CUNNINGHAM, Helen Bernice – Age 88, Havendale, Guysborough Co,. On Friday, December 8, 2017, God called one of his angels home and what an angel she was! Born on June 9, 1929, in Havendale, she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Leona (Cunningham) Cunningham, the second oldest of 16 children. She passed away suddenly at her home in Havendale. In her younger years, she worked at McCarron’s Restaurant, New Glasgow, St. F.X. University, as well as housekeeping and babysitting for many families in Halifax and locally. She enjoyed baking for family and always gave to those less fortunate. Her teapot was always on and she loved company. Her kind heart and compassion for others will be remembered by those whose lives she touched. She always saw the good in everyone and in every situation. Having suffered from mental illness much of her life, she accepted it as part of God’s plan. In spite of it all, she was blessed with good wit and a sense of humour and never complained to anyone of her struggles. She enjoyed picking berries, going for walks, swimming in the river and writing poetry, which was so meaningful and well written. Above all, she loved to spend time with family, especially her nieces and nephews whom she loved. A woman of deep faith, Helen was faithful to pray the rosary daily. Many would call her asking for prayers. Everyone who entered her home never left without her warm hugs. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish, Guysborough Intervale. An awesome big sister to her siblings, who thought the world of her, she is survived by, Evelyn Chisholm, New Glasgow; Marion (Jackie) Shea, Lesterdale; Joseph (Donna), Hammonds Plains; Dorothy Gingras, Havendale; James (Dolly), Lower Sackville; Florence (Cecil) Titus, Fall River; Frances, Havendale; Kay (Joseph) Chisholm, Havendale; Lee (Robert) Hamersma, Lesterdale; Austin (Kelly), Smithville, ON; Jeannie (John) Chubb, Edmonton, AB; Bernadette (Tommy) Long, Lesterdale; foster sister and brother, Marie (Ari) Ruitenberg, Sussex, NB; James Dobson, Havendale. She was predeceased by brother, Louis "Bud"; sister and brother in infancy, Frances and Leo; brothers-in-law, James Chisholm and Real Gingras; sister-in-law, Helen Cunningham. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Guysborough Intervale at 11 a.m. Friday with Father Lazarus Guria officiating with Father Callistus Abazie and Father Alphonsus Iwuji concelebrating. Burial to follow in St. Patrick’s Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mass offerings were Helen’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Thursday, December 14, 2017 Visitation Time 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough Service Information Service Date Friday, December 15, 2017 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Guysborough Intervale Burial Information Burial Date Friday, December 15, 2017 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location St. Patrick's Parish Cemetery, Guysborough Intervale