Obituary of Helen-Elizabeth Dwyer

Helen Elizabeth Chouinard Died: Wed Apr 18, 2012 CHOUINARD, HELEN ELIZABETH – It is with sadness the family announces the unexpected passing of Helen Chouinard (formerly of Loch Lomond) at the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 18, 2012 at the age of 93. Helen was predeceased by her husband Amédée, daughters Anita (William) Hooper, Martha (Tom) Butler, infant son Joseph William, and brothers Andrew (Andy) Dwyer and John (Curley) Dwyer. Helen was the beloved mother of Vernon (Pat) and Peter (Terri), both of Saint John. She also was the much loved Nana of Craig (Carmel) Chouinard, Krista (Mike) Hartery, Lisa Chouinard, Brent Hooper, Sarah (Steve) Chouinard-Horne, Jill Butler, Jonathan Chouinard and Kate Butler; and Great-Nana of Keegan, Noah and Declan Hartery. Helen leaves two brothers, Fr. Lloyd Dwyer of Sydney, NS, and Kevin Dwyer (Lois) of Whitby, ON, and two sisters, Anne (Bill) Nobes of White Rock, BC and Verna Dwyer of Comox, BC. Born in New Glasgow, NS to the late Catherine and John Dwyer, Helen entered the field of nursing where she met the love of her life, Amédée. She enjoyed many years of running the post office in Loch Lomond, where she and Amédée settled, and devoted her time to his many interests and raising their children. Her family will receive friends and relatives at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, on Friday 2- 4 and 7- 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Church, Loch Lomond Road, 11:00 am on Saturday April 21st. A reception will be held at the H.O.P.E. Centre (next to the church) and interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Saint John. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the H.O.P.E. Centre or donor’s choice.