Helen Gillespie Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Helen Gillespie of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Helen left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dan Sovil and Antonia Sovil; her husband Dr. Malcolm Gillespie (Bud); and her siblings, Mary, Emil, Vladimir, Zora, Ann, Stella, Peter, Danny and Jack.

She is survived by: her children, Malcolm Gillespie (Marcia), Lee Gillespie (Ellen) and Amy Broadbent (Lance); her grandchildren, Katie Trow (Westin), Erin Craciun (Alex), Libby Broadbent, Evan Broadbent (Ally) and Lee Broadbent; and her great grandchildren, Sadie, Thomas, Luca and Emilia. She is also survived by many loving nephews and nieces.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the charity of your choice.