October 18, 1925 – February 4, 2016

Oehm_HelenOehm, Helen (nee Shaw) – Peacefully on February 4, 2016 at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas, ON with family at her side at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by loving husband Gerald (2013).  Survived by loving children Douglas, Jane, Sandra Shaver (Randy), Tim (Nancy), 9 grandchildren Alysa, Matthew, Joshua, Jennifer, Christopher, Samantha, Nicholas, Lauren, Kristen and 5 great-grandchildren.  Survived by sister Alice, predeceased by parents Sarah and Roderick Shaw, siblings Alister, Marion and John.  Helen was raised in Glace Bay, NS and moved to Hamilton, ON where she began her career as an operator at Bell Canada until such time as she dedicated her life to raising her children with love and devotion.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  The family wishes to express their appreciation to all staff at Wentworth Lodge for their continuous kindness and affection for our beloved Helen, the care that they provided her over the years was outstanding.  Friends and family will be received on Saturday, February 13th, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Helen’s Service at 12:00 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  Cremation has taken place.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Foundation or a charity of choice.