Helen Naivi Seaman
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
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Helen Naivi Seaman, a beloved wife, mum, nana and friend, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 13, 1942, on the beautiful island of Samoa, Helen's life journey began in the Pacific, enriched by the vibrant culture of her early years spent in Fiji.
Helen's life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and boundless love, her sense of fun and unwavering work ethic touched the lives of many. Helen was not only a hard worker; she was always a beacon of positivity, her support and laughter brightening the days of those around her.
Helen was married to her devoted husband, Michael Seaman, with whom she shared 40 years of cherished memories until his death in 2003. As a loving mum, Helen imparted values of kindness and perseverance, inspiring her children with her strength of character and tenacity.
The void left by Helen's passing is immeasurable, but the warmth she provided will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. Her legacy is one of love, fun, and the simple beauty of a well-lived life.
Friends and family are invited to honour Helen's memory at a funeral service, which will be held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Thursday March 6, 2025, at 12:15 PM. As we gather to celebrate her life, we remember Helen not with sorrow, but with gratitude for the countless happy moments she shared with us all.
Helen Naivi Seaman will be dearly missed, her spirit forever brightening the path for those she leaves behind.
Celebration of Helen’s (Naivi) Life
Afterwards please join us at Middleton Hall Golf Club, Hall Orchards, Middleton, Kings Lynn, PE32 1RY. We can celebrate and exchange stories of Helen’s life.
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March 6, 2025
Farewell to a wonderful fun loving lady…
I remembered her as a child, but didn’t really know her since she married and moved to the UK.
It was really great to reconnect with her and meet the family when she visited the US and then returned on many occasions.
So grateful for those times and especially when she was here to help us with her cousin Nana Mali when she was ill.
We have so many fond and fun memories …with her sharing family stories and she had promised to share more with me one day, which I’ve lost out on now…
Then there were the competitive card games along with lots of parties with dancing.. she loved her island music, especially the Fijian songs from the 1960’s and insisted on all singing Oilei Susi!
We will miss her dearly… but will hold onto those precious memories we have of her
Fly with the angels Aunty Naivi….
Till we meet again…
Lolomas Colin & Zelda
I remembered her as a child, but didn’t really know her since she married and moved to the UK.
It was really great to reconnect with her and meet the family when she visited the US and then returned on many occasions.
So grateful for those times and especially when she was here to help us with her cousin Nana Mali when she was ill.
We have so many fond and fun memories …with her sharing family stories and she had promised to share more with me one day, which I’ve lost out on now…
Then there were the competitive card games along with lots of parties with dancing.. she loved her island music, especially the Fijian songs from the 1960’s and insisted on all singing Oilei Susi!
We will miss her dearly… but will hold onto those precious memories we have of her
Fly with the angels Aunty Naivi….
Till we meet again…
Lolomas Colin & Zelda
March 5, 2025
Dear Naivi my mum Doris' first cousin. RIP Naivi n our condolences to Gavin, Mike, Tania. Mark n Natasha n families from Addie, Mike our 6 kids n our 12 grandchildren of Qld Australia.
My memories of Naivi are innumerable as many others have also. I remember Naivi n Sa joining our grandparents home in Vuni tarawau/place of the tarawau fruit, a nut, in Suva Fiji.
I thought she was so pretty n she was always smiling n laughing out loud!
I remember they didn't speak English but it wasn't long before she got it. Surrounded by our English speaking families she caught on very quickly. She was also blessed to have her Samoan tongue too which I regretfully have to say mine is atrocious!
From 1998 on to different family reunions in Fiji, Naivi brought her family with her n it was nothing but make merry, lots of chat song n dance. She loved n sang the song Paper Roses n that was always her request at cocktails on the beach. We all loved Auntie Naivi n we miss her so much already. Her joie de vivre. vivacity n chutzpah was intoxicating n contagious. No wonder Mike Seaman was besotted with n couldnt resist her.
My claim to closeness to her is that we shared the same birth date with me 5+ yrs younger. I want to be like you Naivi when I grow up!
Sorry we can't be with you personally in this sad n difficult time.
However we are with you aiga in prayer n spirit.
Alofa tele atu/sending love to you all.
My memories of Naivi are innumerable as many others have also. I remember Naivi n Sa joining our grandparents home in Vuni tarawau/place of the tarawau fruit, a nut, in Suva Fiji.
I thought she was so pretty n she was always smiling n laughing out loud!
I remember they didn't speak English but it wasn't long before she got it. Surrounded by our English speaking families she caught on very quickly. She was also blessed to have her Samoan tongue too which I regretfully have to say mine is atrocious!
From 1998 on to different family reunions in Fiji, Naivi brought her family with her n it was nothing but make merry, lots of chat song n dance. She loved n sang the song Paper Roses n that was always her request at cocktails on the beach. We all loved Auntie Naivi n we miss her so much already. Her joie de vivre. vivacity n chutzpah was intoxicating n contagious. No wonder Mike Seaman was besotted with n couldnt resist her.
My claim to closeness to her is that we shared the same birth date with me 5+ yrs younger. I want to be like you Naivi when I grow up!
Sorry we can't be with you personally in this sad n difficult time.
However we are with you aiga in prayer n spirit.
Alofa tele atu/sending love to you all.
March 5, 2025
We lost one of the greatest members of our ArmsCare family. Helen Seaman sadly passed away at Docking House a place where she worked & that she help shape, which was her home for over 15 years.
Helen joined ArmsCare as the Manager of Docking House in 2009 at the age of 67, after training a new manager, she took on the role of Operations Director and managed all 5 of our Homes, until she had a stroke in November 2011. After which Helen remained in staff accommodation, firstly at the cottage at Norfolk Lodge and then in her studio above Docking House. As her condition deteriorated, Helen finally moved downstairs to become a resident in November 2022, some 11 years after her stroke.
When Helen first joined us, everyone thought we were related and I began to call her Aunty Helen. To this day, She became Aunty Helen to all staff and will be sorely missed and remembered by all the staff that she mentored. We will all remember her for her resolve to ensure that all the staff provide good, kind, loving, compassionate care, along with her incredible sense of humour. The Queen of ArmsCare, may she rest in eternal peace💜
Helen joined ArmsCare as the Manager of Docking House in 2009 at the age of 67, after training a new manager, she took on the role of Operations Director and managed all 5 of our Homes, until she had a stroke in November 2011. After which Helen remained in staff accommodation, firstly at the cottage at Norfolk Lodge and then in her studio above Docking House. As her condition deteriorated, Helen finally moved downstairs to become a resident in November 2022, some 11 years after her stroke.
When Helen first joined us, everyone thought we were related and I began to call her Aunty Helen. To this day, She became Aunty Helen to all staff and will be sorely missed and remembered by all the staff that she mentored. We will all remember her for her resolve to ensure that all the staff provide good, kind, loving, compassionate care, along with her incredible sense of humour. The Queen of ArmsCare, may she rest in eternal peace💜
March 5, 2025
My Dearest Mum,
As you take your final journey, I want you to know how deeply you are loved and cherished. You were a force of nature—loving, funny, endlessly generous—and your spirit touched everyone lucky enough to know you. Your kindness knew no limits; if someone admired something you had, you’d offer it without hesitation. That generosity, along with your vibrant love for life, created a legacy that will live on in all of us.
I think back to those wild Monday mornings, racing back to boarding school in the white Polski Fiat, barely escaping the oncoming juggernauts as we played a risky game of chicken. Even in those chaotic moments, there was so much life—so much of you. You embraced the madness, the adventure, the joy in every moment. That spirit never left you.
Your journey took you from Samoa to Fiji, then to England, where you built a life for our family with unwavering strength and determination. You always wanted the best for us, and you made sure we had every opportunity to grow and succeed. You taught me resilience, kindness, and the simple joy of dancing and singing. I will always cherish my memories of singing and dancing with you to the classics like, Elvis or Everly Brothers on a spring-cleaning day!
