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Obituary of Helen Spence
Spence, Helen Louise (nee Ryckman)
Following a life of family, hard work and quilting, Helen Louise Spence (nee Ryckman) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 with her loving husband and 3 daughters by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Eugene & Margaret (nee Galbraith) Ryckman.
She will be remembered by her husband, Walter Spence, her children, Debbie & Jeff Kemp, Denise Reid (the late Brian), & Diana Vereecken (the late Rudy). By her grandchildren, Dustin Kemp, Jarrod & Alicia Kemp, Gavin & Dezarae Kemp, Abbie Kemp Ball, Jennifer & Wes Klassen, Melissa & Rob Cripps, Jerry & Rachel Reid, Megan & Braden Barnier, Walter & Jenny Vereecken, Theo & Rowena Vereecken and by her great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Cole, Zephyr, Olivia, Violet, Alexis, Oakland, Evelyn, Ainsley, the late Presley, William, Julian, Isabel, Alexander, Sebastien, Damien & Xavier.
Sister of Eugene Ryckman (the late Shirley) & Gary Ryckman (the late Phyllis).
Sister-in-law of Benny Spence (Ruthanne), & Rosemary Larkin (Tim).
Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family.
After retiring from the Catholic School System, Mom was an avid quilter & loved her crafts. Walter & Helen enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance & LHSC – University Hospital for their care and compassion.
Family to receive friends & family on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at the Funeral Home. Burial is to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ridgetown.
In memory of Helen, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
76 Main Street East,
Ridgetown
519 674 3141
1939 2023
Death notice for the town of: Ridgetown, Province: Ontario
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