Death Notices

BODNAR, Helen Louise (nee Proper) 1936-2019 – passed away at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 in her 84th year.  Beloved wife of Bert Bodnar Sr.  Loving mother of Bert Jr. (Christine) of Norwich.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Patrick (Kathryn), their son Matthew;  Michael (Bethany) and Sophie Bodnar.  Helen will be sadly missed by her siblings Ila Doyle of Vancouver, Pat Jacques of Simcoe, June Taylor (Dave) of Toronto, Rosemary Vanhooren of Simcoe, Sherry Proper of Hamilton and Larry Proper of Woodstock.  Helen will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Predeceased by her sisters Alice Kishinsky, Annie Allison, Ruth Carpenter and by brothers Bruce, Mervin, Lorne and John.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Helen with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Friday, September 27th, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Al Feere officiating.  Private interment of Ashes:  Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford at a later date.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Helen are asked to consider the Bethel Baptist Church or Participation House.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199