In Loving Memory of

Helen McFadyen

(Maiden: Bilinsky)
of Edmonton
Aug 26, 2020

 

 

Iā??m so sorry to hear of Aunt Helenā??s passing. She was a beautiful soul and light to this world. I will never forget the kindness that she held in her heart and I am so sorry I only just heard of this now. I hope and pray that the rest of you are well. My condolences for your loss Uncle Stuart and family. Aunt Helen was such special person. I loved her dearly.
posted by Amanda Mcfadyen : Relative : Jan 13, 2022

 

Stuart and All Your Family, You will be in our thoughts, especially on Thursday when you celebrate Helen's Life. We both enjoyed every chance to meet her, with you, whether in Edmonton or on the Island. Helen was, and always will be, a very special person in our hearts. We wish you,and the Family, our deepest condolences. Come back to see us some day soon, Stuart. Jim and Wendy
posted by Jim and Wendy Russell : Jim was a long-time member of the Faculty Club 'lunch club' with Stuart. This developed into a long-time friendship as a foursome and many great times in Edmonton and on Vancouver Island following our move here. : Sep 03, 2020

 

We will miss Helen. She was always so kind, gracious, and welcoming. I loved her laugh. Even though we didn't spend a lot of time together recently, we often talk about how much we enjoyed being your neighbours. Our sincere and deep felt condolences to you, Deborah, Deidre, Jacqueline and families.
posted by Barb Harrison Wynn James : neighbours : Sep 03, 2020

 

We are so saddened to hear about your wife?s passing. I hope you have many family members and friends to gather around you during this difficult time. Please accept the deepest condolences from us at the Compassion Network.
posted by Charolate Wrubleski : We are so honoured to have spent time providing care and support for Helen and Stuart. : Sep 02, 2020

 

STUART: Our Sincere Condolences at the loss of your Wonderful Lifetime Partner Helen. You two have been an Inspiration to Many, with your Shining Dispositions and Joy for Living. Very few have been fortunate enough to so thoroughly enjoy the many Ocean Cruises that you shared, and we Know that you shall be Blessed with many memories of Helen's Love for you and your family... Keep on Dancing... she and my Eva are watching!
posted by PETER CAMERON : My wife Eva & I met aboard Queen Victoria on a Mediterranean Cruise, with enjoyable evenings together on the dance floor, and daytime tours ashore IE: Rome & Rhodes. : Sep 02, 2020

 

I think off you! What a great loss. Love you beautiful woman. And know that we were talking about you all on Tuesday night. Steven planning a trip to Canada next year. Kisses from Holland Bianca xxx
posted by Bianca Zwan : We met in Greece mabey 1983/1984 Deidre was with them. Wonderful people. : Aug 31, 2020

 

I was deeply saddened to learn of Helen's passing. I have so many fond remembrances of Helen during my time at the Faculty of Business. She was always there for Stuart and for the departmental members before, during and after his tenure as departmental chair. Helen was warm, understanding and an exceptional host. I never knew Helen as a nurse but I can't imagine patients being in better hands. My thoughts and prayers are with Stuart and her family at this difficult time..
posted by Ivan Ivankovich : Faculty of Business : Aug 31, 2020

 

Stuart, Debbie, Deidre and Jacquie - our sympathy and thoughts are with you. Although it is now almost 40 years since we left Edmonton, the memories of Helen leading the way at the annual New Years Eve festivities at the Faculty Club and the 'dressing up' parties in the basement at Hardisty Drive are still very live in our memory. She was a great wife and mother and a very good friend to us. Best wishes Di and Mike
posted by Di and Mike Vertigan : Friends and colleague from Edmonton. : Aug 31, 2020

 

Our deepest condolences to Stuart and family, may the help of family and friends sustain you at this time....
posted by Bernie and Pat Wilock : Helen was a good friend of my sister Sylvia Ferris.....we were from Vista and Helens family lived across the street from us. : Aug 30, 2020

 

It is with great deal of sadness being advised of Helen?s passing. Although we have not been in close contact the past ten years but we shared a very special time during our 2011 Cunard cruise. The special time each evening at dinner sharing stories and laughter was extraordinary and will always be etched in our memory forever. We remember Helen as the quiet and classy lady, highly articulate, funny, friendly and quite a dancing partner for Stuart. Our sincere condolences to the McFadyen families knowing that our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
posted by Bing Mah : We met at a Cunard European Cruise in 2011 : Aug 30, 2020

 

Stuart and family, Please accept my heart felt sympathy for your loss. I remember vividly that Helen was a friendly, welcoming person when we became acquainted in Vancouver in the 60?s. She was so very kind to me at a time that I didn?t know too many people in the city. She certainly will be much missed. Love and best wishes, Barb
posted by Barbara Goyer : Stuart was a very close friend to my brother, Don. : Aug 30, 2020

 

Dear Stuart I was very sad to read of the death of your wife. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss, and sympathy to all your family. Elaine
posted by Elaine Geddes : Work colleague : Aug 30, 2020

 

I was so very saddened to hear of the passing away of Helen. I and my husband (now passed away) have known Stuart and Helen for many decades and, even though we lived at different ends of the country, we enjoyed the odd visit over the years. We always looked forward to hearing from them at Christmas time with news of their annual adventures. Lots of good memories to carry you through this difficult time of loss. Stuart, you and your daughters and their families have lost a very dear soul in a wife, mother and grandmother. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rest in peace, dear Helen
posted by BARBARA WILSON : Long time friends. My husband and Stuart where childhood friends in Winnipeg and always stayed in touch. I met them both in the late 1960s and we stayed in touch ever since : Aug 30, 2020

 

Hi Deborah, Sorry to hear the news of your mom's passing. James saw her obituary in the Journal this morning. I hope you and your family are doing well. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My mom passed away in September of 2018. Best regards to you, Jason, Dylan, and Jacquie ~Sally, James, Claire & Zach
posted by Sally Ferrero : Deborah's friend : Aug 29, 2020