Passed away suddenly at her home on 18th April 2023 aged 51 years of Larkhill Cottages, Old Langho. The adored daughter of Jimmy and Barbara, loved sister of Shaun and his partner Jackie and the late Philip, loving auntie of Amy-Jo and Isabella, dear niece of Andrew, Lesley, David and the late Sheila, Philip and Pat, Helen was also a much loved cousin relative and loyal friend to many.

Following her school years, Helen completed her YTS scheme in sewing before starting her career in care work at Brockhall Hospital where she remained until its closure and then moved to Calderstones before working as a support worker in the community. Wherever Helen worked she was loved and respected by all her colleagues and those she cared for and she always brought a smile to their faces, with her loyal and loving personality Helen was lovingly known as ‘Mama Bear’ to many and her smile would always light up the room when she entered. Helen loved craft work and could spend many happy hours creating her latest masterpiece and she loved to crochet gifts for all her family and friends. She enjoyed meeting up with friends for a brew and a natter and throughout her life Helen has always been surrounded by many wonderful and loyal friends. Helen was always happy and would do anything for anyone often putting others before herself.

Helen will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those who had the pleasure of calling her a friend.

Family flowers only please, donations are being gratefully received in memory of Helen on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support or East Lancashire Hospice. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page or send to the funeral home.

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Emma Yeadon

I meet Helen at Clockhouse, and she sure was our ‘mama bear’ always checking everyone was ok. We had some lovely shifts together which I will remember. Sleep tight Helen xx

Allison

Your daughter Helen (our mama bear of Clockhouse) was just something else…she will always be shining bright now as a star high up…as she did in life..love ya beautiful girl xxx

Jane Mazzafiore

Sorry for the loss of your beautiful inside and out daughter Helen. I was Helen’s manager at Glenview Road for a number of years. She was funny, caring, larger than life and a joy to be around . She will be missed and always remembered. Taken too soon, may she rest in peace not goodbye but see you later xxx

Marjorie Passerini

So sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P. Happy Helen.This is what we called her. She was so bubbly and always smiling. She will be sadly missed. Xx

Janelle (precious one)

I love you to the moon and back auntie Hagrid. Miss you more than you will ever know xxxxxxxx

Michael Seymour

May Helen rest in peace and rise in Glory. Gone but never forgotten.

Sue Tomlinson

So very sorry for your loss. Helen is now with her brother Phillip. Xx

Judith

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Helen at padiham road for a number of years. Sadly when it closed I didn’t work with Helen anymore. Lovely lady to know, very shocked and saddened by her death .

PETRINA CHAPMAN

So very sorry to hear this sad news of your lovely Helen adored by all that had the pleasure of knowing her ..known her for many good years ..we had such a light working together and chatting away ..she will be missed so much she was a real character and a lovely bubbly girl ..God bless you all ..gone far too soon ..sleep peacefully darling Helen much love Petrina xxxxx

Gail Farnell

In memory of our beautiful Helen ???? who was loved by many and be forever remembered xx

Rhiannon Torz

Heaven gained the most beautiful angel! Helen fought so hard throughout her illness, she continued to be her bubbly/smily and caring self and even continued to make sure everyone around her was ok even though she was so poorly. I’m so happy I got the honour to have such a close friendship with helen, she helped me through so much in the years I have known her and she probably didn’t even realise! I am Truly heartbroken to have to say goodbye to such a precious friend, you left a print on everyones heart Helen without even knowing it. Rest easy H! thankyou for always being you, Love and miss you already, I’ll remember you forever! Love Reeni xxx My love goes to all Helen’s family and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her❤️

Gail Farnell

Helen is unforgettable and will shine bright wherever she is. Condolences to you all xxx

Gayle

Thinking of Jimmy, Barbara and shaun at this such heartbreaking time, Helen will be so missed, my best friend for many years, I’ll remember you Helen for ever Best buddy, always, xx

Carol (Red)

I Met Helen (Pip) at the beginning of my career and she taught me all I know. I feel privalidge to have her as my best friend in the world she was the nicest person I had the pleasure to meet we had some great times with plenty of fun and laughter she was an amazing person cared about everyone she met she was a credit to her family I will truly miss her gone but never forgotten my thoughts are with her family x❤