Helen Evelyne Wamboldt – 91, Truro, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 7, 2014, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born June 2, 1923, in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Lauretta (McCarthy) Geddes.
Helen was an active member of First Baptist Church for many years and was involved with Diamond Rebekah Lodge # 15, where she was past President of Rebekah Assembly, past Most Worshipful Grand Mistress of Canada (LOBA) and past Senior Perceptress of Grand Crystal Chapter of Canada. She was also past President and current member of Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, Ladies Auxiliary, Hilden Fire Brigade and past President and current member of Hilden Fireside Group. She volunteered with Canadian Bible Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation and many other organizations over the years.
Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by her son, Terrance "Terry" (Linda Lindsay), Pleasant Valley; daughters, Bonita "Bonnie" (James) Halliday, Dartmouth; Marilyn (Gary) Cunningham, Halifax; Joanne (Larry) Leavitt, Bible Hill; grandchildren, Daniel Cunningham, Tracie (John) Renick, Travis Wamboldt, Katie Wamboldt, Sara Leavitt, Jennifer Leavitt, Jeff Halliday, Ben Halliday; great grandchildren, Alayna and Madalyn Renick; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Horace Wamboldt; sisters, Georgina, Viola, Phyllis, Shirley; brothers, Frank, Frederick, Maurice, Walter, Robert.
Helen’s remains will rest in First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street, Truro, on Thursday, September 11, 2014, where Diamond Rebekah Lodge # 15 will conduct a tribute service at 12:15 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, will conduct a tribute service at 12:30 p.m., followed by public visitation until 1:45 p.m., and funeral service at 2 p.m., Reverend Paul Worden officiating. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Private family interment in Robie Street Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Helen’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or First Baptist Church are welcomed.
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