Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the General Hospital on June 17, 2007 in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late George. Dearest mother and best friend of Royce (Barbara), Myrna Ranta (Ray) and Henry (Beth). Special Noni to Richard (Beverly), Royce Jr., Ronnie (Gina), David (Tamara), Marty, and Jennifer (best friend Jason). Great grandmother of Jessica, Courtney, Ryan, Michelle, Chelsea, Sierra, Zachary and Tyler. Sister to Eda Battani and predeceased by brothers Vince, Ed, Reno and Gus Zaffini and sisters Rena Candelori, Mary Travaglini, Antonette Bisseli, Isabel Sartor, Iris Di Giusti, Sarah Mazzanti and Eva Bargnesi. Sister-in-law of Mario Fiacconi, Ines Perugini, Lino Fiacconi and predeceased by Georgina Nino, Richard Fiacconi and Emma Euale. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Helen was a life time member of the Eletra Marconi. Friends may call at the ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated from Precious Blood Cathedral at 1 pm. Monsignor Bernard J. Burns officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the SAH Cancer Care Fund or the CNIB Sault Ste. Marie Branch.
