Obituary of Helen Jean Hammer

Passed away at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Survived by her three children, Morgan Bradford, Martyn Graham and Janet Lynn

Predeceased by her siblings Sadie (Duncan), Orville (Audrey), Anna (George), Lyle (Avis), Earl and baby sister Isabelle.  Husband Harold Hammer

Helen’s life began on the family farm outside of Petrolia, Ontario, she graduated from secretarial school and Bible college.  Over her career, she was the head secretary of GCI High School and was an important asset in opening Centennial High School, both in Guelph.  Her profession in accounting helped her create her own business until she retired.  She is very respected by the companies in the Kitchener-Waterloo area that she has supported. All the while raising three children and her home became the place to be for their friends, most calling her Mom as well.  During her retirement, she spent many winters in Arizona, hiking and travelling.  Helen loved life, enjoyed the company of people around her, her long-time friends and family, laughing and being interested in every aspect of their lives.  She was very intuitive, and you couldn’t get much past her, and she always gave good advice.  Helen was much loved, sweet-natured, caring, gentle and patient.  “She was a good mom, and we adored her.”

Special thanks to her many friends who cared for her deeply and made her laugh and smile.  To the Doctors, nurses and caregivers who came into her home, made sure her needs were met, and created friendships.

Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.  The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow the service at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, ON.    

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to Pet Patrol may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S. Waterloo, at www.erbgood.com