Helen (Griffith) Rooke

Helen Kathleen (Griffith) Rooke passed away in Ridgetown on Wednesday October 22, 2008. Helen was born 80 years ago in Chatham Township to her parents Laura (Morrison) and Earl Griffith. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Merv Rooke of Blenheim and by her three sons, John Rooke of Walllaceburg, Bradley Rooke of Vancouver and David Rooke and Darlene Loftmann of Brantford. Missing their grandmother are David, Kayla, Josh, Dakota and Dillon. Helen is also survived by her sister Mary Anne Shaw of Sarnia and a brother Mike Griffith and his wife Valerie of Wallaceburg. Helen is predeceased by her brother Eldon. Friends are invited to attend visitation at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim on Sunday October 26, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A celebration of Helen’s life will take place at the Blenheim United Church, Monday October 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Cook officiating. For many years Helen was actively involved in the life of the Blenheim United Church. Her participation included helping out with Sunday school, membership in the U.C.W. and she was also a past Secretary Treasurer. Friends wishing to honour Helen’s life with a memorial donation are asked to consider either the Blenheim United Church Memorial Fund or the Heart and Stroke Association.