And now, after 22 years apart, you are finally back with Dad. I know he has been waiting for you, and I can only imagine the reunion—the laughter, the love, the dancing. Though my heart aches, I take comfort in knowing you are together again, watching over us, just as you always have.
Mum, your love, your strength, and your joy will never fade. You live on in us, in our memories, in the lessons you taught us, and in the love that will never diminish. Rest well, my beautiful Mum, and dance once more with Dad.
Until we meet again.
With all my love,
Tasha xoxo
As you take your final journey, I want you to know how deeply you are loved and cherished. You were a force of nature—loving, funny, endlessly generous—and your spirit touched everyone lucky enough to know you. Your kindness knew no limits; if someone admired something you had, you’d offer it without hesitation. That generosity, along with your vibrant love for life, created a legacy that will live on in all of us.
I think back to those wild Monday mornings, racing back to boarding school in the white Polski Fiat, barely escaping the oncoming juggernauts as we played a risky game of chicken. Even in those chaotic moments, there was so much life—so much of you. You embraced the madness, the adventure, the joy in every moment. That spirit never left you.
Your journey took you from Samoa to Fiji, then to England, where you built a life for our family with unwavering strength and determination. You always wanted the best for us, and you made sure we had every opportunity to grow and succeed. You taught me resilience, kindness, and the simple joy of dancing and singing. I will always cherish my memories of singing and dancing with you to the classics like, Elvis or Everly Brothers on a spring-cleaning day!
And now, after 22 years apart, you are finally back with Dad. I know he has been waiting for you, and I can only imagine the reunion—the laughter, the love, the dancing. Though my heart aches, I take comfort in knowing you are together again, watching over us, just as you always have.
Mum, your love, your strength, and your joy will never fade. You live on in us, in our memories, in the lessons you taught us, and in the love that will never diminish. Rest well, my beautiful Mum, and dance once more with Dad.
Until we meet again.
With all my love,
Tasha xoxo
March 5, 2025
Dear Nana Naivi,
I wish we had more time, more visits, and more memories together. Living so far away meant we didn’t see each other often, but the times we did were always special. I’ll never forget playing Sonic the Hedgehog with you when I was little—you might have sparked my interest in video games. And of course, you and Mum found it hilarious making me watch the scariest parts of Lord of the Rings when I was only six. You always managed to laugh, even at yourself.
One of my favorite memories is sitting around the kitchen table with you, Mum, Jesse, and Dad, when suddenly—bam!—you were gone. The chair had broken right beneath you, and we laughed so hard together. That’s who you were—someone who could find humor in anything.
I’m so grateful we had that amazing trip in 2022 for your 80th birthday. It was such a wonderful time with all the family, a memory I will always hold close to my heart. I just wish we had more.
I love you, and I will miss you always.
Your loving grandson, Joshua xoxo
I wish we had more time, more visits, and more memories together. Living so far away meant we didn’t see each other often, but the times we did were always special. I’ll never forget playing Sonic the Hedgehog with you when I was little—you might have sparked my interest in video games. And of course, you and Mum found it hilarious making me watch the scariest parts of Lord of the Rings when I was only six. You always managed to laugh, even at yourself.
One of my favorite memories is sitting around the kitchen table with you, Mum, Jesse, and Dad, when suddenly—bam!—you were gone. The chair had broken right beneath you, and we laughed so hard together. That’s who you were—someone who could find humor in anything.
I’m so grateful we had that amazing trip in 2022 for your 80th birthday. It was such a wonderful time with all the family, a memory I will always hold close to my heart. I just wish we had more.
I love you, and I will miss you always.
Your loving grandson, Joshua xoxo
March 4, 2025
Truly an inspiring woman and an even more compassionate nana. The lessons I learned from Nana Naivi are some that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Each memory I have of her is better than the last; I’ll always remember her cheeky humor and the times she always wanted us to dance. Some of my favorite memories include conversations where she didn’t even speak, and instead only a subtle raise of her eyebrows was enough to understand her sentiments. I will miss you greatly nana, I love you. Xxoo
March 3, 2025
Condolences to the family ... RIP my dear. ..
