Helen Gralnick

Peacefully, on July 29, 2025 at the age of one hundred. Wife of the late Bernard Gralnick, the love of her life. Daughter of the late Sheva and the late Yankel Schneider, sister of the late Bertha (the late Ben Tucker) and the late Ed (the late Paula Snyder).

Helen will always be loved and remembered by her family and by so many others whose lives she touched. Children: Rosalie (Sender), Judy (Rowan), Eric (Brenda). Grandchildren: Melanie (Evan), Andrea (Jonathan), Erica (Daniel), Karyn (Brian), Cynthia (Sean) Tara (Maayan), Daniel (Julie), and Franki (Miles). Great-grandchildren: Deanna, Nicholas, Annabel, Alexander, Cordelia, Gwendolyn, Cole, Senna and Rowe.

Helen was an exceptional person, a model of strength, wisdom, kindness, support and empathy. Until the end of her long life, she would be sought out by family and friends for her sage advice. The lessons that she taught us and the values that she imparted to us will continue to live on through our family.

The children wish to offer their heartfelt thanks to their Mom’s devoted team of home caregivers led by the remarkable Laura Aquino and Virgie Uao.

Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Thursday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Kehal Yeshurin Section, de la Savane.

Shiva at Helen’s home Thursday July 31, following burial until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Friday August 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; Sunday August 3, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to Canadian Magen David Adom: 514-731-4400; Toll Free 1-800-731-2848; or email info@cmdai.org