Melba Elizabeth Helm^[1]

1921 - 2015  (94 years)

• Name	Melba Elizabeth Helm
  Born	29 Jun 1921
  Gender	Female
  Name	Melba Elizabeth Weinstein
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-369757
  Died	6 Oct 2015	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I369757	Generations
  Last Modified	1 Dec 2024

  
  

  Father	Alexander J. Helm,   b. 16 Dec 1892, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario ,   d. 16 Jul 1951, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Clara Mary Hinsperger,   b. 26 Feb 1893, Deemerton, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario ,   d. 30 May 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Married	8 Jul 1919	Deemerton, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario   [2]
  Family ID	F20983	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gilbert A. Weinstein,   b. 22 Nov 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Last Modified	3 Dec 2024
  Family ID	F256147	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Weinstein, Melba Elizabeth (nee Helm) Born on June 29, 1921, Melba passed away on October 6, 2015 at Columbia Forest in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Weinstein (February 1992). Loving mother of Gary (Lore) Weinstein, Brenda (Ian McCuaig) Lavigne and Terrence (Carolyn) Weinstein. Proud "GG" of Kim (Tim) Gowland, Jeremy (Dee) Weinstein, Jason (Candice) Lavigne, Derek (Carry) Lavigne, Shawn (Crystal) Lavigne, Joshua Weinstein (deceased) and Melanie Weinstein, and 7 great grandchildren Ashley, Jessica, Zack, Emma, Abby, Marcus and Kaitlyn. Sister to Melvin Helm and Elaine Forgett. Predeceased by her parents Alexander Helm and Clara (nee Hinsperger) and brothers Lavern, Gerald, Lloyd, Cletus, Don and sister Marie Helm (in infancy). Melba was a good and faithful servant of the Lord. She was a member of St. Teresa's Church and the associate Catholic Women's League for 33 years. Many people were benefactors of her generosity such as Project Linus for whom she sewed together baby blankets for the needy. She sponsored third world children along with countless other charitable organizations. Melba's family will receive relatives and friends from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 44 Leonard St., on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Melba's memorial. Farewell dear children, my life is passed I dearly loved you to the last Mourn not for me nor sorrow take but love each other for my sake. Melba Weinstein - Tuesday, October 6th, 2015. (2021). Retrieved 2 June 2021, from https://memorials.henrywalser.com/Weinstein-Melba/2263606/obituary.php

  
  

• Sources

  [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Clara Mary Hinsperger - Helm - Jun 1 1981 pg 21. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 8891 (1919), Helm-Hinsperger. Alexander Helm, carpenter of Kitchener, Birth Place: Hessen Age: 26 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893 Father Name: Pius Helm Mother Name: Anna Diebold Spouse Name: Clara Mary Hinsperger, residence of Kitchener, Spouse's Age: 26 Spouse Birth Place: Deemerton Spouse Father Name: John A Hinsperger Spouse Mother Name: Mary Walter Hinsperger Marriage Date: 8 Jul 1919 Marriage Location: Bruce, Deemerton

  
  

• Event Map

  Died - 6 Oct 2015 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth