Helene Cerna

Cerna – Helene (Cousineau) of Port Burwell passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at the age of 62. Wife of the late Robert Cerna (2021) and loved mother of Julianne, Alain, Marc and Natalie Cerna. Dear sister of Nicole Adams (Kim), Francine Gifford (Kevin), Andre Cousineau (Brenda), late Roger Cousineau and sister in-law of Lori (Falvo) (John). Lovingly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Helene was born in Welland on March 15th, 1960, daughter of Gerald and Lisette (Pelletier) Cousineau. Helene was a retired teacher from St. Raphel’s and St. Anne’s where she worked for over 30 years. She was a member of Martial Arts Canada and the Welland Weaving Club. After retirement when visiting her daughter, she would assist teaching at First Nations Reserves. She also had a small business called Helene’s World of Weaving and heavily involved in many community events

Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8th at 2:00pm. Cremation to follow. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm. Remembrances may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.