Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Helen A. Otterbein

Female 1917 - 2011  (93 years)


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  • Name Helen A. Otterbein 
    Born 29 Oct 1917  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Name Helen A. Raymond 
    Residence 1921  Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-301411 
    Died 9 Jan 2011  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I301411  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Valentine Allensen Otterbein,   b. 27 Jul 1893, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Feb 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Hermina Catherine "Minnie" Forster,   b. May 1894, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1976  (Age ~ 81 years) 
    Married 23 Aug 1916  Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F238735  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Garfield "Gar" Raymond,   b. 8 Aug 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Oct 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F62684  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Helen Raymond 1917-2011- Passed away peacefully at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the age of 93.

      Beloved wife of the late Garfield (1995); Loving mother of Carol and Joanne Raymond. Sadly missed by sisters Louise, and Lorraine, and brothers Earl (Charlotte), Ed (Carol), Art, and Stan Otterbein. Sister-in-law to Lester and Onnerene Brox. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister Marie Herter.

      Born in Kitchener, on October 29, 1917 to the late Valentine and Hermina Otterbein. She enjoyed floral arranging and managed Raymond's Flower Shop for over 30 years. She was a Charter member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church. Helen enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting. She also enjoyed travelling with her husband Garfield in their younger years.

      The family wishes to thank the staff at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre for their compassionate care of Helen during her stay there.

      Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (171 King St. South, Waterloo) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation to continue on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 1-1:45 p.m. A funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 2p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Mark Harris officiating. Reception will immediately follow the funeral. Interment in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

      Donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation and may be arranged through the funeral home by visiting www.erbgood.com or calling 519-745-8445

      Obituary of Helen Raymond | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/12697/Helen-Raymond/obituary.html (Accessed: 2 January 2023).

  • Sources 
    1. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, St. Clements 1921Sub Dist. 7 Page 14.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225059343.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Oct 1917 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Jan 2011 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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