Helen Ann Esnouf - Online Memorial Website

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.

I'm deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and fellow traveller.

I knew Helen as Noufy.

She was a beautiful and kind person who gave me a lot of support.

Thank you and peace to you, Noufy

xx

Noufy was a sweet spirit...

 

Always there when you needed someone...even at 5:30 in the morning...

 

You'll be greatly missed...

 

Luv,

Maddie

 

 

Like Jillie, I've seen Noufy around the assorted boards for many years now, and her love of her animals and children was always very apparent in everything she said.  She had a great sense of humor and her posts typically left me smiling.

You will be missed Noufy.

Noufy you will be missed by so many, my prayers are with your family and all of us who's hearts you have touched.