March 3, 2025
Our deepest condolences to our beautiful Lady Naivi
.. you will be truly missed but we will always remember all the good fun times n laughter we have had with you my dear n there were so many ... we love you very much n are very sad ... love you Teresa, Benny Lingi Chappie n Thelma ... RIP beautiful Naivi ...
.. you will be truly missed but we will always remember all the good fun times n laughter we have had with you my dear n there were so many ... we love you very much n are very sad ... love you Teresa, Benny Lingi Chappie n Thelma ... RIP beautiful Naivi ...
March 2, 2025
A 11 years ago I started at Docking house Helen gave me one of perp talks wanting to know everything about me and from that day on they carried on Helen did this with every new staff member. If you wanted a straight truthful answer Helen was the person to go to. We had very many strange conversation and very funny ones may I just add she had some very colourful words. Our Queen of Docking house
February 21, 2025
One school holiday morning in the early 1960’s I was fast asleep at our Hill Street Hunstanton house when I was abruptly woken by my mother brandishing an air mail letter and asking me to read it. It turned out to be from my brother Mick, who was on a Royal Navy ship somewhere on the Pacific Ocean. In it he was asking permission from our parents to get married. (At the time sailors under 21 years old needed parental permission before the captain would allow it.)
It had come as a shock, Mother didn’t know what to do and especially what my dad would say. He was shown the letter when he came home from work and he didn’t say anything at first. We had to press him for an answer because time was passing, the ship had some repairs to be completed and would then sail back to UK - and the sailing date was getting closer.
“Why couldn’t he marry a nice English girl” was the refrain as tensions began to add up but eventually he was persuaded to give his consent (narrowly in time) as a final refusal would probably mean Mick never coming home. So along with thirty plus other couples, Mick and Helen were wed.
The brides were flown back from Fiji (where it had all happened) and the sailors brought the ship back so they arrived separately, and Helen came to live with us until Mick returned and they moved to a small cottage nearby to start a new life together and raise a family. As we all got to know her, Helen captivated everyone she met – perhaps my dad most of all, whose previous hesitation vanished, replaced by an eagerness to perform any practical jobs that were needed.
You will hear many complimentary descriptions of Helen from many sources that I don’t need to repeat: just let me say that we have been fortunate to have known such a shining light whose kindness, humour and care will always be treasured and never forgotten.
It had come as a shock, Mother didn’t know what to do and especially what my dad would say. He was shown the letter when he came home from work and he didn’t say anything at first. We had to press him for an answer because time was passing, the ship had some repairs to be completed and would then sail back to UK - and the sailing date was getting closer.
“Why couldn’t he marry a nice English girl” was the refrain as tensions began to add up but eventually he was persuaded to give his consent (narrowly in time) as a final refusal would probably mean Mick never coming home. So along with thirty plus other couples, Mick and Helen were wed.
The brides were flown back from Fiji (where it had all happened) and the sailors brought the ship back so they arrived separately, and Helen came to live with us until Mick returned and they moved to a small cottage nearby to start a new life together and raise a family. As we all got to know her, Helen captivated everyone she met – perhaps my dad most of all, whose previous hesitation vanished, replaced by an eagerness to perform any practical jobs that were needed.
You will hear many complimentary descriptions of Helen from many sources that I don’t need to repeat: just let me say that we have been fortunate to have known such a shining light whose kindness, humour and care will always be treasured and never forgotten.
February 18, 2025
Aunty Naivi (my namesake)
The first time we met was in late 80s & Nov 1994 in Orange County, California.
I finally able to put together all the stories that grandma Kalasa Asiata-Manuleleua (your mom) have told me as I can remember at the age 11 as I can recall, the stories that Komiti told me, the same stories that Talafulu told me, and we finally connected on your 1st visit & last trip. You brought so much love, laughters to all of them & found closer together.
