Helen Marie Taggart - 91, Truro. It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Helen Taggart on Friday, April 19, 2013, at Victoria Way, Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born May 14, 1921, in Manganese Mines, Colchester County, Helen was a daughter of the late Crosby and Maude (Nelson) Hoare, and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Helen spent her early years in Bible Hill until marrying the love of her life, Bruce. She then spent the next 25 years raising a family and traveling the world as an Armed Forces wife, prior to Bruce’s retirement to Hilden in the 70s. She enjoyed traveling the province with Bruce on their many trips, loved spoiling her children and especially her grandchildren, and was always ready for anything. Never one to refuse a dare, her humour and the pranks she carried out are all part of what made up Helen.
Prior to her passing, she was a resident of Victoria Way, Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Helen’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Victoria Way for their professional care and consideration in Helen’s life, and for their overwhelming support to our family during her passing.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Diane (Randy) Trenholm, Ottawa; son, Wayne, Parrsboro; grandchildren, Kim (Colleen), Andrew, Ottawa; Tomas (Cynthia), Maryse (Mishel), British Columbia; great-grandchildren, Tyson, Sophie, British Columbia; sisters-in-law, Lola Ogden, Truro; Hazel Taggart, Bass River; Jean Taggart, Dartmouth; numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bruce; sisters, Eulah Ramsay, Dorothy Holt; brother, Graham; daughter-in-law, Hermance.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Helen’s family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Reverend John Tonks officiating. Reception will follow. Private family interment in Riverside United Church Cemetery, Bass River. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Helen’s memory to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Building Fund are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Helen’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com