Helen I. MacLachlan - Age 95, Great Village, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2014, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Mom's wish to remain in her own home for her lifetime was fulfilled. She was born on Brackley Point Road, PEI, and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Vinnie (Trowsdale) Prowse.
Mom trained in nursing at the Women’s General Hospital (Reddy Memorial) in Montreal before returning to Great Village to marry Dad. Family was central to her life and she also had many friends who were very dear to her. She took pleasure meeting people as she worked in MacLachlan’s General Store with Dad and was a devoted member and volunteer at St. James United Church where she sang in the choir and participated in UCW and many committees.
Mom was a founding member of Great Village Garden Club and she enjoyed her involvement in Historical Society and other community organizations over the years. Mom took an active interest in current affairs and was an avid listener to CBC radio. She was a woman of wise and independent mind and she was always keen to share her opinions. Mom and Dad retired in 1981 and enjoyed many years of travel, but Mom’s favourite place to vacation was her beloved PEI, where days on the beach in Brackley brought her great joy.
Survived by her daughters, Sandra (Barbara), Jane (Robert) and son, Robin (Lynn); grandchildren, Andrew (Laura) and Annette Heffernan; Amy (Jason) Muis; Matthew (Erin), Michaela, Marilee and Lucas (Mima) MacLachlan; four great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, Lloyd (Ruth) Prowse, Lively, Ontario, sister-in-law, Donalda Nelson, Truro. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Muir (2003); sister, Eleanor Morrell; brother, Alvin Prowse; son-in-law, Graham Campbell.
Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the family home, 69 Great Village Lornevale Road, Great Village. A service of Celebration will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2014, at St. James United Church, corner of Highway 2 and Great Village Lornevale Road, Great Village, Reverend Dan Gunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate memorial donations be made to Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) whose services Mom was able to make use of for over 18 years; St. James United Church Preservation Fund or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. 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