McLAREN, Helen Marie 🎥 (née de Koning)

21/08/1963 – 21/10/2021 age 58

Passed away peacefully at home 21st October surrounded by family

Dearly loved and loving wife of Graeme.

Proud and treasured Mother to Andrew and Nicole.

Much loved Mother-in-law to Matthew.

You touched so many hearts in so may ways, you are forever in our hearts.

My dearest Helen, give my dearest Frank – your Dad, a hug, and see you on the other side.

I’ve always been proud to be your mother, you are loved always and forever.

Fly free!

Mum

Funeral Notice

Private service

Private cremation

Family home open from 1pm Monday (Oct 25) for those who wish to drop in.

The service will be livestreamed at 11:00am Monday

25 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. In the arms of Angels now ,A treasured friend of nearly 30years, no more suffering. Deepest sympathies to Graeme, Andrew , Nicole & Matthew, and to all who’s life Helen touched. We will think of you often and speak your name with love.
    Always in our hearts. XX
    with love Leanne & Trevor, Amoore & Family

    Leanne & Trevor Amoore October 23 2021 10:50 am
  2. A beautiful woman with a heart of gold, always smiling and laughing
    Always uplifting everyone around her
    Rest peacefully
    Love Trish and Stuart Howden

    Trish howden October 23 2021 11:20 am
  3. Helen you were an amazing, caring lady with a heart of gold, thank you for all your love and support over the years you will be sadly missed.. much love to Graeme, Andrew , Nicole and Matthew ..love Timmy, Mandi Ladhams and family xx

    Mandi Ladhams October 23 2021 11:52 am
  4. You will always be remembered as the kind, caring, happy lady that you were. You did so much for other people’s health, it just doesn’t seem fair. To Graeme, Andrew, Nicole & Matthew I wish you all the very best of everything. Think of the good times.

    Vern Judd. October 23 2021 6:38 pm
  5. Dear Helen, you will always be remembered as the kind, caring, happy Lady that you were. You did so much for other people’s health. It just doesn’t seem fair. To Graeme, Andrew, Nicole & Matthew I wish you all the best of everything. Think of the good times.

    Vern Judd. October 23 2021 7:02 pm
  6. Helen you were an angel,
    An angel in disguise.
    You touched so many heart
    With your love and your beautiful smile.
    Your soul is eternal
    and now you can fly.
    Up into the heavens
    until we meet next time.
    I know you now watch over us
    From a place of love and peace.
    You will alway be in my heart.
    As a tear falls from my eye.

    To Graeme and the family, she really was a special soul and I send you so much love.

    Kerrie Davis October 23 2021 9:13 pm
  7. Helen, you had a heart of gold, always willing to help others no matter what. You had such a beautiful soul, now you have gained your wings fly high. So glad the pain and suffering has ended. To Graeme, Andrew & Nicole i am so sorry for your loss, a loving wife& mother who will be sadly missed by all that knew her. xox. Carolyn Bond

    Carolyn Bond October 23 2021 9:49 pm
  8. So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Condolences to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole & Matthew. Helen was such a warm, caring person who always greeted you with a smile! A great wife , mother & friend to many! So pleased we crossed paths @ Cobden Primary School & the shop. RIP Helen.

    Yvonne Langley. October 23 2021 10:03 pm
  9. Goodbye to a lovely caring lady. Our condolences to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole and Matt, we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Remembering Helen as a workmate at Cobden Pharmacy. Rest easy Helen, no more suffering.

    Toni and Jim Dalziel October 23 2021 10:09 pm
  10. Helen,
    You & I so ever briefly encountered each other. You told me then your health wasn’t good, but I see and feel all the goodness inside of you. You brightened my days, and did everything to improve my health.
    I am very saddened at the hearing of your passing, and hopefully your journey will to the next part of life will be carefree, and you’ll fully enjoy yourself again. My heart and prayers to all those family you leave behind and believe me when I say you’ll see your beloved Helen again in the next life.

    Matt Hare October 24 2021 5:32 pm
  11. Dear Helen

    You were a woman of such strength and determination. You lived you life by your strong convictions and belief system. You were such a compassionate and caring person who gave so much to others selflessly. Thank you for being a loving and caring person, one who always had a smile.
    Sending much love to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole, Matthew and Joyce.

