Obituary of Barbara Marion Helmkay

HELMKAY, Barbara Marion (nee Smith) Passed away suddenly Friday, May 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Loving Wife and best friend of Gordon for 57 years. She leaves behind her children Gordon Jr., James (Jessie), Wendy (Tony) and Christopher (Shelly). Cherished Nanny to Tiffany, James Jr., Brittany, Nicholas, Kristine and Carly and Great Nanny to Rylan and Emersyn. Loving sister of Beverly Matthews and special friend of Sue and Dave Gagne. Barb was retired from Ridley College where she worked as Head Master's Secretary at lower school for many years. She loved her job and made many friends. She was also a long time member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Barb had a passion for traveling with her husband as they took cruises to many countries around the world. She enjoyed reading and watching sports. Her family meant the world to her, she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. A special thanks to the staff in the ICU Critical Care Unit of the St. Catharines Hospital for all their care and compassion. Barb's family will receive guests at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Barb's Life will be held in the funeral home chapel Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. An Inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Niagara or to the Salvation Army.