We Remember
BURNETT, Helen
May 8, 1923 — April 14, 2022
Helen passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Larry James Burnett (Karen) of Vernon and William Joseph Burnett (Margaret) of Winnipeg; her daughters, Patricia Helen Guyda and Sharon Louise Sinclair, both of Winnipeg; grandchildren Kristie-Lee (Casey), Helen (John), Tyler (Inna), Heather (Jon), Jeremy (Emily), John, Jacqueline, and Kathryn; as well as her sister, Yvonne of Toronto; and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ken, and grandchild, Jennifer.
Helen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on May 8, 1923, the eldest child of Dennis and Ann Seguin (née Byrne). In 1943, Helen married the love of her life, Ken.
Helen was an intelligent, fire-cracker of a woman, who enjoyed life and believed in a good party. An excellent bridge player, she appreciated a worthy opponent and did not suffer fools. She rose to each challenge in her life with strength, resilience and style. Much loved by family and friends, Helen will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Mass will be held at on SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022, at 10:30 am, at ST. CHARLES GARNIER CHURCH, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC. A private interment will follow.
Service
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022, at 10:30 am,
Location
ST. CHARLES GARNIER CHURCH
To the entire family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences. To say that I was shocked when I heard that Helen had passed is an understatement. In all of her years at Missionwood Helen has ever been the constant, she was just such a strong force. She knew her mind and made sure it was heard. And those who knew her well loved her for it! I adored Helen, her humor and tenacity will live forever in my heart. She and Ken could both be “tough nuts” but underneath those shells they were all heart and I loved every minute that I was fortunate enough to know them both. Heaven just got a bit brighter and certainly a little more interesting now that she has arrived.
I will unfortunately be unable to make it to the service but please know thoughts are with you all.
Sarah Spinks
I’ve uploaded a photo that I have held onto for a lot of years now….my favorite trouble makers…Ken, Helen & Todd