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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
NESBIT, Helen Cale (née PAPPLE) - After nearly 98 years of love, laughter, and gratitude, Helen leaves her children, John (Kazuko) and Susan (Paul); her grandchildren, Maya, Erina, Liam, and Kristin; and 14 nieces and nephews, each of whom she cherished. Helen graduated from the Brantford General Hospital Nursing school. She worked as an operating room nurse in London, Ontario, and then moved to Vancouver, where she worked as a public health nurse. She joined the naval reserve at HMCS Discovery, where she met Don Nesbit, who became the great love of her life. They married in 1953 and settled in West Vancouver, where they lived for over 60 years. They were enthusiastic sailors and gardeners. In 1972, Helen returned to nursing, first working in the LGH premature nursery and then the Provincial Venereal Disease Clinic, where she supported women's health in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. She volunteered for countless organizations, most notably co-founding North Shore Keep Well. Helen told a good story and never failed to see humour in the small things in life. When Don was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she went into action as his primary caregiver. By the time Don died in 2016, she had moved into Hollyburn House. Her family is grateful for the superb care given to her by Hollyburn admin staff, care aides and nurses, and by Dr. K. Rahnavardi. A celebration of life will be held on the afternoon of March 28th. If attending, please contact nesbit@sfu.ca. In lieu of flowers, please give to The Foundry (foundrybc.ca/donate/). (The Globe and Mail 22 Feb 2025)
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