Helen Smith
1957 to 2025
(New Elgin)
Suddenly, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday 27th April, 2025, Helen (nee Kelman) aged 67 years. Beloved wife to James (Spider), loving mother to James and Hannah, much loved sister to Lorraine, mother in law to Raymond and a great friend to many.
Funeral service will be held at W.G.Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Tuesday 13th May, at 11am, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invite. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
Funeral Service
Location
W. G. Catto Funeral Home
Date & Time
11:00am Tue 13th May 2025
Burial Service
Location
Elgin Cemetery
Date & Time
11:30am Tue 13th May 2025
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