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Helmut Horas

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Horas: Helmut –
Passed away peacefully at the Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Helmut was born on May 14, 1938, in Stellberg, Germany. He immigrated to Canada in 1954. Beloved husband of Linda Horas (nee: Wilson) for 58 years. Dear father of Brian (Wendy nee: Sheppard). Proud
and special Opa of Sydney (Sean Maule) and Mitchell (Adriana Findlay). Sadly missed by his siblings Emma Schmidt, Lina Goller, Anton (Brigitte) and Maria Gross and his sister-in-laws Irmgard (Karl deceased) Horas and Sue (Allan deceased) Wilson. Predeceased by his parents Maria and Markus Horas, and siblings Margarete, Josef, Karl, Hermann, Ludwig, Adolf and their spouses. Helmut will be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends in Canada and Germany. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905 936 3477, from 10:00am – 12:00 p.m, followed by the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. A reception will follow at Rod Abrams Funeral Home Cliffside Hall. Interment to follow at Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave. To leave expressions of sympathy or stories of Helmut, please visit www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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Helmut Horas - Visitation

Rod Abrams Funeral Home

1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, ON L0G1W0

Wednesday December 6, 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm

Helmut Horas - Funeral Service

Rod Abrams Funeral Home

1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0

Wednesday December 6, 2023

12:00pm

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  1. Mike and Jeannine says

    February 5, 2024 at 6:46 pm

    So sad to hear of your loss Linda. Rest In Peace Helmut.
    Will surely miss seeing you zipping around Woodland Park on
    your ev scooter.
    Mike and Jeannine

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  2. Lynda & Herb Hastings says

    December 15, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    Dear Linda, Brian, Wendy & family, although I didn’t know Helmet well I’ve known your family for a lot of years. Sending warm hugs to you all. Through all the losses we have had in our lives we know first hand that he will be with you every step of your lives. His love & quiet strength will be there to ease you through your grief. Keep his memory close to your hearts.

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  3. Donna Jones-McGoey says

    December 12, 2023 at 12:04 am

    Linda, Brian, Wendy and family,
    So very sorry to hear of Helmuts passing.
    Our deepest condolences.
    Tod and Donna McGoey

    Reply
  4. Cathy Groen says

    December 8, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    Linda and Family, so sorry for your loss. May your heart and love stay strong, thinking of your in this tough time.

    Reply
  5. Jim and Judy Casemore says

    December 8, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    you could always count on Helmut to be sitting on the deck at Sauble. either that or out tooting around on his scooter. Quiet and man of a few words, but you pretty much knew what he was thinking, and it usually gave you a chuckle. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Jim and Judy Casemore

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  6. Ailene Mabee says

    December 8, 2023 at 9:04 am

    Thinking of you and family at this sad time .My deepest condolences. Cherish the good times you had together. Ailene Mabee

    Reply
  7. Mike and Debbie Fortney says

    December 8, 2023 at 7:04 am

    Linda,

    We are so sorry to hear about Helmut. He passed on our youngest granddaughter’s birthday. Please know are prayers and thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself, you always took such good care of Helmut.

    Reply
  8. Bill, Lois and Wendy Tumber says

    December 7, 2023 at 9:22 pm

    Linda and Family
    Our deepest sympathy to Linda, Brian, Wendy and Family.

    Reply
  9. Chris Smith says

    December 7, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    Dear Linda,
    I am so sorry to hear of Helmut’s passing. He was such a sweet man and it has been my privilege and pleasure to have seen him the past 25 years at the dental office.
    Chris (Humbervalley Dental)

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  10. Mary Jane MacMillan says

    December 7, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    Hello Linda,
    I was saddened to hear Helmut passed away, however peacefully.
    We had some fun gatherings together over the few years we knew you both.
    Thinking of you and all the family members.
    Love
    Mary Jane and John

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  11. Brother Anton and Brigitte says

    December 7, 2023 at 6:51 am

    Our deepest Sympathies ✨
    My words cannot express the sorrow I feel about the death of our beloved Helmut
    May we ever treasure the wonderful times we had with all his happiness and caring! Our hearts wishes are with you and family Brother Anton and Brigitte and family

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  12. Joan & Don Hughson says

    December 6, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Thinking of you Linda and your family during this difficult time. Sending our sincere condolences.

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  13. Andreas Groß says

    December 6, 2023 at 5:58 pm

    Liebe Tante Linda

    zum Tod Deines Mannes möchten wir Dir und Deiner Familie unser aufrichtiges Beileid aussprechen.
    Abschied nehmen müssen von einem lieben Menschen tut weh. Doch die Erinnerungen an schöne gemeinsame Jahre lassen Helmut in Eurem Herzen lebendig bleiben.

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  14. Theresa O'Leary says

    December 6, 2023 at 5:49 pm

    Dear Linda, Brian and Family

    So sorry to learn that your beloved Husband, Father and Opa has passed.
    Keep your wonderful memories close to your heart.
    You are in our thoughts.

    Theresa and Patricia O’Leary

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  15. Kim Clarkson says

    December 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    Dear Linda,Brian and family,
    On behalf of The Dacres family I would like to send our condolences to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    The Dacres family

    Reply
  16. Debbie and Allan Longland says

    December 6, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    Linda and Family,
    So sorry to hear of Helmut’s passing.
    Sending sincere condolences to you and your Family.

