Helen Margaret Rose Vais

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” John 14:6

Vais; Helen Margaret Rose (nee Francis)

Born: August 21, 1937 Cannington, ON; Passed: December 21, 2025 Orillia, ON

(Teacher for 35 years with the Toronto Board of Education)

With profound love, and a heart full of cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Helen Margaret Rose Vais.

Helen has gone to reside in the loving embrace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Her faith in Christ guided her every step.  Helen Vais, beloved wife of Timothy David Vais for 65 years. Loving mother of Cathy Ann Vais-Haines (Jeffrey) and Sandra Elizabeth Vais. Cherished grandmother of Sonia Elizabeth Breskey (John), Merrill Polyanthe Gerstmar, Conner Michael Howe, Sean Cameron Howe and great grandson Jackson Breskey and great granddaughter Tenley Ann Gerstmar. Helen is predeceased b y her parents Watson & Florence Francis. Survived by her brothers-in-law the Rev. Dr. George Vais and family and the Rev. Dr. Vel Vais and family. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Mundell Funeral Home 79 West St.,N., Orillia in July of 2026. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated.

“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”  John 8:12