Helena Delanowski

Helena Delanowski (nee Matecki) passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in her 104th year to join her beloved husband Zbigniew (2013) of 67 years. Survived by her children Jolanta Joanne Zwolski (late Roman), Jerzy George (Krystyna) and Tadeusz Ted (Kathy). Survived by her grandchildren Halina, Christopher (Kathy), Stephen, Jen, Andy and Daniel (Madison). Survived by her great-grandchildren Alex, Andy, Ron, Maverick and Archer. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins in the United States and in Poland.

Helena is the last survivor of 5 Matecki children, Edmund, Stanley, Marysia and Zosia. Helena married Zbigniew in 1946 in Austria and together they emigrated to England where they lived until 1962 before moving to Canada with their three children. Helena enjoyed gardening, especially growing her own vegetables and camping. After retiring, Helen and Zbigniew toured North America as far west as Vancouver, and as far south as Dallas visiting their family as well as spending numerous winters in Florida.

 The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 419 Hill Street, London, on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Rosary Service will be held in the Church at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London after the Funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Association would be greatly appreciated.

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