It is with profound sadness that the family of Helen Anne Blackburn announce her passing on Saturday, September 26 ^th , 2015 at the age of 83. Born Feb 21, 1932 in Toronto, ON and raised there by parents Eva and John Novak, originally from Lublin, Poland. Helen is predeceased by her parents, her brothers Michael and Edward and her son, Daniel. Beloved wife of John Blackburn for 63 years raising family in Oakville, ON. Cherished Mom to Debra, Patrick (Sandy), Edward and daughter-in-law Ellen (Dan). Amazing Gramma to Kendra (Paul) Stefankiewicz, Nichole (Nathan) Long, Meredith, Samuel, Spencer and Fraser. Loving Great Gramma to Charlotte and Evelyn of Nichole & Nate. She will be missed by her extended family and friends, especially long time best friend Lee Barker. Helen held many interesting jobs during her working years as a proof reader, manufacturing line worker, store clerk, commercial cleaner, office administration and secretary, but her unsurpassed position was as a domestic engineer (homemaker) with complete devotion to family showcasing her skills and passion in cooking delicious elaborate meals and always being there even before asking. Her passion extended to her stunning gardens, as a voracious reader, especially mysteries and her eclectic love of music. Words fail in expressing our loss. A very special thank you to ER Staff, ICU Nurses, especially Seepa and Doctors, especially Drs. Partridge and Kohli at OTMH. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will take place Saturday, November 7 ^th , 2015 at 2 pm in the chapel of the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West,(one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600)Oakville . Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Oakville Public Library www.opl.on.ca or Royal Botanical Gardens www.rbg.ca would be appreciated.