Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Village of Taunton Mills Retirement Community in Whitby on July 18, 2019 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her parents William and Edith Twitchin and brother Frank Twitchin. Beloved wife of the late Donald McPhie of 60 years. Helen and Donald enjoyed a full life together until Donald’s death in 2011. Cherished mother of Gary (Barbara) Donna (Glenn), Andrew (Julie) and Caroline (Jimmy). Caring grandmother to Alison (Jeff), Laura, Kayla (Andrew), Jameson, Maggie, Taydam, Jacob, Emileigh, and Liam. Great grandmother to Emma, Justin and baby Eliana. She will be sadly missed by all. She taught her children by example and hard work, never to complain and she was always full of praise for all. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Taunton Mills Village. Public visitation will start from 1- 2pm, a celebration of life will be held at Pine Hills Funeral Centre on July 23 at 2pm with interment to follow.