It is with great sadness the family of Helen Willo Evans announce her passing on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home, Alleira Living in Fredericton, NB. Helen was formerly of Mactaquac and Upper Kingsclear.

Born April 1, 1932 in Saint John, NB, she was the chosen daughter of the late Clifford and Julie (Hawkins) Barr.

Helen was a faithful, long-standing member of the Upper Kingsclear Baptist Church having served on several boards and committees until her health began to fail.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Reginald and one foster brother, Norman Hitchcock of Perth-Andover, NB.

Helen is survived by daughters, Judy Wheaton (Ross) of Sussex, NB and Elizabeth Evans (Brian) of Upper Kingsclear; sons, Terry Yerxa (Darlene) of Hamilton, ON and Mike Yerxa (Vicki) of Zealand, NB; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family will receive condolences at the Upper Kingsclear Baptist Church, 15 Mazerolle Settlement Road, Upper Kingsclear, NB on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A service celebrating the life of Helen Evans will be held from the same location on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Sudesh (Peter) Valji will officiate. Interment in the Kingsclear Baptist Cemetery immediately following the service.

For those who wish to remember Helen by way of a memorial contribution, the family have suggested donating to the Parkinson’s Society or to a favorite charity of your choice.

Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com