Obituaries: Helen Elizabeth Dobni

December 9, 2024

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1933 ~ 2024 (age 91)

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Helen passed away peacefully at Kindersley Hospital on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 91.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Chester; and her two sons, Barry and Chester Jr. Her five sisters and their husbands, and four brothers and their wives.

Helen is survived by her sister Chris and sister-in-law Anne. Her children, Shelley(Greg), Cindy (Gary), Ron, Patricia, Jennifer (John) and 14 grandchildren (and spouses) and 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and close friends,

Helen was born on January 5, 1933, on the family farm near Burr, Saskatchewan. Starting work at the age of 15, she came to work at the Fries farm West of Kindersley as a help to Mrs. Fries. She then went to work at Robinsons store , which happened to be across the street from the Seymour Hotel. Our Dad spotted her, they met, fell in love, and were married in October of 1953.

They raised seven children in Kindersley. Helen was involved in her church, St. Joseph’s Parish, in the choir and was a member of the CWL for 70 years. In later years she again worked in Robinsons store, and also started her own catering business. Helen was a wonderful cook and also enjoyed sewing and knitting. She loved playing cards with friends and neighbours and having get-togethers with family and friends. Mom was fortunate to travel, with Mexico, Cuba, Hawaii, and Arizona being some of the destinations.

Christmas was a special time for Mom and this year a couple of her daughters put her tree up for her, she would listen to tapes of Bing Crosby and enjoy looking at the tree all lit up.

Mom was able to live independently right up to the time of her passing, which was a blessing.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and doctors at the Kindersley Hospital (and the Stars air ambulance crew) for their compassionate care in mom’s final moments.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s name may be made to the Kindersley and District Health and Wellness Foundation. Box 195 Kindersley, Sask. S0L 1S0.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen Elizabeth Dobni, please visit our floral store.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the St.Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kindersley. 600 4th Ave. West

Services
Memorial Mass
Saturday
December 14, 2024
2:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
600 4th Ave West
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0

Donations
Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation
Box 195, Kindersley SK S0L 1S0