Helen Parish (3 Nov 1960 - 24 Dec 2020)

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Location
Taunton Deane Crematorium Wellington New Road Taunton TA1 5NE
Date
8th Jan 2021
Time
2pm
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In loving memory of Helen Parish who sadly passed away on 24th December 2020
Due to current restrictions a Service for those closest to Helen will be held, for those wishing to join the service online please visit www.obitus.com and us USERNAME Xohe3310 and PASSWORD 139019

Helen was born in Chard in November 1960, the second child of Bob and Barbara Marshall, both now deceased. Her elder brother Rob lives and works in Chard. Helen attended Holyrood school and after ‘o’ levels worked briefly for Peel electronics in Ilminster before joining the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office in 1978.

In the course of her career at UKHO she was promoted from Cartographic Assistant to Cartographic Draughtswoman and later to Mapping and Charting Officer. She started her career using a brush and ink to create and update the master bases for paper charts and finished using a Geographic Information System to produce Electronic Charts. She met Brian, her future husband, in the Office, they were married in 1983 and took early retirement together in 2016.

Helen was a devoted wife and mother, much loved by her husband and three children, Linda, Tania and Michael. The family lived a few miles east of Taunton and enjoyed beach holidays in Cornwall and the Mediterranean while the children were growing.

Helen enjoyed sailing off the coast of South Devon and touring by open top car and motorcycle in the UK and abroad. She was a kind and caring person who made a positive impression on everyone who encountered her socially or professionally.

Helen was diagnosed with stage four cancer in February 2020 and despite the best efforts of her doctors, it took her life in December.

Brian Parish donated £40 in memory of Helen

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So very shocked and sad to hear of Helen's passing. Our heartfelt love and deepest sympathy to you Brian, and your family at this terribly sad time. We have some very fond memories of fun times together, back in the day. Helen was a beautiful lady inside and out. Take care. Alison and Chris Legg

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Brian and family, so sorry to hear such sad news. All those pictures show Helen exactly as we’ll always remember: lit up by that warm bright smile. And they show a wonderful life, cut off way too soon. Our thoughts are with you.

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So sorry to hear about Helen. Whenever you saw her, she was always bright, friendly and cheerful. She was true class.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Such a lovely lady. She will be sorely missed.

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Helen a lovely lady with a wonderful smile. Brian and family thoughts and prayers with you all .

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So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Thoughts are with Brian and his family.

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