Matthews, Helen (Elena)
(nee Fuselli)
January 22, 1922- May 3, 2023
Our beloved matriarch passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2023, at the remarkable age of 101. She embraced this role with boundless love, warmth, and wisdom, nurturing her family and creating lasting memories with each one of them.
Born Jan. 22, 1922 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Giovanni and Francesca Fuselli.
The beloved wife to the late Alexander I. Matthews
Loving mother to Cheryl (Mike), Alex (Linda), Randy (Elaine), Ron (Gisela), and Janet (Marvin)
Adoring Grandma to Daniel, Katie, Lauren, Jason, Nick, Lyndsey, Jennifer, Sean, Brenden, Ryan, Brett, Jessica, Sarah, Rachel and Lisa.
Wonderful GG (Great Grandma) to Maritza, Ariel, Silas, Kaden, James, Sam, Aaron, Jace, Louis, Ellie, and Isla.
She will be dearly missed by all her extended family and friends, Auntie to many.
Helen lived a long and fulfilling life, touching the lives of countless people along the way. She was a woman of strength, grace, acceptance, and compassion, who dedicated her life to her family, and the care and happiness of those around her.
Her smile and laugh was infectious, and she loved life. She was always up for a game of cards, a trip to the casino, or a good night of Bingo! And Loved feeding anyone who walked through her doors, never taking no for an answer.
She was the biggest cheerleader of all her grandchildren, so proud of them all!
The memories she created, her gentle nature and the twinkle in her eyes, will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of all that Loved Her.
You will be dearly missed Mom, Grandma, GG, WE LOVE YOU!
A special thank you to all those that made her final days comfortable. And to Zara who was there every morning, forever family.
A service will be held at Marshall Funeral Home on Friday June 16th, 2023, at 2pm. Visitation prior from 1-2 pm.