ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick – In sadness at the loss, but in joy for the long and full life she lived, the family of Helen Mae (Fitzpatrick) Dinsmore, 98, announce her death, which occurred Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Born Jan. 6, 1910, in Calais, she was the daughter of the late Edgar C. and Martha E. (Yates) Fitzpatrick, and was the last surviving member of her family. She was a graduate of Calais Academy, Class of 1926. On March 6, 1929, Helen was united in marriage to Joseph E. Dinsmore of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and Helen found herself moving over the river to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, where the young couple established their home. She was predeceased by her husband March 13, 1964. During her lifetime, Helen worked at various jobs, the last two being at T. Eaton Co. Ltd. order office and Hills Bros. Ltd. She was a past member of the St. Stephen Chapter No. 8, Order of Eastern Star; a member of Kirk McColl United Church and in her younger years, was a member of their senior choir and the Ladies Friendship Circle. She will be remembered for her gift of hospitality, generosity and devotion to her family and friends. Mourning her loss is her daughter, Eleanor Langway of Calais; her son, Richard and his wife, Pauline Dinsmore; and a special nephew, Douglas and his wife, Margaret Dins-more, both of St. Stephen, New Brunswick; her granddaughter, Cathy and her husband, Steven Courtois, of Lyman; grandsons, Mark Caswell of Winterport and Brian Dins-more of St. Stephen, New Brunswick; great-grandchildren, Chrystal, James, Jessie and Randy; great-great-grand-children, Alyssa and Hayden; sister-in-law, Ethel Fitzpatrick of Milltown; as well as several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Helen was predeceased by her granddaughter, Brenda Lee Caswell Owens; her son-in-law, William Langway; her brothers, Herbert, Ernest, Wilbur and Paul Fitzpatrick; and her sisters, Margaret E. Murphy and Irma Dickinson. She is resting at S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home, 23 Main St., St. Stephen, New Brunswick, where visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Atlantic time, Friday, March 28. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Atlantic time, Saturday, March 29, at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating. Interment will be at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. One of Helen’s greatest enjoyments in life were her grandchildren and she always looked forward to their visits, both as young children and mature adults. But I know if she could speak, she would ask you not to weep, but to laugh as you remember the happy times and that you would understand her passing has given her a new life and freedom from a body that was tired and worn out, and that she is in a better place now. Everything our Grandma did was something special made with love. She took the time to add the extra touch that said, “I love you very much.” She fixed hurts with a kiss and smile and told good stories grandma-style. It was warm and cozy on her lap for secret telling or a nap. And when we say our prayers at night, we ask God to bless and hold her tight. Cause when it came to giving hugs our Grandma’s arms were filled with love! We love you and we will miss you.
HELEN MAE (FITZPATRICK) DINSMORE
