HARRIS, Helene Alice (nรฉe Grimes)

Born on June 11, 1927. Passed away July 15, 2020.

Mum, the hole in our hearts has just doubled, but we know you passed away peacefully so you could be reunited with your beloved husband, soulmate and best friend of 65 years.
Much loved Mum to Barbara and Julie, Grandma to James and Luke, and Auntie Helene to so many.

You looked after everyone else for so long, now itโ€™s your turn to rest in peace.

Funeral Notice
A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Helene Alice Harris Harris will be live streamed on WEDNESDAY (July 22, 2020) commencing at 1.00pm. To view the live stream, click here
Tributes
  1. Goodbye to a lovely lady and a great friend. Reunited with her beloved Don. Our condolences to Barb and Julie and family. Carol and Peter Hankin

    Carol and Peter Hankin July 18, 2020
  2. Condolences to all the family. Helene was a lovely lady and a great neighbour and friend to Margaret.

    Nadine Smith July 21, 2020
  3. I will always remember your mum as a caring, loving and kind person. She opened her heart and home to us making our teenage years so special. Your mum was a truly beautiful soul; along with your dad. Sending our deepest sympathy and love to you from afar to our dear Barbs, sister Julie and family.
    Jules, Rick & family

    Julie Keane July 21, 2020
  4. Such a wonderful mother to Julie and Barbara. She was always so welcoming and interested in anyone who walked through her door. Rest In Peace.

    Georgina Gallucci July 21, 2020
  5. What can l say about the woman known to me as aunty Helene, a beautiful woman inside and out, who always made everyone feel so welcome in her home. You will sadly missed and always be remembered with much love and fondness. Rest in peace aunty Helene with your soul mate uncle Don. Much love to Julie, Barb, James and Luke, such a hard time for you all. Always in my thoughts and prayers love Lisa. XxOo

    Lisa Savino July 21, 2020
  6. Barbara, Julie and family
    We remember with fondness Auntie Helene’s warmth (always a hug), kindness and gentleness. A lovely lady who was always a caring and true friend to Kath, Stuart and family.
    Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Don.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
    love the Chambers and Crole families

    Chambers and Crole families July 21, 2020
  7. Thinking of you all today. RIP Helene… Now reunited with the love of your life… and thankyou both for bringing such beautiful souls into the world. X

    Tracey Roberts July 21, 2020
  8. How beautiful your mother Helene is in this photo Barb and Julie. I always felt welcomed into your home at Halsbury St. A warm and friendly safe place that Helene and Don had made for your family and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Wendy and Graham Nicol July 21, 2020
  9. Dear Helen, a kind and generous woman who gave so much to her family. Fond memories of many delicious meals when I stayed with the Harris family as a young teenager. Both Don and Helen made me feel like part of the family. Those early morning rises so Don could drive us to the tennis tournaments. Such a long and happy life together.๐Ÿ’• reunited again now and resting together as they should. The perfect match. ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽพ Condolences to Barb, Julie, James, Luke and extended family. Both will be sadly missed.

    Brenda Foster July 21, 2020
  10. My dear Sister,
    I will dearly miss you.
    Sorry I didn’t get down to visit recently.
    I will love you forever.
    Love Tom

    Thomas Grimes July 22, 2020
  11. Dear Aunty Helene,
    Thank you for all your love and kindness over the years. You will be missed dearly.
    Love always
    Heather

    Heather July 22, 2020
  12. Dear Julie
    I would like to send sympathy and compassion to you and your family and friends. I can’t begin to comprehend what you are going through at this sad time, losing both Mum and Dad so closely together. I know its been a while since we spoke, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you. Sincere thoughts and condolences at this time.
    Gayle Lovelace

    Gayle Lovelace July 22, 2020
  13. Aunty Barb and Aunty Julie, I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you both and your family. I absolutely adored Aunty Helene and Uncle Don growing up and as sad as it is, I’m sure they are both flying high together now watching over you all. I love you both and am sending lots of love and hugs your way. Xxx

    Bernadine July 22, 2020
  14. The funeral service was a beautiful and loving tribute to a beautiful and loving lady. Always remembered fondly as the caring person she was. Love Pam and Geoff

    Pam Rogers July 22, 2020
  15. I loved spending time at work just chatting to both your mum and dad. Don was always up for a chat and had so much fun getting teased from Don such a fun couple. Missing you both so much. You must be so proud of both of them. Full of dignity and grace always ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

    Deb Jacobs July 22, 2020
  16. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barb and Julie and the extended family. Reunited with Don. What a wonderful union and such fortunate lives they lived. Sorry we couldnโ€™t travel but we very much appreciate the livestream by Handley. Clare Clifton and the Mommsen family.

    Clare Clifton July 25, 2020