Mrs. Helen Wawryshyn

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Helen Wawryshyn (nee Talpash) born May 8, 1941 in Toronto, died August 31, at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga. Predeceased by her parents Paraska and Petro Talpash and brother Myroslaw, Helen leaves behind her husband Michael Wawryshyn, their daughters Olena (Oleh Leszczyszyn) and Oksana Wawryshyn and her brother Dauney Talpash. She also leaves behind family in Toronto and Western Canada as well as a wide circle of friends. Born in Toronto, Helen attended Harbord Collegiate and graduated from the University of Toronto. She taught English, then ESL, at Toronto high schools until her retirement. The arts were her great passion, particularly Ukrainian Dance, Literature and Art. She enjoyed writing poetry and was a member of numerous Ukrainian choirs, including the Canadian Ukrainian Opera Chorus and the St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral choir. Her Church and Faith were an integral part of her life. Helen loved her family dearly and her community was of immense importance to her. A generous hostess, she was happiest in the company of family and friends. Visitation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6-9 p.m; panakhyda starting at 7:30 p.m. at Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette St., Toronto. The funeral will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. W., Oakville. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Volodymyr Cathedral–All Saints Chapel Fund online or mail to: 406 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 2S6

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