Obituary of Doreen Hellyer

HELLYER – Doreen (nee. Newham) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford with family at her side on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 98.  Loving wife of the late Walter Hellyer (2017).  Doreen is survived by children Pamelia Hellyer (late Sidney), Brenda Wivell (late Murray), Warren Hellyer and special daughter Margaret Kotsch; grandchildren Dylan, Catherine, Tausha (Ryan), Shane (Lita), Vanessa (Derek), Melissa (Sam), Shauna, Melissa (Nick), Jennifer (Mike) and Jonathan; great grandchildren Isaac, Alex, Connor, Cameron and Maycee.  Predeceased by children Graham Hellyer, Jeffery Hellyer, and Victoria Hellyer (David); great grandson Mason and by brother Gordon Newham.  Doreen arrived in Canada as a war bride in 1946 through Pier 21, Halifax. Doreen lived as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She tirelessly cleaned, cooked, especially large feasts for holidays; sewed and knitted clothing for her family and tended to all our childhood illnesses without complaint.  Doreen was also a community minded citizen, as she involved herself for many years with the Waterford Lioness Club and Norfolk Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.  Doreen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Visitation will be held at the Thompson Mott Funeral Home, 62 Main Street N, Waterford, ON (519-443-5332) on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford.  If desired, donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.  Personalized condolences can be made online at www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com