August 1, 1936 - November 26, 2023

Helen Christina Gilker (Turner) born August 1, 1936 in New Richmond Quebec and passed away after a short illness on November 26, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 88th year.

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years Hall John Gilker.

Survived by cherished daughter Heather. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by loving mother Ruth Turner and her aunt Mary Fletcher (Turner).

Helen moved to Whitby in 1956 and started work at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital where she worked as an administrative assistant for 37 years.

In 1961 she married Hall and after a number of years of hoping Heather was born.

Helen loved to travel down home to New Richmond every year and hardly missed a trip in 67 years.

Helen loved her independence and going downtown in her car to meet her friends for coffee.

She liked to garden and bake. Her favourites were gumdrop cake and shortbread cookies and she ate both every night for a bedtime snack.

A funeral service will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1pm with visitation one hour prior. Interment at GROVESIDE CEMETERY .

Reception to follow.

Donations in Memory of Helen may be made to a charity of your choice.