HELEN EDITH HENN (NEE HATFIELD)

HELEN EDITH HENN (NEE HATFIELD)

July 25, 1920 – Sept 20, 2015

Edith Henn passed away peacefully at Noric House in Vernon, BC on September 20, 2015. Edith was born in East Brookville, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia on July 25, 1920, the third of five children.

Edith was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George Henn; son, George Randall Henn; brother Walter and sisters Hazel, Dorothy and Gwen. She also had a foster sister Marion Moir.

Edith is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara Henn of Vernon, BC, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Edith and George moved to Chilliwack, BC in the mid-1950s and to Vernon in 1957 when George was posted to the Vernon Army Camp. Mum worked as a nurse in Springhill, NS, Chilliwack and for many years at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff of Carrington Place, Monashee Mews and Noric House for their wonderful care of Mum over the last several years. Their kindness will not be forgotten.

She will be remembered as a calm, kind and loyal friend to all who knew her.

A remembrance service and tea will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 – 32nd Avenue, in Vernon on Saturday, September 26 at 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.


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