Obituary

(Retired employee of the Toronto Board of Education)

Peacefully at the age of 95, died on Saturday October 18th, 2025 at Belmont House. Predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Lew Brown. Helen will be sadly missed by sons, Lorne (Laura) and Doug. Adoring Grandma of Haley, Amy and Kelly. Special mother to Kathy Cocchio and grandmother to Deanna, James, Marc and Tessa. Great grandmother to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society and Sunnybrook Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation

Date
October 27, 2025
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes, Annette Street
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Service

Date
October 27, 2025
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes, Annette Street
Time
12:00 PM

Burial

Date
October 27, 2025
Location
Westminster Cemetery
Time
01:45 PM
Memo

Burial time is an estimate depending on traffic and weather.

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October 26, 2025
Joanne Anderson
Our deepest sympathy is for Doug, Lorne and family for their loss. Helen was one of our closest friends, a week-end neighbor who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
October 26, 2025
Stephan
Deepest sympathy to Doug and Lorne and their extended family on their loss. Helen enjoyed a very fruitful life gaining many friends over the years.
October 23, 2025
Terry Kyritsis
Doug and family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. I am sorry I'm not able to attend the service but I will be thinking and praying for you and the family. May your mom rest in peace.
October 22, 2025
paul psutka
A wonderful lady and a life well lived.
October 22, 2025
CLAUDE SULPIZI
Doug & Lorne, my deepest sympathies to you both during this difficult time. Helen always carried such a positive love for life. I knew her from skiing at Blue Mountain, from all our trips to Colorado together and more recently, from her smile at the bottom of the Silver Bullet line-up as she waited out in the cold just to say high to all of her skier friends. She had a wonderful sense of humour that always brought smiles to everyone around. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace, Helen.
October 21, 2025
Stephanie, Claudio and family
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Helen’s smile, laugh and sense of humour so vividly. She left a beautiful impression on all who were lucky enough to have her in their lives. Sending our love to the family.