Helen Slack

Helen Sarah Slack
May 18, 1930 - August 04, 2023

Helen Sarah Slack (Rowntree) peacefully passed at her residence on August 04, 2023 at the age of 93. Helen was predeceased by her husband Austin Hallam Slack, her daughter Helen “Marlene” Waddle, her father Wilbert Rowntree, her mother Erie, her brothers Alvin (Genevieve) and Beverly (Ethel) Rowntree, her sister Jean Awde (Bill), her brother in law Hans Trainer, her, in-laws William Stallwood and Emma “Francis” Slack, brother in-laws Jabez (Lola) passed in 2022 at the age of 100, Edwin (Jeanne), Delmere ( survived by Margaret “Mae” ), her sister in-law Eileen (Doug Martin). Helen is survived by her daughter Emily “Janet” Beam (Alan), her grandchildren Toby Alan Beam (Lisa), Todd Michael Beam and Kevin Richard Waddle, her great grandchildren Megan Marlie, Trevor Alan and Christian Joseph, her sister Marie Trainer, her sister in law Grace Lockert and her extended family and friends. Helen resided at Ridgeview LTCC in Stoney Creek where she cherished the staff & residents and participating in activities, especially Church. It was a miracle that when all else had vanished, as soon as the music played, Helen would lead all in singing the tunes. She was certified as Ridgeview’s Singing Queen. Helen “Sadie” passed from this life into eternal life and is reunited with her beloved husband Austin and daughter Marlene “Marlie”. As was her wish, her ashes will be laid to rest beside her beloved Austin in Gill Cemetery.   A private family service will be held.  Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com

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