In loving memory of our mother Lily Ida Marie Helbling who passed away peacefully with family by her side at Princess Court on August 10th 2020 at the age of 94.
Lilly was born on December 6th 1925 in Biel, Switzerland. In 1966 Lily, with her husband Hans and their four children immigrated to Canada and settled in the Wainwright Township.
Where they enjoyed farming for many years. Lily continued to reside in The Dryden area until moving to Patricia Gardens and later Princess Court.
Lily enjoyed gardening, knitting, traveling and surrounding herself with her Family.
Lily was predeceased by her husband Hans Helbling in 2015. She is survived by her children Hermann (Joanne) Helbling of Dryden, Vreni Helbling of Switzerland, Heidi (Heinz) Steiner-Helbling of Switzerland, and Fred (Julie) Helbling of Dryden.
Left to mourn are grandchildren Eric (Stephanie) Helbling of Ottawa, Alanna (Mike) Helbling, Kayla (Dan) Helbling, Lori (Dave) Helbling, Lisa (Ryan) Helbling, Laine Helbling, Ryan (Ricki) Helbling, Daniel Degen & Rita (Roman) Degen of Switzerland and great grandchildren Madison, Lynda, Chloe and Cara-Maria.
Nieces Lotti and Madeline and families of Switzerland
Special thanks to Dr. Cortens and all the nurses, PSWs, and staff at Princess Court who cared for Lily.
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