LANTHIER, Helen

November 18, 1921 February 23, 2020

Peacefully, on February 23, 2020 between Sunrise and Sunset, and to the Sound of Music, Helen Lanthier, a Constant Heart, completed her passage on this earth. Helen was a faithful companion on the journey of life to Antoinette Taddeo. Sister to Gilbert, aunt to Michael (Lynne), Suzanne (François), Robert (Kathryn), and great-aunt to Philippe, Patrick, Sarah, and Isabelle. Throughout life, Helen retained a great love for her Alma Mater, Villa Maria, where she taught for 37 years. She was the author of its history: Monklands Then, Villa Maria Now. The friends she made there, among colleagues and students, remember her with love and affection. Thanks to Dr. Jose Morais, head of geriatrics at the MUHC, for his outstanding attention and support in attending to Helen’s medical needs. Utmost gratitude to her care-givers Cora, Fely, and Imelda, who because of their patience, devotion and love, enabled Helen to remain in the comfort of her home to the end. A special thanks goes also to Marie Auguste. Condolences will be held at the Collins Clarke Macgillivray White funeral home (5610 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal) on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parking available behind the funeral home on Marcil. A funeral service will be held at St Ignatius of Loyola Church (4455 West Broadway, Montreal) on Thursday, March 5, at 10.30 a.m. with a burial to follow at the Notre-dame-des-neiges cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate time to someone who needs your kindness and support.