Helen LAIRD (MacDonald)
Helen was the truly loved wife of John, a wonderful and much-loved mother to Damian, Jarrad, Kirsty and Tracey, and stepmother to Ian.
A much-adored Mother-in-law to their respective partners.
A doting Grandma and Nanny to Cameron, Elizabeth, Sadie, Elena and Sascha and a besotted Great Grandma to Tex and Lottie.
Having lived in Woodend for over 50 years she was heavily involved in community life and will be sorely missed around town.
Her full life will be honoured and celebrated at the ceremony to farewell Helen on SATURDAY 9th May, 2026 commencing at 10.30am at Gisborne Golf Club, 25 Daly St, Gisborne.
Helen will be privately cremated.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cancer Council in Helen’s memory.
Service Details
10:30 AM
Saturday 9th May
Gisborne Golf Club
25 Daly Street, Gisborne
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of a great person. She was always bright and bubbly despite her condition. Will remember our chats at the primary school gate and more important our last chat at the supermarket. HHDSRIP
“I know the days and months ahead will be a big adjustment, so please give yourself a lot of grace. Know I’m here for you, too”.
Dear John, Ian, Damian, Jarrad, Kirsty and Tracey
Thinking of you all as we celebrate Helen. She was a kind, generous and thoughtful lady who you will all miss so much but have incredible memories to keep.
Love to you all.
Sash, Ally, Olly, Maya, Luba, Judy and Geoff xx
Helen was an amazing and capable lady who participated with so many community organizations. Although I only knew her for 14 years, we became friends thru the Gym, water aerobics and the library where you could find her most Fridays volunteering. Helen was a great cook, sewed some incredible patchwork quilts for family and had a great sense of humor. She was Johns rock, so I was saddened to hear of her passing. Condolences and love to John and family, she will be missed so much. Hugs to all. xx
A great Lady and a dedicated worker for all the organisations Helen was involved with. Will be sadly missed. RIP Helen. Condolences to John and Family. Sue and Bob Sullivan and Family.
Our deepest sympathy and love to all of Helen’s family.
So much fun and laughter shared over the years, Helen had the biggest laugh and the best hugs
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing and my condolences to all the Laird family. Really enjoyed our visit to Woodend and spending time with everyone.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Remembering many great get togethers and bonfires with fantastic company.
Helen was always generous and kind and we are so grateful to have seen her recently.
She will be fondly remembered by all of us whenever we talk about Woodend.
Sending our love to everyone.
My condolences to the Laird family at Helen’s passing. My fondest memories of Woodend include delicious snacks and hearty laughter in Helen’s kitchen. Thanks, Helen, Damien and family and for those special memories.
Condolences to John, Ian, Damian, Jarrad, Kirsty, Tracey and the extended family. Wonderful memories of Woodend and Perth when you had holidays here. Thinking of you all.
Helen was one of the Woodend’s community’s greats, devoting so much time to many organisations, always cheerful, producing mountains of delicious food ( ALWAYS GREATLY appreciated), and very much loved…
Helen was a good friend, we worked together for many years.. But she will be most remembered for being a wonderful Mother…My family’s fondest love and sympathy is with all the family right now….The greatest comfort is the amazing, marvellous memories we will always have of Helen, which will never leave us.
The Woodend Community will sorely miss Helen. As part of the Woodend Library team, in a volunteer capacity, Helen was a wonderful contributor. Amongst her other tasks she did endless prop preparation for me to use in storytimes.
She was always easy to talk to and enjoy whilst all the while working away efficiently.
Condolences to her family.
A lovely lady who David and I had the pleasure of meeting and who became my son’s mum-in-law. It’s always hard when a family member passes away, but I’m sure Helen left some wonderful memories to lighten up the dark……Vale Helen…God Speed
Dearly loved cousin of Graeme, Angelika and family,
From Kernan Street and Spencer road we were always welcome into her home and vice versa,
Much lived and sadly missed.
Our condolences to John, Damien,
Jarred, Kirsty, Tracey, Ian and partners
Love Graeme and Gel XOXO
Aunty Valma also sends her condolences and love.