Crate; Helen R. Peacefully, with her family by her side at the Smiths Falls hospital on January 1, 2009. Helen Closs aged 87 years. Predeceased by her dearly loved husband Alfred Crate in 1987. Loved and respected mother of Sharon (Ali) Abbasakoor of London, Margo (Ernie) Maidment of Merrickville and Joanne (Graham) Gunn of Lombardy.Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Edward Closs. Dear sister of Lillian Murphy of Smiths Falls and the late Harold, Kenneth, Floyd Closs and Edith Molyneaux. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls from 11 A. M. Monday, January 5, 2008 till one P.M. when service will be conducted in the Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.