ZOLINSKI: The death of Helena Zolinski, formerly of Flin Flon and Thunder Bay Ontario occurred at Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Brandon, Manitoba, on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Helena was born August 24, 1924 in Thunder Bay, attending Crawford school there. She had a large family and spent many years raising her family. In 1966 she started and new career in draperies and upholstery and in 1970 became a chamber- maid at the Flin Flon Hotel, progressing to cook, which she thoroughly enjoyed until retirement. Helena was a member of Westfort Prosvita Women's Auxilary, Life Member of Westfort Prosvita Society and the Broadway Church, Wednesday morning Craft Group. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, flower gardening, jigsaw puzzles, card playing and especially visiting with family and friends. Helena was predeceased by: Stanley Zolinski, daughter, Marsha; sons Terry, Leonard and Ron Zolinski; parents Mary and John Wdowiak and brother Bernard Wdowiak. She is survived by: daughter, Susan Klyne, son Steve Zolinski (Wanda), son Mike Zolinski (Esther); daughters-in-law Diane Zolinski and Patty Zolinski. She also leaves grandchildren Carol Reimer(Steve), Rupert Klyne (Sandy), Selena Moar (Darryl), Kari Zolinski (Ryan), Terry Zolinski, Chad Zolinski (Holly), Brett and Jason Zolinski. There are nine great grandchildren and one great great grandson as well as sister Julie Mosuk (Gene). The Ceremony to Celebrate Helena's Life was held on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Memories Chapel with Major Velma Preston officiating. All in attendance were considered Honorary Pallbearers. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Helena may be made to the Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510-6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 3N9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

"God saw she was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So He raised His arms to her and said, "Come with me".
With tear filled eyes we watched her slowly fade away.
Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay.
Her huge heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands at rest.
God proved to us he only takes the best."