Helen Ann Esnouf - Online Memorial Website

I only had the honour of meeting Helen once, in a Tim Horton's while she was in Canada, and only for a brief time. We were talking about meeting up again sometime. She was there for me at some of my worst times, one time using "duck cam" to help me smile. I'd use "kitty cam" to get her smiling a little when she felt down too.

 

No matter what, she was always on MSN, even if she was sleeping... always there to talk if you needed someone's ear to burn, and if she was down herself, she'd let you know, and you'd talk your problems out together. A true friend, no matter how dark things got, you could count on her. We'd often talk about our pets, giggling at each other's animals.

 

I'll always remember her at Tim's, because that's the only visual memory I have of her, but more than that, I'll always remember her kindness, and her willingness to listen even if sometimes it seemed like you were going over the same old stuff a thousand times in a row.

 

 

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Written with a pen, Sealed with a kiss

If you are my friend,Please answer me this:

Are we friends? or are we not?
You told me once, but I forgot.

So tell me now, and tell me true

So that I can say "I am here for you"

Of all the friends I've ever met,

You're the one I won't forget

And if I die before you do,

I'll go to heaven, and wait for you

I'll give the angels back their wings

And risk the loss of everything

There isn't a thing I wouldn't do

To have a friend, just like you.

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Two years ago we had made an arrangement to have a coffee in Sydney when she stopped over on her way home to Alice Springs. But I had been injured, pretty badly, so she ended up coming to visit me in hospital. Her visit lifted my spirits greatly - I have wonderful memories of the time we spent together that afternoon. What a lovely person she was.

I will fondly remember Noufy's heart. Her passion for people and animals set her apart.  Her love of her home Australia and of the Outback and the beauty that was all around her. She felt deeply and lived by principles that always put others first.There is so much and volumes I could write here.  I am blessed that I shared for a time, her life,her love and her heart. Above all, Noufy's caring nature will shine in our hearts.

She could always be counted on to be there when I needed someone to talk to, she was great company for me during many tough times in my life. She had a big heart, and that's something you can't fake....it was a genuine caring heart that she was always willing to share.

 

Noufy and I spent countless hours playing games online over the past few years, and we would talk about everything. I remember the times when she would turn on her webcam and let me watch her little baby ducks, she loved those ducks, and you could tell they loved her like a mother.

 

So many memories, I wish I could post them all.

 

Tantalus

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think the main thing that we will all remember about Noufy is how much she cared for everyone she knew and it seemed that no matter what, she would make time to talk.

I know I am posting this a little late but it has taken me a while to find the courage to post here. Even now i still remember our chats, our laughs, our tears together. She was such a strong person in the face of emotions that leave most people feeling weak.

Even though she has been gone some time now, she is still in my thoughts at times. So i sincerely hope that she has found the tranquility she deserves.

Wow,  it is Sept 2008; and I have only just discovered Helen had past away.  I spent my late teenage years hanging out with Helen - riding our bikes around a dusty old town.  In later years on her return from Victoria we hung out again.  But sadly we lost touch; and I hoped to catch up with her this visit.  Helen was truely a beautiful human being - and I will never forget her, and whenever I watch an episode of Red Dwarf she will be in my thoughts. 

To her family (especially her boys Andrew & Stephen) I am truely sorry for your loss. 

Hi everyone who has come to this site, I am Stephen, helens son. I would like to thank you all for remembering my mum as the beautiful person she was. Your condolences are greatky appreciated throughout our family. You all meant alot to her and she would be happy to know that you are doing this. Stay strong. Peace out.

You will always be remembered in my prayers ! . . . Rick from Ohio

Helen,
The past twenty-four hours, since I found out for certain what had happened to you, keeps one thing that you once said to me circling in my head, it's the one thing that's comforting me right now. I remember when I lost my great-uncle, and told you about him, you smiled and said that he wasn't dead. I asked what you meant, and your reply was: "There are no true goodbyes. When people leave this world, they don't really go anywhere, they just fade. If we don't remember them, they fade into shadows and become myths or legends. When we remember them, they're kept alive by our love and our memories. You loved your uncle, you remember him, and so he isn't dead, he just faded a little."

When you lost your father, I remember how much it pained you, I reminded you of what you had told me and you smiled a little and said that though the memories hurt, it was still true.

 

You were a true friend to everyone you met, and when I couldn't make the Toronto Meet up because I wasn't well, you and Ript decided to meet up with me and my father in Hamilton. I remember, sitting at Tim's, laughing and teasing each other a little bit, talking about our animals, Ript telling us how he ended up naming his one cat "Sorche".... poor thing. I remember you calling my dad's cellphone and asking to speak with me, when you were on the phone with me, you said you were running a bit late, but would be there soon and how Keeta was going to "kill" you both. When you guys pulled into the parking lot, I was waiting outside, you noticed me I guess from the pictures, smiled and waved excitedly. We greeted eachother with a hug, and "We finally meet!"

I remember after that, when you went back home, I was talking about going to Australia sometime to see you, and you said you'd act as my tour guide if I came down. I'm still going to go Helen, I want to see all of the things you told me about.

 

Goodbyes are final, farewells are like there's nothing left, neither of which is suitable for you. You had the kind of spirit and heart that lives on no matter what, because you touched so many, so I won't say either of those. I'll just say, take care for now, and I'll talk to you later, because I know I will again someday.