Ruth Laureyne Helwig, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was 87.Â
Born in Hanover on April 19, 1938 to the late Charles and Ruth (nee Litt) Banks. Laureyne worked various throughout her life until retirement. She was a talented artist and enjoyed knitting and crocheting for everyone.Â
Survived by son Scott (Rita) Helwig of Edmonton and daughter Lisa (Jerome) Stroeder of Carrick Township. Loved grandmother of Allan (Amber), Bob (Ariel), Heather (Tyler), Julie (Ryley) as well as her dear great grandchildren Glen, Aria, Hendrix, Wyatt, Kylie and Jase. Remembered by her siblings Harriet (Cliff) Rier of St. Thomas, Dawn (Jim) Davies of Port Elgin and sister-in-law Helen Banks of Windsor as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Special godmother of Darell Peter. Predeceased by her husband Glen, son Todd Helwig, sister Georgia (Lloyd) Peter and brothers Bev Banks and Ray Banks.Â
Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Service held at Mighton Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00 am. Denis McCarroll officiating. Interment to follow in Neustadt Baptist Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow the interment at the Neustadt Community Hall.Â
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the Neustadt Baptist Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
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