It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of
Helen Eileen Sweeney of Springhill. Helen
passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Springhill,
NS.
Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Ernest
and Nancy Vietta "Violet" (Foster) MacDonald.
Helen worked for over 28 years between the Amherst and
Springhill Hospitals, as a CNA. She was very devoted to her family,
and friends. She was a member of St. Andrews Wesley United Church,
Springhill. Helen enjoyed traveling, curling, dancing, playing washer
toss, attending Springhill Senior Citizen Club functions, and
especially time at her cottages. She loved life and lived it to the
fullest through simple pleasures. She loved being around people and
had the ability to reach people in a deep and positive
way.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Brenda (Austin)
Williams, Springhill and Bonnie (David) Rushton, Rodney;
grandchildren, Douglas (Kelly) Williams, Tracy (Sean) King, Paul
(Carrie) Williams, Erin (Evan Smith) Rushton and Derek (Karrie)
Rushton; fourteen great grandchildren; three great great
grandchildren; grandson-in-law, John Collins, Fenwick,
NS
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Alister
Sweeney; granddaughter, Nancy Collins; brother, Gordon and infant
brother Douglas; infant sister, Mildred; nephews Robbie MacDonald and
Gary Vickery; as well as her best friend Marge Chapman.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of
A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane
Street, Springhill, NS, (902 597 2361). A graveside committal service
will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at a later
date.
If so desired, donations in Helen's memory may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of your choice,
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Helen's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.