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Mary Helen Spicer
February 16, 1923 - May 11, 2019
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<div itemprop="description">Died in Ottawa on 11 May 2019, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Erik. Survived by daughter Erika Scott (Andrew) of Vancouver, B.C.; son John (Patricia Trott) of Toronto, Ont.; her beloved granddaughters Elizabeth (Andrew Womack), Katherine (Bradley Boehringer) and Caroline Scott, and Gabriella Spicer; and great-grandson Ellis Boehringer. Predeceased by her dear brother Dr. Arthur Blair. Born February 16, 1923 in Perth, Ontario to the late Emma Grace (née Moore) and Dr. William G. Blair. <br> <br>Helen graduated from Queen’s University and the University of Toronto Library School. In addition to raising two children at home, Helen enjoyed a long career as a professional librarian, retiring from the Ottawa Public Library. Her first job with the Middlesex County Library Co-operative required – in addition to regular library duties and writing and presenting book talks for radio – driving a car pulling a cabin book trailer (later a bookmobile). Not having a driver’s license, she fibbed a bit during the interview, but managed to get one just before starting work. Helen was a long-time active member of University Women’s Club of Ottawa. <br> <br>Erik and Helen enjoyed a very busy calendar of social, official and diplomatic functions, and over the years made many friends across Canada and around the world. She was a fan of mystery books, film, and television, and a life-long follower of Canadian politics. <br> <br>Special thanks to the dedicated staff of The Courtyards on Eagleson, The Lord Lansdowne, and Home Instead Senior Care. <br> <br>Service to be held at Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 21st at 2 p.m. <br> <br> <br></div>