Obituary of Helen Bird

Helen Bird (née Boundy), of Arnprior ON, passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Sunday September 18, 2022, at the age of 87. Beloved high school sweetheart and wife for 66 years to Owen Bird, Helen is survived by her children William (Kathy) of Ottawa ON, Kimbal (Misalys) of Arnprior, ON, John (late Kimberley) of Sturgeon County, AB, Pamela Self (Kelly) of Washago, ON, and Aubrey (Erika) of Milton, ON, her 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and stepsister Debra Ann Beck of Hay River, N.W.T. Helen is predeceased by her husband Owen Bird, and her brother Grant Boundy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was born in Summerside, PEI to John Clifford Boundy and Jemima Boundy (Tanton). Helen attended Fredericton High as a teenager and completed her schooling at Arnprior District High School years later as an adult. She was an active member of Prior Players as an actor and director. She was a spokesperson for Weight Watchers and worked as an associate for Canadian Tire. She is remembered for her positive outlook on life: smiling, singing and breaking into laughter. She was always kind and helpful to others. A loving proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, her most important time was spent with her family; she will be dearly missed. Helen’s two favourite charities were M.A.D.D. and War Amps. Visitation will be held at Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street, North, Arnprior ON, on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 12:00-2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at the Boyce Chapel from 2:00-3:00 p.m., followed by a catered reception at the Boyce Reception Centre. A private memorial will be held in the summer of 2023 in New Brunswick.