Birth Born on June 02, 1939 in Middle Stewiacke, Colchester Co., NS Death Died on September 08, 2010 in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS Buried in Cremated Marriages BATES, Charles Edward Children BATES, Tammy BATES, Christa BATES, Laurie BATES, Larry BATES, Matthew BATES, Trent BATES, Daniel Newton: April 09, 1960 - May 10, 2009 Notes Obituary: Bates, Helen Jane (Reid) - 71, Truro, passed away September 8, 2010 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born in Middle Stewiacke, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Frances Reid. Helen was an avid gardener, loved fishing and was always very active outdoors. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by daughter, Tammy (Peter) Smith, Truro, Christa (Dwayne) Watson, Frankford, Ont.; sons, Laurie and Larry (Cindy), both of Truro, Matthew, Hilden, Trent (Debbie), Valley; sisters, Ilene Bezanson, Dean, Thelma Strong, Truro, Margaret Higgins, Musquodoboit, Violet Bezanson, Annapolis Valley, Annie Hughes, Truro, Pearl Brown, USA; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; son, Daniel; brother, Roland. Helen was an organ donor. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or service by her request. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro. On-line condolences may be sent to www.colchestercommunity.com Sources Funeral Home: Colchester Community Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary September 2010 Images Helen (Reid) & Charles E. Bates Jr Helen Reid