the bravest women I have ever met. She dealt with her health issues with such a positive and brave attitude. She is an inspiaration to me. I am sorry I could not attend the tribute that was given for Helen, I'm sure it was beautiful. Again, I'm sorry for your loss, there will be a huge hole in may of our lives now that she is gone. Karen Ostrup
Helen was a beautiful and caring person and our family feels very blessed to have known her. She will be deeply missed but always remembered. Our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Condolences to you, Dale and your family on the loss of your Mom. Moms hold a special place in our hearts and Helen will be missed. Cherish any special memories you have of times shared together. Hugs to Jo-Ann and you...Deb
We are so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We will miss her friendly face when visiting at Black Rock. Thinking of you all during this sad time in your lives.
To the Charlesworth family, Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom, Gramma and great Gramma. It was always great to visit with Helen whenever we met her (usually at the Shumakers). We know you have many wonderful memories. Thinking of you, Jim and Linda Vance and family