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Mrs. Helen (nee Cattani) Hansen born July 13, 1927, passed away Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family. </p>
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Helen was a life long resident of Thunder Bay where she graduated from PACI and then went on to Normal School (teachers college) in North Bay. </p>
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Helen returned to Thunder Bay to begin her teaching career and taught in the outlying areas of Thunder Bay, North Branch, Finmark, Loon Lake, and Pass Lake. It was in Pass Lake where she met her future husband of 58 years Verner. Helen is survived by her children, Diane Piechota (Joey), Cathy Dyson (Al), Laura Danelisky (Rick) and Verna Brannan (Glenn). </p>
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Helen will be sadly missed by her 5 grandchildren Cindie and Michael Hietanen, Stephenie and Allison Danelisky, Andrew Piechota and her step grand-daughter Lindsay Dyson. Helen is also survived by her beloved sister Teresa Stortini and sisters-in-law, Margaret Cattani, Toni Cattani, and Rita Cattani. She will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. </p>
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Helen was predeceased by her husband Verner on June 19, 2011, her parents Mary and Joseph Cattani, and her brothers Harold Cattani, Bobby Cattani, and Bernard Cattani.</p>
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Helen was an active member of the CWL of St. Margaret's Parish for many years. She generously gave her time to numerous causes. </p>
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She loved to sew for her girls when they were young. When her grandchildren came, she put her excellent knitting skills to use. She always ensured a new sweater for every holiday, including Valentine's Day. Helen loved to play Bridge with her numerous friends. Helen and Verner enjoyed traveling in his retirement.</p>
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Visitation for friends will be held on Friday, Feb. 16th from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, where the Vigil Service will begin at 7 p.m.</p>
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The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 16th at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Ciaran Donnelly. Inurnment will take place at a later date.</p>
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The family of Helen would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at St. Joseph's, 5 North and to the team at the 4th floor Hospice, all of whom took excellent care of her as well as her daughters. </p>
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Donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Foundation or the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation-Norther Cancer Fund. </p>
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Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.sargentandson.com" target="_blank">www.sargentandson.com.</a><br />
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We take comfort in knowing that Helen has joined her beloved Vern for Valentine's Day.<br />
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