“I am the resurrection and the life. Who believes in me will live, even though they die.”

With sadness, but with a strong Christian Faith in the Resurrection, we announce the passing of Helen Josephine Bou-Younes, nee Drywski at Credit Valley Hospital on Tuesday June 10th, 2025 at the age of 79.

Loving and devoted wife of 44 years to Zaki “John,” very dear mother of Joseph (Laura), John (Stella), Mary-Anne (Nathan) and Michael (Marci). Cherished daughter of Joseph and Stella Drywski (nee Plustwa). The best friend and big sister to Jean. Special sister-in-law to Zakieh, the late Marwa, the late Maha, the late Daad, Yousef, Ramez and Hanna. Aunt to nieces and nephews in Canada and Lebanon.

A wonderful and loving grandmother to Marina, Hazel, Mason, Maxwell and Madeline.

Proud parishioner of Our Lady of Lebanon, Our Lady of Sorrows and Holy Angels. Catholic educator at St. Helen, St. Ambrose, St. Veronica, and St. Clare schools.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W, on Sunday, June 15 from 2pm - 4pm and Monday, June 16 from 5pm - 8pm, prayers at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday June 17 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 1515 Queen St. W, Toronto. Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery, 2845 Bloor St W, Etobicoke.