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Warm, generous and fiercely independent, Helen brought compassion, humour and unwavering loyalty to the family, friends and communities she loved. She enjoyed travelling, a good glass of wine, and was an exceptional cook who loved sharing delicious food. A Celebration of Life will be held in Jan 2026, with details to follow. We invite you to share a memory to help keep her story alive. Full Bio ... more
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Join MemoriesChris Tomkins Helen born to Gilda Margarita Maria and Douglas Gordon Trigar in Brisbane, Queensland
Chris Tomkins Christopher Leo Tomkins born.
Chris Tomkins Mums' Brisbane Lions win the 2025 AFL Grand Final
Chris Tomkins Robert Francis O'Brien born.
Chris Tomkins Famer Helen
Chris Tomkins Captain Helen
Chris Tomkins Moved to Delburn, Gippsland - The Farm.
Chris Tomkins Branan Emlyn Williams O'Brien born.
Chris Tomkins Adoring dog fans
Chris Tomkins Travel Life
Chris Tomkins Cruising in Norway
Chris Tomkins Moved to Portarlington
Chris Tomkins Helen with Grandmother and brother Lindsay
Chris Tomkins At the snow - Chris, David, Helen and Trish - 1979
Helen has been a cherished member of our family for almost 50 years. We shared so many special occasions with her and will miss her terribly. We will rember the happy times with love , Alan and Leonie
Helen has been a cherished member of our family for 50 years since Julie introduced us. We have so many memories of shared occasions together and we will miss her terribly. She was a loved and loving auntie and sister to us. Leonie and Alan
David Tomkins Our last family outing with Helen to see Hair the Musical.
Jill Davis Some shots of Helen and Julie (with Jill, Chris , dogs and cows) down on the farm
Lyndon Wester Helen with Doug, Gilda and Lindsay at their Sherwood home when the Westers from Adelaide visited in 1969
Helens photos bring to mind so clearly her remarkable qualities of courage and compassion - and a never ending and caring curiosity about her world. We loved our conversations, our on going exchange of ideas and appreciated how good a listener she was. We laughed and had so much fun together and will always remember our last pub lunch with Helen a...
Leonie happy memory
We first met our Dear Helen ❤️ when she joined our Support Group a few years ago. We quickly realised what a valued member Helen would become to us all. There is an empty chair and Helen's grace and laugh is missing as is one of the Hyster sisters. Rest in peace our Dear Friend Kev and Kris💕
KEVIN WILLIAMSON Mood support Group 2024 xmas
Chris Tomkins Angela Walker and Helen in the orchard at the farm.
Leonie Added. On behalf of Helen's neice Tricia
Leonie added on behalf of Helen's niece Tricia
Helen & I lived in Portarlington & met & became good friends during our outings with Vision Australia, she was such an outgoing & social person, always willing to have a go at anything. One of those challenges happened to be Tuesday trivia nights at the Portarlington Grand Hotel, which became a real challenge for us both…..as it was like the “b...
David Tomkins Helen, Rob and Chris with the Tomkins family in Brisbane .