    Reply
  17. Dave Krawiec & Drina Dinon says

    December 6, 2023 at 11:18 am

    Linda, Brian & Wendy, Michell , Sydney and extended families;

    I am sorry to hear that Helmut (Dad-Opa ) has passed . Drina and I send our condolences and wish we could be there for you today. Always remember the good memories as it will help heal the pain you have today. For me I will always remember the time around the fire at the barn when you too were “discussing” using the Diesel can for gas. Still makes me laugh ever time. For all the time I knew your father he didn’t say much, but when he did it was pretty funny to me….

    The pain is gone and he is in a better place.
    Big

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  18. Rolan and Mary Robinson says

    December 6, 2023 at 9:49 am

    Rolan and I send our deepest condolences. Praying for comfort and strength at this difficult time

    Reply
  19. Lori Wilcox says

    December 5, 2023 at 11:07 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to Linda & Brian & family.

    Reply
  20. Nancy Barton & Family says

    December 5, 2023 at 6:04 pm

    Dear Lynda, Brian & Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
    and may God give you comfort in this time of grief.
    Helmut was a very special man and you will miss him dearly.

    Reply
  21. Wendy and Mark Cooney says

    December 5, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Linda, so sorry to hear Helmut passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  22. Dorothy says

    December 5, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Dear Linda and family. So sry about Helmut’s passing. May he rest now.
    Cyril, Dorothy Barnes and family

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  23. Jeannette & Jim Ferrie says

    December 5, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Linda & Family, We are very sorry to hear about Helmut’s passing. Deepest sympathies.

    Reply
  24. John and Jackie Carpenter says

    December 5, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Linda, and the family.

    Reply
  25. Catherine Hudon says

    December 5, 2023 at 11:43 am

    Brian, so sorry to hear the news of your dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you and Wendy and your family.
    Cathy (Hanrahan) Hudon

    Reply
  26. Brent & Marg Barton says

    December 5, 2023 at 8:43 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and Brian and family.Brent & Marg Barton.RIP.

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  27. Heike Trautmann says

    December 5, 2023 at 7:44 am

    Mein herzliches Beileid an Tante Linda und Familie
    In tiefer Trauer
    Heike Trautmann geb.Horas und Familie
    Deutschlan – Darmstadt

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  28. Suzanne and Tim O’Halloran says

    December 5, 2023 at 6:47 am

    Linda and family,
    We had the pleasure of Helmut’s company a few times at social events at the condo. His smile and gentle manner were comforting to all. He will be missed.
    Suzanne and Tim O’Halloran, Midland.

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  29. Carin says

    December 5, 2023 at 5:26 am

    All my hearts sympathy with you dear Linda, Brian and Wendy with all your family ❤️ very thankful for wonderful times we spent together. Always Helmut was caring much and gave happiness these memories will lighten up our hearts forever ✨✨✨rest in peace dear uncle, yours nuce Carin

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  30. Devin & Kaitlyn Maule says

    December 4, 2023 at 9:59 pm

    Sharing our deepest sympathies over the loss of Helmut. We only knew him a short time but we knew him to be a good and strong man with wonderful stories to tell. The way he looked at Gordon with love and affection is something that we will never forget. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

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  31. John & Teresa Finnerty says

    December 4, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    I’m so very sorry to hear of Helmut’s passing. Thinking of you Linda, Brian, Wendy and family at this difficult time.

    Reply
  32. Barb Rowley says

    December 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm

    Dear Linda, Brian, Wendy and family,

    My sincere condolences in the loss of a Husband, Father, Opa, Brother and Brother in-law.

    Barb Rowley & Family

    Reply
  33. Dixie Jones says

    December 4, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Dear Linda, Brian & Wendy, Michell , Sydney & their families;

    There really are no adequate words to express my deepest condolences.
    I remember Helmut since childhood days as a kind & gentle man & husband to Linda who lived next door to my cousin Lewis & wife Joan during the ” trailer home” days. My dad always enjoyed a visit & a few laughs over a pint of beer.

    May you take great comfort in knowing so many of us care.

    with love, Dixie

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  34. Linda & Colin Campbell says

    December 4, 2023 at 6:57 pm

    We were so sorry to hear of Horace passing
    Thinking about you during this difficult and sad time

    Reply
  35. Muriel Jackson says

    December 4, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Linda, I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.. it was Ruth who first introduced us. Hugs.

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  36. Deborah, Holly and Natalie says

    December 4, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Our deepest sympathy Linda and family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

    Reply
  37. Bill and Kathy Mabee says

    December 4, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Dear Linda, sorry to hear of Helmut’s passing. thinking of you and Brian at this difficult time. Bill and Kathy Mabee.

    Reply
  38. Sheila Suknandan says

    December 4, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    Dear Linda, Brian, Wendy and family

    We send our sincere condolences on the passing of Helmut. We will always remember him as a kind and caring neighbour and such a proud family man. Our hearts are with you through this difficult time and may the wonderful memories be your strength.

    Sincerely Marge Hamill, Sheila Suknandan and family.

    Reply
  39. Paul and Linda Venning says

    December 4, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    so sorry to hear of Helmet’s passing

    Reply
  40. Maureen Hasselmann says

    December 4, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family

    Reply
  41. Howard and Sharon Venning and family says

    December 4, 2023 at 11:59 am

    Linda and family
    Our deepest sympathy to all at this difficult time, We wish to extend our thoughts and prayers and know that he will be remembered as a very kind, gentle man. He had a thoughtful mannerism and gave all to everyone he knew. Keep his memories close and he will be with you always.

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    • Linda Horas says

      December 17, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you for your kind words and support. Linda and Family

      Reply

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