Helen Beatrice Carr (9 May 1940 - 20 Sep 2025)

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Location
Honor Oak Crematorium Brockley Way London SE4 2LW
Date
20th Oct 2025
Time
1pm
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Location
Honor Oak Crematorium Brockley Way London SE4 2LW
Date
20th Oct 2025
Time
1pm

Location
The Lord Northbrook 116 Burnt Ash Road London SE12 8PU
Date
20th Oct 2025
Time
2.30pm

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Ben, Emily, and all the family invite you to join us for Helen's funeral on 20th October 2025.

There will be a service at 1pm at Honor Oak Crematorium, Brockley Way, London, SE4 2LW.

Followed by refreshments at 2.30pm at The Lord Northbrook, 116 Burnt Ash Rd, London SE12 8PU.

We are also exploring the option of live streaming the service — if this would be of interest, please let us know.

If you need any further information or have questions, please feel free to contact us at emily@balloonview.com.

Family flowers only please. If you wish, you may use this page to donate in Helen's memory to the BookTrust, Guys and St Thomas' Foundation or Parkinson's UK.

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Deborah Philips donated in memory of Helen

In memory of Helen Carr

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Amy Cullen donated in memory of Helen

In memory of Helen and Tony Carr

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Jean Bloch donated in memory of Helen
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Catherine Sutton donated in memory of Helen

In memory of Helen and Tony, such special people who welcomed me into their home for many happy years. Thank you, Ben and Emily, for the beautiful celebration of Helen yesterday. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Much love Catherine and John x

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Myra Joyce donated £40 in memory of Helen

In memory of much loved friends, Helen and Tony Carr

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Nicola Bennetts wrote

It was a beautiful service. I was glad to be able to attend albeit online.

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Gill Gregory donated in memory of Helen

Remembering dear Helen and our many happy times at Champagne Charlies and on the Embankment in recent years. Thank you, Emily & Ben, for such a lovely service and for the beautiful words of George Herbert. with love from Gill

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Professor Peter Ryan donated in memory of Helen

Rest in peace Helen. You were an inspiration x

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Richard Bolley donated in memory of Helen

Helen: always energetic, engaged, kind and supportive - a vital presence.

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Helen and Sarah, PhD Graduation c.2006, Goldsmiths

Helen and Sarah, PhD Graduation c.2006, Goldsmiths

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Jessica Figueras wrote

I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Helen was such a kind, clever and interesting person. Much love to all

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Emily Widdowson donated £50 in memory of Helen

We will miss Helen so much, sending much love to Em, Ben abd all the family xxx

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William Migniuolo donated in memory of Helen

Helen gave so much of herself to so many and brought so many interesting people together. With Tony, she opened her generous heart and her warm home to so many.

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Frances Migniuolo donated in memory of Helen

In memory of my dearest friend Helen who received good care from Guys cancer Drs and nurses.

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