I remembered you shared tons of your beautiful memories with me, it was great meeting you in person and knowing why grandma Kalasa named me after you, I have also given our unique name to my 1st grand daughter she’s “Naivi” as well.
I missed our Facebook chats & checking in on each other..
"May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time, as it says in Matthew 5:4, 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted'"
Rest in Love beautiful aunty Naivi.
Love you,
Navy Manuleleua - Bernard & Family from Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)
The first time we met was in late 80s & Nov 1994 in Orange County, California.
I finally able to put together all the stories that grandma Kalasa Asiata-Manuleleua (your mom) have told me as I can remember at the age 11 as I can recall, the stories that Komiti told me, the same stories that Talafulu told me, and we finally connected on your 1st visit & last trip. You brought so much love, laughters to all of them & found closer together.
I remembered you shared tons of your beautiful memories with me, it was great meeting you in person and knowing why grandma Kalasa named me after you, I have also given our unique name to my 1st grand daughter she’s “Naivi” as well.
I missed our Facebook chats & checking in on each other..
"May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time, as it says in Matthew 5:4, 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted'"
Rest in Love beautiful aunty Naivi.
Love you,
Navy Manuleleua - Bernard & Family from Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)
February 18, 2025
Auntie Helen
Such wonderful memories of growing up spending time at yours with everyone. You will be very much missed. Fly high reunited with Uncle Mick . Love always Claire, Wayne, Luke and Lucy xx
Such wonderful memories of growing up spending time at yours with everyone. You will be very much missed. Fly high reunited with Uncle Mick . Love always Claire, Wayne, Luke and Lucy xx
February 18, 2025
My mum’s first cousin, apparently Aunty Naivi used to babysit me when I was a toddler. Having vague recollections of this time in my life, Aunty Naivi and an older cousin of mine - Teresa - kept reminding me that I should behave myself because they used to have to (sic) wipe my bum. I’m now 71!!
I will miss you Aunty Naivi. Have a great time with the others of our family having a siva!
I will miss you Aunty Naivi. Have a great time with the others of our family having a siva!
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Other family members
Martin Seaman
Brother In Law
Damien Seaman
Nephew
Kelly Seaman
Niece
Amy Seaman
Mother In Law
Derek Seaman
Father In Law
Ioane Siavao Manuleleua
Kalasa Asiata-Manuleleua
Michael William Seaman
Leatuavao Komiti Manuleleua
Manuleleua Vui Faa'feii Manuleleua
Mark Seaman
Megan Seaman
Tara Seaman
Tania Brawn
Ellie Brawn
Natasha Castillo
Joshua Castillo
Jesse Castillo
Michael Seaman
Eliza Seaman
Poppy Seaman
Gavin Smith
Daniel Haxton
Zac Smith
Bec Smith
Alaimalo Manuleleua-Niusulu
Talafuluolemanuoleasolaigagae Manuleleua-Tufuga Malu
Leafi Keli Manuleleua
Leatuavao Komiti Manuleleua
Manuleleua Vui Faa'feii Manuleleua
Alaimalo Manuleleua-Niusulu
Talafuluolemanuoleasolaigagae Manuleleua-Tufuga Malu
Leafi Keli Manuleleua
Michael William Seaman
Mark Seaman
Megan Seaman
Tara Seaman
Tania Brawn
Ellie Brawn
Natasha Castillo
Joshua Castillo
Jesse Castillo
Michael Seaman
Eliza Seaman
Poppy Seaman
Gavin Smith
Daniel Haxton
Zac Smith
Bec Smith
Helen Seaman
Favourites
What was Helen’s favourite Travel destination?
Fiji/Samoa
What was Helen’s favourite Movie?
Blue Hawaii
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Please join us to pay a last tribute and celebration of mum’s life.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to our wonderful mum. While we mourn the loss of our mum, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to our wonderful mum. While we mourn the loss of our mum, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
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