Helen Rajca (1942-2023) of Montreal, passed away peacefully on July 24. She leaves to mourn her daughters Teresa Panasuk (late Claude Perron), Pat Panasuk (Bob Derby), and Kathy Panasuk (Steve Dubois). Most devoted, proud, and cherished Babcia of Forrest Dubois, who was her sunshine. She will be missed by her sisters Genevieve Nowacki, Stephany Shanoski, and Jane Rajca. She left her mark on her nieces Wanda, Fran, Mary Ann, and nephew Paul, who knew her as their tiny but feisty Ciocia Hela. Their children will remember her as the great-ciocia they all outgrew by kindergarten. Special thanks to her sister Jane for all her support.
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She liked to champion small charities and was fond of classical music. To help the next generation of musicians, donations in her memory can be made to https://fondationleplateau.com
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Dear family and friends, I hadn't heard of her passing and hadn't seen Aunt Jane since, well, maybe, 30(?)_ years ago at a cousin's wedding. She always struck me as sweet but tough.
Tom Hartmann
4 January 2026