Helen Elizabeth Hart - Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026 at 84 years old with her family surrounding her. Born March 14, 1942, in Port Colborne, Ontario to Helen and George Varga who immigrated to Canada from Hungary. She married Thomas Hart, (deceased 2008) and had five children where they raised them in Burnaby, BC.
Helen was adored by all her children, grandchildren, and family.
She was the most beautiful, kind, loyal and gracious woman one could ever have known. You only had to look and talk with her for a short time to know how special and gentle she was.
Family was her life and she loved spending time with them and doing simple outings such as going for coffee and donuts. She was always so welcoming and didn't have a mean bone in her body and never complained about a thing. She was treasured beyond measure, and the world will surely not be the same without her. She will always be remembered this way by her children and family who will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her five children, Tommy (Monic), Helen, Susan (Joe, Elizabeth (Ken), Jimmy (Kathy), her nine grandchildren; Amber (Tristen), Alex (Zack), Jessica (Alex), Robin (Johnny), Christina, Michael (Emily), Matthew, Emily (Bryce) and Sam. Eleven great grandchildren; Sienna, Adrielle, Hailey, Emery, Logan, Gregor, Daniel, Willow, Mia, Enoch, Noah. Her beloved sister and treasured friends Judy (Ron) and brother Jimmy. Niece, Kim and nephew Xavier as well as many more abroad.
Mom, we love you so much, our hearts ache to see you again and you will forever be with us.
April 21st, 2026
So so thankful for the opportunities we had together to enjoy a donut together. I will treasure the times spent together visiting you in the hospital with your dear daughter Liz. Always so nice to see you & your beautiful smile. Will get to Deep Cove with Liz this summer & we will reminisce about the time we had with you there...wonderful memories with you that I shall not forget.
April 21st, 2026
Grandma, she was the most considerate and gentle person I have lived to know.
She was always thinking about others, and had such a generous heart. I am so thankful for all the memories I have with her. I had the privilege of her watching me and my brothers frequently. She walked us to school, made us dinner and pies. The best memories with my Grandma are in my adult life, visiting her late at night for treats, tea or a sleepover. Her company was so peaceful and warm. Her entire life was dedicated to raising her children, and being there for family. I will miss talking with her very much. She was somebody who deeply cared about 'how you were' and 'what you were going through'.
She truly has impacted so much of her family, loosing her is a great loss. But, I will do my best to live a life like her...caring for those around me, putting people's needs before my own. Her example of love will be carried through generations. ❤️
April 20th, 2026
I send my heartfelt sympathies to Judy and Ron Starko on the passing of Judy's sister Helen.
Judy and Helen were great friends with my wife Glenda, who passed away recently.
My sympathies also got out to the many family members and friends of Helen.
She is at peace now!
To the family...cherish your many, many positive memories.
Stay safe...
Russ
April 20th, 2026
I echo everything that's been said about my mom - she really was truly special. I feel blessed and grateful that she was my mom. MOM: I'll miss you every single day, and I love you to the moon and back. Forever in my heart, and your daughter, always.
April 20th, 2026
Mom,
I miss you and love you so much. The only things that makes it easier is knowing that you don't have to suffer any more in a body that stopped serving you. How you went through all of that so gracefully will always have an impact on me. Even during our visits while you were in the hospital, you always had a smile and a hug and were always so warm and affectionate. I will forever be grateful for the time spent with you in your last days and especially our outing on the Saturday that we walked around outside for over an hour and went to the gift shop where you tried on a hat that you looked so cute in - the picture below. You were tried, tested and true in every sense of being a loyal, loving, kind mother. You were always thinking about others, especially your five kids. I am so thankful to have had such a loving mother like you who loved so unconditionally and was always concerned about my well-being. No matter what, I always knew I had a mom that loved me. I will forever miss you but I will not forget you and I look forward to seeing you again. I love you. Love Baby (Liz)
April 20th, 2026
Mom,
I will love you and miss you forever. You were kind, gentle, strong, and endlessly generous. You accepted everyone as they were and loved without judgment. You were always there when any of us needed you, and you were the very best Grandma.
I am so grateful for the life and love you gave me, and especially for the time I spent with you over these past few months. It is a comfort to know you are at peace and no longer in pain—that you are whole again and free to do all the things you never got to do.
I hold close the memories of your happiness. You had some good days; you were able to enjoy a last hot dog, the milkshakes Jimmy brought you, and the pictures I saw of your outings—many—and you looked so happy, and I’m thankful I got to see that. Knowing you spent your last day in the sunshine, surrounded by love, means more to me than words can say.
I miss you deeply, and I will carry my love for you always. ~ Helen (Tweety)
April 20th, 2026
Auntie Helen, your beautiful smile could light up any room. You were one of the kindest, most caring, and gentle souls I have ever known. Your warmth and sweetness touched so many lives, and you will be deeply missed. I feel grateful to have known you, to be able to call you my Aunt, and to have shared in your love and kindness. Rest peacefully, I love you.
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