Helen Margaret Mitchell

28 August 1936 – 4 May 2022

Tragically on Wednesday 4 May 2022, aged 85.
Dearly loved Mum of Carolyn and Garry Leeman, Greg and Debi Mitchell (deceased), Jolene and Jeff Barton, and Janet and Leonard Hawley.
Loving Nanna and great nanna to many.
A service to remember Helen will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 12 May 2022 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend in person the service will be livestreamed to this page.

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Tributes

Aunty you were such a beautiful forgiving woman. That had such strength, to pick herself up and move on. I am extremely privileged to have you come back into our lives and have a fantastic Aunty as you. I hope from above you still look over your family, be with them and guide them in their journeys. Take care on your new journey Aunty.

Leanne Mitchell

To Jolene, Jeff and extended family, So sorry for your loss. Remember all the wonderful times with your mum and treasure all the tears, they are the precious raindrops that cleanse and heal the soul. Our thoughts are with you all. Much love Jacqui and Peter Deam

Jacqui &Peter Deam

(Great) Aunty Helen you were loved by many and we will all miss you...I remember you were always there for the big family events and sometimes at Nanas house(your sister Rose) where you had just popped in to say hi...always a smile on your face and a warm word to share... plenty of garden tips and a spare veggie or 2 also ...Fly high beautiful angel till we meet again... Sending love and hugs to all the family Dannielle Clark(nee Shaw) Daughter of Wayne and Wendy Shaw Granddaughter of Rose and Louis Shaw

Dannielle Clark

Dear nanny I will always remember you as aye powerful lady the laughter you raised at the table or while watching the rugby. I will hold you in my heart forever love you Nana. Ps thanks for all the beans

Reece barton

Dearest Nana, I'm so sorry I can't be there to help lay you at rest today. My heart is broken that you have left us. Go in peace Nana, I love you very much. Kristina xoxo

Kristina Harper

To Helen's family (Carolyn, Jolene,Jeff) We are so sad to hear about your Mum I first met Helen while I was working at Duncan & Davies as a 17 year old apprentice.She was one of the mature ladies who kept us young boys in line and doing as we were told. It wasn't until we realised that the 'hot chick' in the cutting gang was her daughter (Carolyn) that we understood why! She was a super fun person and we had a lot of laughs with her. She recently popped in to see me at my own nursery, just to make sure I hadn't forgotten her and to check I was still behaving myself!. She had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humour. God bless you Helen. Mō and Helene Shaw xx

Maurice and Helene Shaw

I made a new friend when you became my neighbour, but you have been taken too soon. I will miss you and our chats over a cuppa. RIP Helen xx

Diane

To all the family..We were deeply saddened to learn of Helen's tragic passing. We will be thinking of you all tomorrow, as you share wonderful memories and celebrate Helen's life. Sincerest condolences.Ian and Wendy Swan xx

Ian and Wendy Swan

Janet, Leonard, Emma and Liam. Such an incredibly sad way to lose your Mum and grandma. Hold together and share all the memories. The love of family and friends will see you through. Thinking of you. Yvonne & Adrian xx

Yvonne & Adrian

Dear Family of Helen, Also our family by marriage and love Yesterday she was here not anymore today. How am I supposed to say goodbye now, I only can do by words from the other side of the wold. These words feel to smal, to cold to express our deepest warmest feelings to all of you gathered. If we can't say: see you later Helen Then our lives we lived are meaningless The world above, it is there! That's were we are sure of. So let's say, see you later girl, mum, granny and great-granma. We did hug you at the wedding of your grandchild that was our goodbye. You are in one place I am sure in all that I do, You are very deep in our heart, and so we take you everywhere with us. Love and deep respect to all of you πŸ’–

Gurbe and Mienie Leeman

My thoughts are with you at this sad time

Jacqui Clark ( Jim's daughter)

To Janet and Leonard and extended family thinking of you at this sad times sending hugs from Sharon and Geoff Nairn

Sharon nairn

To Carolyn & Gary, Jolene & Jeff, Janet & Leonard and all of your families, our hearts and thoughts are with you all. Helen was a hard working, beautiful soul who lived life to the full. She will be very much missed by all those who knew her. Lots of love from Stephen, Kelly, Charlie & Caelan.

Stephen & Kelly Mitchell

To my cousins Janet, Carolyn & Jolene and there family's, I am so sorry for your lost, I am lost for words. I have the greatest memories of times spent with you and Aunty Helen and much laughter. Sending the biggest love to you all, and to my Dad Jim. The Universe got a beautiful Angel Love Steph Clark

Stephanie Clark

Great Aunty Helen held a special place in my mum's heart, Chris Suter(nee Shaw) and they made some special memories together before mums passing just over 3 years ago. Aunty Helen was a great support to my Dad after mums loss, illustrating what a truly special person she was. Our family will be forever grateful for her care and support of both of my parents. Love and condolences to your family for the loss of one of life's gems.

Kylee King

ToJanet and Leonard and extended family,thinking of you at this sad time

Raewyn Patricia Collins

We will miss our dear sister-in-law Helen. Our thoughts and condolences to Helen's family. With much love from Ray and Barbara McPeake

Barbara McPeake

Janet, Leonard and family . Our deepest condolences for the loss off your Mum and Nana - thinking of you all during this very sad time - take care Kris, Shane & Tayla xox

Kris Grylls

Auntie Helen you will sadly missed. You were such an inspiration to us all. Thank you for gardening tips, your hospitality, and most of all your unconditional love. We will miss your Blackberry Crumble. Rest well. Love Lindsay and Annette McPeake

Annette McPeake

My beautiful Nanna! You will be so missed. You are the strongest, kindest, hardworking and most devoted woman I will ever know. You have taught us all unconditional love and have passed on your love of gardening to so many. We shared so many memories I will hold close and I am sure you will watch little Poppy grow up where ever you are now. Love you forever xx

Emma Kahu

To Helen's family sorry to hear of Helen passing. Remember her being a cook at the rest home we worked in. Rest in peace Helen. Joan & Ernie Corbett

Joan & Ernie

So saddened to hear of Helens passing, will so miss our talks and times together. Rest in peace dear friend. LOIS @ GRAEME TOPLESS.

Lois Topless

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this time xox

Jamie Fairclough & Michelle Kennard

Carolyn, Gary and family we are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss off Helen. A lovely lady gone to soon. Thinking of you all. Condolences from Wendy & Greg Yandle and family πŸ’ xxx

Wendy Yandle

Mum my heart is broken πŸ’” but it will repair, as we remember all the great memories we have of you, miss you love you, thank you for been my mum xoxo Janet

Janet Hawley
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