Dinsmore, Helen Marie

Helen Dinsmore of Thornbury passed away peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at the age of 86. Born in Hanover on February 12, 1933, Helen was a daughter of the late Percy and Hilda (nee Hallman) Ramer.

She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Dinsmore who predeceased her on July 25, 2018.

Helen was the loving mother of Sharon Frost (Bob) of Owen Sound, Dave Dinsmore of Sault Ste. Marie, Dianne Hamill (Barry) of Owen Sound, Gwen Boux (Marck) of Calgary, AB, Roger Dinsmore (Lora) of Thornbury, and Joanne Horn (Jason) of Duncan, BC.

She was the cherished grandma of Ben, Tina, Dianna, Dan, Dana, Darren, John, Brandon, Nick, Josh, Steven, Jordan, Michael, Cassidy, James, Tim, Devon, Brittany, Logan, and will be cherished as well by their spouses and her many great grandchildren.

Helen was the dear sister of Joyce Rolston (late Robert) of Cambridge, Paul Ramer (late Mary) of Alberta, and was predeceased by her brother Ken Ramer (late Joyce). She will be remembered fondly by the Dinsmore family and by her many nieces, nephews and their families.

Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 2 until 5 p.m.  A funeral service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11 o’clock with visiting the hour prior to service.  A service of committal and interment will follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

Details

Sunday, October 6, 2019
Visitiation: Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2 until 5 p.m.

Monday, October 7, 2019 11:00 AM
Service: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11 o'clock.

Make a donation in memory of Helen Marie Dinsmore

Donations: Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
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Memories & Messages of condolence

  1. Sandra Pyatt
    Wednesday, October 2, 2019

    Dear Roger, Lora, Jamie and Tim

    Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your loved one.

    Sandra & Randy Pyatt

    Reply
  2. christine graham
    Wednesday, October 2, 2019

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. May good cherished memories be with you now to carry you through this time. Love Bev and Chris Graham and family.

    Reply
  3. Janette & John Genereaux
    Thursday, October 3, 2019

    Helen had such a beautiful singing voice and lit up around gospel music! She has now reached her mansion!

    Reply
  4. Linda Brown
    Saturday, October 5, 2019

    Diane, Barry and family sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  5. John and Dawn Lancaster
    Sunday, October 6, 2019

    So sorry for your loss, praying for your whole family at this time

    Reply

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