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NIKIFORUK, Hellena (nee Kidick) - On Friday, December 28, 2007, on her 87th birthday, Helen Nikiforuk passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre. Loving wife for 59 years of John Nikiforuk, beloved mother of Lee Ann, Joan, Michael (Kristen), John (Jeanette) and Peter (Daniel). Caring and loving Baba of Matthew, Jessica, Claire, Benjamin and little Elijah. Survived by her sister Olga Celliers and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Anna and Hgnat Kidick and her four sisters: Anne, Mary, Stella and Theresa. Prior to WW11, Helen taught elementary school in the Windsor area and in her hometown of Thorold, Ontario. In 1942, Helen enlisted in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRENS) and was stationed in Coverdale, New Brunswick as a wireless operator. Following the war, Helen enrolled in the University of Toronto and earned a degree in Modern Languages. For over 50 years, Helen was an active and involved member of the Brantford community. She volunteered at the Brantford General Hospital in a variety of capacities over five decades. She supported the Brantford Symphony, the Brantford Music Club, the Brantford Opera Guild and the Glenhyrst Arts Council. She was a member of the Brantford Womens' University Club. Through the 60s and 70s, Helen returned to teaching as a supply teacher with the Brant County Board of education. During the summer months, Helen was a resident of Lake Muskoka where she welcomed and entertained family and friends for over 50 years. Helen will be remembered by the family and friends as a woman of many talents and interests who always encouraged others to reach beyond the ordinary. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the DENNIS TOLL FUNERAL HOME 55 Charing Cross Street Brantford on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 1 - 2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Helen's memory to the Brantford General Hospital or the St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre would be greatly appreciated. www.dennistoll.ca 10951117