




Obituary of Helen Bernice Cardinal
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Helen Bernice Cardinal of Plamondon, Alberta, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 71 years, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Helen was born in Fort McMurray on October 1, 1953, to Cecile Elizabeth Cardinal and Johnny B. Cardinal of Fort McMurray. She enjoyed the company of her family and enjoyed time at home. She was a joyful, kind person who tried to help others meeting them where there were at. She enjoyed music, gardening and plants, was a great cook and was a happy-go-lady.
She is survived by her husband, Danny McLay of Lions Head, ON; children, Carla Goodacre (Jeff) of Sarnia, ON, Dale McLay and James McLay of Owen Sound, ON; grandchildren, Claire and Madeline Tillapaugh (Carla), Briden and Nicholas McLay (Dale) and Kwalin, Nasha, Jesse and Joceyln McLay (James); brother, Harry Donovan; sister, Florence Donovan (Bob); niece, Bernadette Cree and family. She will be missed dearly by all.
Helen is predeceased by her parents, Cecile and Johnny: brothers and sisters Archie, Marvin, James, Marie, Evelyn, Alex, Henry and George.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the 2nd floor nursing and care team at Hardisty Seniors Community facility in Edmonton.
A visitation will be held from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Fort McMurray First Nation #468 Community Centre (Quonset). A light lunch will be served after the visitation.
Cremation will follow. Robert Anderson Funeral home will be assisting in the funeral and cremation arrangements.
Visitation

In Loving Memory
Helen Cardinal
1953 - 2025
Robert Anderson
Funeral Services, Inc.
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Fort McMurray, AB
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