Helen Jean Aime

Helen Jean Aime (nee Hay)

It is with deep sadness, the family of Helen Jean Aime (nee Hay) shares with you her peaceful and comfortable passing on December 6, 2024. To family and loved ones Helen was also known as Helen-Jean, Mum, G’ma, Double G, and Aunt Helen. She will be greatly missed by her children Beverley (Ron Clegg), David (Sarah Ann), and Norman, her grandchildren Katherine (Drayson Mercer), Mikael, and Janet (Tristen Ostrowski) and her great-grandson Archer Mercer. Tremendous sadness is also shared by her brother Bill Hay and sister Irene Hay along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Opening the doors of Heaven, Helen will be welcomed by her loving husband Ted, parents Ron and Margaret (“Peggy”) Hay, brother Ron Hay, and many additional family members.

Born September 11, 1940, Helen entered the world as the second child of Ron and Peggy at “The Farm”, a short drive out of Balmoral, Manitoba. Following early education years, Helen moved to Winnipeg (“The Big City”) under a room-and-board arrangement with the Richardson family, while attending Gordon Bell High School. Graduation led to employment in Winnipeg however, a few years later, Helen’s path would cross with a dairy farmer from Clandeboye, Manitoba named Ted. Their love was sealed with a diamond ring on Valentines Day 1966 followed by a June wedding of the same year. Their life was formed together in Clandeboye at the Aime dairy farm.  A life which soon included her “Three Bears” Beverley, David, and Norman. Helen’s love, strength, and positive influence provided a path for them to follow.

Interests formed early in life for Helen, were birds & flowers, sewing & dress making, knitting & crocheting, bread & pastry making, and sporting events. Helen was always excited to support her Three Bears in sporting interests as they were growing up and, later in life.  It was the enjoyment of being with family to watch a good Jets hockey game or Blue Bombers football game on TV. Being a part of PEO, Chapter S, in Selkirk brought her great joy and comfort with countless cups of tea.

It was caring for people and the nurturing of close relationships with family and friends which Helen valued most. 

A celebration of Helen’s life will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 1:00 PM in the Gilbart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charity of choice. Two of Helen’s favourite charities were Selkirk & District Community Foundation (St. Georges Wakefield Anglican Church Fund) and The Canadian Wildlife Association.

Tributes: www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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