On March 8, 2026, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Julia, Kate, Charlotte and Marty, and Sarah. Adored Nana of Hamish, Will; Lucy, Pippa, Ellie: Zoe, and George. Loved daughter of the late Thomas and Sylvia Humphrey, and loved sister of Graeme, and the late John. Loved and respected by the Wheatley family. Sincere thanks to Dr Caroline Ryan for her care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Helen Paton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to The Chris Ruth Centre in memory of Helen would be appreciated and may be made online at chrisruthcentre.co.nz. The funeral service for Helen will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on March 25, at 11.30am, private interment to follow.

