Helen Patricia Miller
Posted Apr 21, 2025 | 11:06 AM
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce to you the loss of our sister Helen. She fought valiantly, but succumbed to her illness on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Brightshores Hospital in Markdale.
We would like to thank all the staff there for their wonderful care, vigilance and empathy.
Helen was born at home in Sheffield, England: October 7, 1954 to parents, B. Eric Biggins and Marjorie Biggins (nee Maxey), who have both predeceased her. The 4th of 8 children, she was a sweet and beautiful child who grew to be a kind and caring person, who always put others before herself.
The family moved to Winnipeg, Canada when Helen was 5 and then finally settled in the Meaford area 10 years later.
Helen was an accomplished horse woman and scuba diver. She had a great love of music and played guitar, and She loved all creatures great and small.
Helen is survived by her two children: daughter Elana and her partner Kyle of Owen Sound Ontario, and son Nathan of Vancouver, BC.
She is survived by 6 siblings: brothers Michael, Robert and Gerry, and sisters: Pamela, Judith and Michelle. Her elder brother Phillip predeceased her. She is additionally survived by numerous nieces and nephews, scattered across the continent
There will be a Celebration of Helen’s Life at Ferguson Funeral home in Meaford, Ontario on Tuesday, April 22 from 4 until 7 p.m. Please join us to share stories and celebrate a life well lived. All are welcome.
And from Helen to all of us: “Take care of yourselves and each other.”
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
- First Name : Helen
- Last Name : Miller
- Funeral Home : Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford
- URL : https://fergusonfuneralhomes.ca/obituary/helen-patricia-miller/