Obituary of Helen Britannia Tylee
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TYLEE, HELEN: Peacefully at Chateau Gardens in Niagara on the Lake on Saturday, April 27, 2013, Helen Britannia Tylee (nee McMane) of Smithville passed away in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Purkiss Tylee (2004). Loving mother of Marilynne and Glenn Richards of Goderich, Janice and John White of Welland and Patricia and Art Albu of Welland. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Also survived by sisters-in-law Ruby Tylee and Lois Burtch (Bill). Helen was a long-time employee of Nicol's Drug Store in Smithville. Predeceased by son William, daughter-in-law Linda, parents Mildred and Lorne McMane, sisters Ruth Gunning (Max), Ferne Horrill (Jack), and Vera Coomber (Ray), brothers Charles McMane (Gladys), Eric McMane (Grace), Neale McMane and an infant brother, brothers-in-law Royal Tylee and Barry Tylee, and sister-in-law Margaret Tylee. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Monday, April 29 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 216 Station Street, Smithville on Tuesday, April 30 at 2 pm with interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to St. Luke's Anglican Church would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home.
