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- Never Married. Helen and her sister-in law, Mabel (Colwell) Thomson built a cottage at Clear Lake, Manitoba. Helen inherited Mabel's share of the cottage. She sold it to her nephew, Harold Thomson. (Harold willed the cottage to his son and daughter, John Rodger and Jane Louise. John brought out Jane's share). Taught in rural schools near Neepawa and La Pas and with the St Vital School District in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Retired in 1966 and remained living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Was a member of the Women's Canadian Club of Winnipeg and of the Knox Presbyterial Church in Neepawa. She travelled extensively. Died from throat cancer. Was cremated. A memorial service was held October 23, 1982 in Winnipeg at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel with Rev. D. Hilton officiating. Another memorial service was held on October 26, 1982 in Neepawa with Rev. R. Kunzelman officiating. (from obituary in Winnipeg Free Press, October 21, 1982, page 45). From Jean Hoffmann, a Connell descendent from Heidelberg, Ontario, Canada, the following: when Margaret (or maybe her sister Mary) was asked what she was going to do when she retired, responded "for the first six months I am going to sit in my rocking chair and for the next six months, I may rock a little." In a check of the Winnipeg City Directories, Mary H.; M. Helen and Helen was listed as living at 25-300 Furby Street 1957 to 1961; 23-300 Furby Street 1963 to 1968; 101-1055 Grant Avenue 1969 to 1982. In 1957 was listed as a teacher, Glenlawn School District; 1960 teacher, St Vital School District; 1962 Vice Principal, St Vital School District; 1969 retired. Mary Helen is buried in Lot 10, Block 5, Range 11A, Riverview Cemetery, Neepawa.
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1904 - 1982 (77 years)