    Susan & Graeme McClelland October 24 2021 11:40 pm
  12. Dear Helen
    I have known you for over 20 years, you have taught me so much and help me no end , never expecting anything in return.
    It takes a little darkness for us to see the stars
    And a lifetime to reach them
    Even though its hard to see through the darkness
    We will always remember what a strong loving person you were
    And I will come into the light a stronger person for knowing you.
    I am sure I will shed a tear every full moon for you
    Love and Hugs to Graeme, Nicole, Andrew, Matt , Joyce and family xx

    Nicola Couch October 25 2021 10:50 am
  13. I’m no good with words but this song popped into my playlist the day mum told me… I found some comfort in it and I hope you do too… Much love to the McLaren clan

    Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven

    I know the road you walked was anything but easy
    You picked up your share of scars along the way
    Oh, but now you’re standing in the sun, you’ve fought your fight and your race is run
    The pain is all a million miles away

    The only scars in heaven, they won’t belong to me and you
    There’ll be no such thing as broken, and all the old will be made new
    And the thought that makes me smile now, even as the tears fall down
    Is that the only scars in heaven, yeah, are on the hands that hold you now

    Rylie Drake October 25 2021 10:55 am
  14. Rest in peace Helen a loving wife mother daughter. Love you. Helén. Glenysthow

    Glenys. Thow October 25 2021 10:58 am
  15. A spirited lady who fought a brave fight. We didn’t know you for a long time but you left an imprint on our hearts.
    Deepest sympathy to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole and Matthew.
    – Ruth, Heather and Lynette

    Heather Debono October 25 2021 11:00 am
  16. Beautiful service for a beautiful lady. Fly high with the angels Helen . Love to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole, Matty and Helens entire family and friends.
    Rest easy Helen
    Zoey and Dash ❤

    Zoey pollard October 25 2021 11:32 am
  17. Helen
    It’s sad to say goodbye, what lovely memories you have left behind for your family and friends. I will cherish the chats we had and our yoga classes together. To Graeme, Andrew, Nicole, Matthew and Joyce our thoughts are with you all.
    Jenny and Terry Binder 💐

    Jenny Binder October 25 2021 11:39 am
  18. A spirited lady who fought a brave battle. We didn’t know you for long but you left an imprint on our lives.
    Deepest sympathy to Graeme, Andrew, Nicole and Matthew.
    – Ruth, Heather and Lynette

    Heather Debono October 25 2021 11:49 am
  19. We don’t have the words to express our condolences at this time. We will remember Helen as a Beautiful, spirited , amazing lady. She will always be in our hearts. Ray and Harumi

    Ray Cannon. October 25 2021 11:55 am
  20. I didn’t know you long enough, Helen. We met via camping and you were always positive, kind and caring. I loved your strength, your courage and your warmth. You helped me through some difficult times and were always supportive. I always looked forward to our chats; I wish there had been more of them. May you rest easy now, lovely lady. Such a beautiful soul – I’ll remember you always.

    Anne Nichols October 25 2021 2:14 pm
  21. Helen.
    You have been a treasured friend, always ready to be there for others. Always giving a helping hand when needed. Your time spent on this earth was much too short and heaven has gained another angel. It is with much sadness that we said goodbye but l know you are free from your pain. I will always cherish our times together. Until we meet again my friend xxx. To Graeme , Andrew, Nicole and Matt my deepest sympathies

    Simone Nelson October 25 2021 2:51 pm
  22. Dear Graeme and all Helen’s family, Helen was such a great encouraging friend to myself and my late husband Bruce. Always ready to welcome a chat, a joke with warm and genuine hugs. I will so miss her for that together with texts, phone calls with loving advice. My heartfelt love and prayers go out to you all. Please pass on my tight love and hugs to dear Joyce.
    Merle Dalton.

    Merlyn Dalton October 25 2021 4:40 pm
  23. Missed but never forgotten: love always Aunty Jackie and Uncle Norm

    Jackie and Norm Grimmer October 25 2021 9:20 pm
  24. We will remember you always with fondness and remember how you always tried to help our ailments with one of your oils or with your pendulum. You were so strong cheerful and a good friend. We will miss you . Graeme I hope you are doing ok.

    Angela and John Jilich October 25 2021 10:02 pm
  25. Helen we are so glad you and Nicola came to visit and stay with us when you took a trip to New York, USA some years back. It was so great to meet you and spend time getting to know you. You managed to touch so many lives in here in NY without you even knowing it. Our deepest condolences and prayers to your family. Rest easy sweet lady as you will be deeply missed by many.
    Vicki Batten and Lana Puleo
    New York, USA

    Vicki Batten and Lana Puleo October 29 2021 10:20 am

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