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HELEN MCPHEE

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HELEN MCPHEE

1924 - 2009

Helen McPhee of Taber, beloved wife of the late Charles McPhee passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her children Lyn (Art) Ingram of Carberry, Manitoba, Sandra (Don) Hillman of Grassy Lake, Rocky (Heather) McPhee of Taber, Penny McPhee of Taber, Randall (Dorothy) McPhee of Lethbridge, Rodney (Michelle) McPhee of Brooks and Candy Karren (Blaine Burton) of Taber; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Art (Lydia) Perini of Taber; sister Marion (Doug) Halpenny of Niagra Falls as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles; son Robin; grandson Brandon Karren; parents Mario and Ida Perini; brothers Tito and Albert.
Helen was born April 19, 1924 in Taber where she was raised and educated. She married Charles McPhee in 1942. Shortly after they were married, Charles enlisted in the Airforce. During this time they were stationed in Edmonton, Alaska, Winnipeg and Saskatoon. Following Charles’ discharge from the Airforce in 1959, they moved to Taber where Helen has resided until her passing. Helen worked at the Palace Hotel until her retirement. She made many friends during her time there. Helen enjoyed playing bingo, gardening and embroidery. She also collected stuffed animals, pins and various other trinkets. Her final years were spent living at Homestead Manor, which allowed her to be close to many of her lifelong friends.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Helen’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.