Obituary of Helen Hills

HILLS, Helen (Hipwell) Born August 12th,1930, passed away June 19,2011 at Hospice Niagara surrounded by her beloved children. Mom is "Going Home" after a long journey and a short courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted and adored "Mom" of Brian and his late wife Lynn(May 2010), Debby and Nick Matwijenko, Wendy and Harry Atkins and Wayne and Janet Hills. She was the much loved "Grandma" to Keena Casarella, Kamellah and Dan Celetti, Trisha and Michael Hills, Matthew and Whitney Hills and "Nanna" to her great-grandchildren, Cole, Angelica, Frank and baby Anthony. Helen leaves behind her special sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Fred Gillard, her brother Richard and his wife Marcy, sister-in-law, Bev Warden and several nieces, nephews and their families.Helen was a faithful companion to Del Peterson and they enjoyed each others company for many years. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to CCAC, Dr. Arvinte and the entire staff and volunteers at Hospice Niagara. They were truly "God's" Angels and made Mom's last days peaceful allowing us to just "love" her to the end. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Helen's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday, June 21st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A service to celebrate her life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, June 22nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hospice Niagara would be greatly appreciated. You will be forever in our hearts and we thank "God" for you! Rest in Peace Mom.