Obituary of Helen Raymond

Passed away peacefully at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Garfield (1995); Loving mother of Carol and Joanne Raymond. Sadly missed by sisters Louise, and Lorraine, and brothers Earl (Charlotte), Ed (Carol), Art, and Stan Otterbein. Sister-in-law to Lester and Onnerene Brox. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister Marie Herter. Born in Kitchener, on October 29, 1917 to the late Valentine and Hermina Otterbein. She enjoyed floral arranging and managed Raymond's Flower Shop for over 30 years. She was a Charter member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church. Helen enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting. She also enjoyed travelling with her husband Garfield in their younger years. The family wishes to thank the staff at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre for their compassionate care of Helen during her stay there. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (171 King St. South, Waterloo) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation to continue on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 1 - 1:45 p.m. A funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 2p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Mark Harris officiating. Reception will immediately follow the funeral. Interment in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation and may be arranged through the funeral home by visiting www.erbgood.com or calling 519-745-8445.