Helen Patricia Evans

Helen Patricia Evans, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and loving Friend. She lost her battle to stomach cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 26, 2023 at the age of 66 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Born August 4th, 1956 in Halifax, Nova Scotia 3rd of 9 children. She was the daughter of the late Anne Hailey Lavangie and Thomas Evans, a caring sister to Geraldine Crawley (Edward), Carolyn Reeves (Marques), Sharon Evans, Darlene Evans (Fernando), Stephen Evans (Will), Mary Evans-Ash (Brad), Christine Evans (Keith) and Annette D'Ambrosio (late Aldo D'Ambrosio).

She is survived by her 5 children with the loving help and support of late Donald Harold Thomas (love of her life). Michelle Borden (Kevin), Stanley Junior Borden, Freeman Cory Borden (Angela), Tynesha Skye Thomas (Adrian), Kimber Thomas (Carlos).

She is also survived by her 23 Grandchildren, Kierra, Keisha, Kyle, Teona, Emily, Gabryelle, Victoria, Cory, Tamia, Aliyah, Nyla, Keion & Jaylah, Melissa, Ebony, Mahogany, Rhonda, Raven, Jamal, John, Tyron, Shakim, and Javon, step-grandson Devon, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen was always the life of the party and always had a way of touching peoples hearts everywhere she went. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her niece Trina Wright (Alton), step-daughter Adele Florance Thomas, her best friend of 48 years Maxine Johnson & Blondina Shoy and Mina Murray.

The funeral will be held on May 4, 2023 at Hope Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. at 4660 Bank Street, Gloucester, Ontario.

We invite family and friends to join us at the Ray Friel Centre from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.