In memory of

Helen Zacs-Pavoni

June 2, 1928 - August 20, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home with her husband, Al Pavoni, by her side. Beloved by her daughters, Zigrida and Dace Mara (Bob). Cherished by grandson, James (Crystal), great-grandchildren, Madison and Aiden. Funeral service will be held at the YORK FUNERAL CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, 416-221-3404 on Saturday August 26th at 10:00am, with a visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society.

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Michael & Pamela Smith, Ben, Adam and Josh (Long-standing family friends)

Entered August 23, 2017 from London, Ontario

Our hearts go out to Al, Dace and Bob, Zig and James and family. Helen was always welcoming and role model to me as I began to hold my own family dinners and celebrations. She was one of the best cooks and hostesses that I ever knew and there was always room at her holiday table for family friends.
Helen personified maternal love and her devotion to her daughters was unwavering. Her passing will leave a big empty space for Al and family and our love and prayers go out to them at this sad time and in the days ahead.

Scott Menary

Entered August 23, 2017

She was a lovely person and we'll miss her. We'll miss her spunk and her humour. She and Al made our move from Chicago to Toronto joyful and happy. She and Al treated us like family and we will never, ever forget that. RIP Helen.

Cheryl and Robert Borne (Friends)

Entered August 23, 2017 from Indianapolis IN

Surely your goodness and love will follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Larry and June Mayer (friends)

Entered August 23, 2017 from Thornhill Ontario

We knew Helen for many years and she always had a great sense of humor.She made the best gingerbread cookies and we always looked forward to them.
Although Helen was losing her memory,she still knew our names when we went to tea at the retirement home once or twice a week .
We will miss her laugh .

Lu and Olia Bobyk (lifelong friends)

Entered August 23, 2017 from Mississauga , ON

Dace and Bob, May your dear Mother, Helen Rest in Peace. May you find solace in all of the wonderful memories you and all family have shared with +Helen through the years!
Love and prayers, Olia, Lu Bobyk and family

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