ELENA (HELEN) ANNA SCHOOR

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ELENA (HELEN) ANNA SCHOOR (nee Buccini) 1917 - 2009 Helen passed peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Grace Hospital. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Penny (Brian); three sons, Ken (Sharon), Fred (Delia) and Ed; three grandchildren, David and Julia and Jenn; great-grandchildren, Anica, Nolan and Jacob, as well as sisters-in-law, Jean Buccini, Eileen Berrie (Ted) and Violet Jolly and many nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband Leo Schoor, father Sam Buccini, his wife Maria and brothers Don and Art and his wife Pat. Helen was a rare individual who truly welcomed each new day with vitality and vigor. She practiced her profession as a seamstress for over 70 years, still a sewing perfectionist. Helen was a world traveller, bingo lover, racetrack aficionado and a competitive curler for many years who still enjoyed watching all the major curling events on television. Helen loved life and made friends easily and was fortunate to be living independently in her home with the aid of her son Ed and care and service providers, Kelly and Kim. Mom still enjoyed spending many hours on the phone with her sister-in-law Jean and long time friend Edith Hyslop debating the issues of the day. And she never liked to say good-bye, but so long till we meet again. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Intensive Care Unit at the Grace Hospital for their comforting care during Helen's last days. A celebration of Helen's life will be held on Friday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, with a viewing one-half hour prior. Interment and reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2009