Newborn named in honour of her mother, Helena Broadbent

The family of Helena Broadbent, who died after an incident in Keilor Downs on Saturday night, has decided to name the tiny baby girl that was delivered by C-section four months early after her mother.

A tiny baby girl clinging to life has been named in honour of her mother, who died tragically on the weekend.

The family of Helena Broadbent has decided to call the newborn Helena Zoe.

Friends and family have rallied around the three children of the well-loved mother who died after an incident on Saturday night.

Helena’s brother, Paul, paid tribute to his sister, saying “Helena was a dedicated mother that did everything in her power for her two girls.”

Paul Broadbent with his sister Helena, who died on Saturday night. Picture: 7 News

Helena Zoe is in a critical condition in hospital after she was delivered by C-section four months premature.

Close family friend Katie Gray has started a mycause crowd-funding campaign to ask the community to dig deep to raise funds for Helena’s funeral costs as her family and children come to terms with their loss.

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“Helena was a wonderful mother and her passing is so tragic,” Ms Gray said.

“The Broadbent Family appreciate any donation whether it’s big or small and thank everyone for the love and support they have received from people around them and the Australian community.”

To donate visit mycause.com.au/helenabroadbent