Peacefully, surrounded by family at the Manotick Place Retirement Community, on Thursday, June 15, 2023; age 80 years. Beloved wife of late Francis Mott. Loving mother of Christine Turnbull (Tony) and Michael (Tammy); proud Grandma to Josh, Andrea, and William (Alissa) Turnbull. Predeceased by siblings Michael (Madeleine) and Malcolm. Cherished daughter of the late Leslie Broxham and late Ann Broxham (Craig).
Helen’s passion was photography, something that she started at a very young age and continued throughout her life, she travelled the world with Foreign Affairs and was an avid ship watcher along the St. Lawrence River.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa. A Private Graveside Service will take place in the National Military Cemetery, located at Beechwood Cemetery, where Helen will be laid to rest with her late husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CHEO.
Digital Guestbook
Sandra Graham
Mardy Howe
Helen was a kind and caring person. She shared her nature a Upper Canada Village photos with.She was my window to all her photos. She was soft spoken and giving. She loved her children and grandchildren and spoke of them often. I only known Helen for 10 years. I wish I had known her longer. I will keep her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers ?
Marion Graham
We will surely miss Helen, we so enjoyed her photography on Facebook and will truly miss her daily outlook on nature and animals through her photography. Our deepest condolences to the family. Love Marion and Ken
Jon Vickers Marshall
Our personal condolences to the family and friends of Helen
She contributed to our South Grenville Community with her pictures of the St Lawrence and nature in our area.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and for Helen.
Jon Vickers Marshall Publisher South Grenville Beacon
Cindy Biron
Always kind, always smiling, I will miss your laughter and your beautiful photos. She was a wonderful Aunt, and sweet soul. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace and may you all find comfort in your memories.
Dianne Helmer
Helen had such an interest in life around her and an absolutely talented way of capturing it in her photos. Sincere condolences to her family.
Brian & Cathy Johnson
Our cherished friendship began on the river at Prescott some time ago. An affinity with all things historical, especially riverside was shared between us. You brightened every stopover as you met the Canadian Empress at your section of the river, catching us here, there... well, anywhere. THANKYOU for your priceless cannon shot of me for my birthday at Fort Wellington. Love Cathy and Brian Johnson
Joe Martelle
Helen was one of a kind. She made the community around her stronger by just being herself.
Brian Turnbull
Helen and Gail shared the same disease and provided support to each other as they moved down that final final path to everlasting peace.
Shauna Graham
My sympathy to the family. A kind and gentle person. I so enjoyed her inspiring photography. She always captured such uplifting views and thoughts of the beauty of nature. Rest In Peace
Helen was a wonderful person and a great sister-in-law. I always enjoyed viewing her pictures which she so kindly posted on facebook. Helen will be missed by myself and a great many others.