Obituary of Ingrid Alice Heidi Helbing (nee Paech)

Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario, in her 83rd year. Ingrid was born in Neuruppin, Germany and her youth was spent in Bonn. After immigrating to Windsor, Ontario in the early 1970s via the U.S., she became a gifted and much-loved teacher who actively contributed to the community. Her passion for education was exemplified by multiple postgraduate degrees. She was a Sessional Instructor in Modern Languages and a dedicated member of the Faculty Association at the University of Windsor for many years before her retirement and relocation to London, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents Friederich and Alice, sister Edelgard and brother Gisbert. Survived by her sister, Celia; daughters, Caren Helbing (Dennis) and Andrea Frossard (Bill); grandchildren Nathan, Caden, Mikayla, Caris, Eric, and Emily. We are grateful to Dr. G. Kim for his care, guidance, and empathy and to Dr. B. Fisher, Dr. M. MacDonald, and the staff at the London Cancer Clinic for their kindness and care. We thank the staff and community of Amica London for their friendship and assistance. We also thank Dr. M. Hebb, Cheryl, and the neurosurgery team at University Hospital and the compassionate and supportive palliative care team at Parkwood. A private family memorial will take place according to Ingrid's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. O.M.I. (Omi, Mami, Ingrid) touched many lives with her humour, love, and zest for learning and life. Ingrid was a loving, devoted, and caring mom, Omi, and friend. She was always smiling and her bubbly personality immediately permeated any room she walked into. She will be greatly missed by all, but her spirit will live on. Never give up!