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

Melba Elizabeth Helm[1]

Female 1921 - 2015  (94 years)


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  • 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 Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I369757  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

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

    Family Gilbert A. Weinstein,   b. 22 Nov 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 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 
    1. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Clara Mary Hinsperger - Helm - Jun 1 1981 pg 21.

    2. [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

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