We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.
2017-04-27 12:36:20
Stephen Kotsopoulos
Helen, you were someone who was supportive and caring!!! I'm glad I knew you and got the chance to work with you
2018-03-27 17:37:32
Cameron, Julia, Chloe, and Alexa Hall
You truly made all the world a stage!!! Lifes productions will never be quiet the same.....but how nice to have so many magnificent memories!! Thank you for making life and our time with you an award winning musical! Sending love to you all...
2017-05-03 16:03:13
Allan Dodds,
Western Australia
Condolences to Mrs Zdriluks family. Rest in peace sweet lady. I was one of the many thousands of lives who was influenced by her. Jean
2017-05-03 03:51:32
Grace Murrell
Helen did so much for everyone, and was such an amazing person. I'm glad I knew her, and got to work with her over the years. I'm so sorry for everyone's loss.
2017-05-01 17:55:19
Kara, Andrew, Katie & Emily Heald
We will miss you Helen, thank you for being a wonderful part of our girls lives.
2017-05-01 13:07:03
Rainer Noack on behalf of the STUDENT THEATREE community
Helen, you were someone who understood! Thank you for all you did and what we learned from you. We have lost one of the true pioneers but your legacy lives through us all.
2017-05-01 12:50:59
Rainer Noack on behalf of the STUDENT THEATREE community
Helen, you were someone who understood! Thank you for all you did and what we learned from you. We have lost one of the true pioneers but your legacy lives through us all.
2017-05-01 12:50:25
Marshall Bielby and family
Your light will shine through the children you have touched!
2017-05-01 12:31:34
xoxCateandPeterxox
Helen shared it all!!! Laughs, sighs, successes, challenges! And stories, oh the stories...crafting new ones about the best and the worst, shaping the past to influence the future, receiving tributes from people of all ages and giving praises to kids who were always there for her striving to be the best that they could be!! And always working long and hard to frame challenges, failures and successes into works of art that would influence both the players and the audiences!!! A friend, a colleague, an intelligent and caring woman...Dynamite!!
Our hearts and prayers go out to you Gerry, Jenn, Beth and your families. (Do a tap step for her for me!) Helen will be missed! xoxCateandPeterinFloridaxox
2017-05-01 11:23:31
Valerie Dixon and Sarah North
What a wonderful lady....how lucky we were to have shared in her talent and love for the theatre and our children. Our deepest sympathies to Jerry and family.
2017-05-01 11:07:11
Amy Cuddy
Gerry and family,
I was so saddened and stunned to find out the news of Helen's passing from Calgary. I've missed her, all of you, and the studio so much since moving and I know her legacy lives on through each of her students. Helen was one of those teachers who reminded me why I chose this profession through her passion, talent, and love for the arts. May you stick together and lean on each other during this difficult time and I offer you my sincerest condolences. She will be greatly missed.
Amy
2017-05-01 08:54:08
Peggy Oriold
Dear Gerry and family,
A candle for Helen,
Thank you for all the "travel" memories.
Burn bright little candle.
2017-04-30 13:38:55
Peggy Oriold
Dear Gerry and family,
A candle for Helen,
Thank you for all the "travel" memories.
Burn bright little candle.
2017-04-30 13:38:16
Penny Oliver
My sincerest condolences to you Gerry, Beth and Jennifer and family. I was so blessed to work as Helen's Stage Manager for Village Theatre's "Anne" a few years ago. Her talent and care with our young cast was incredible and was beloved by all who knew her. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
2017-04-30 13:00:46
Sean Pederson and the Burlington Performing Arts Technical Team
It is with great sadness that we send our condolences and shock to the Zdriluk family. We feel so incredibly honored to have known and worked with Helen over the past 6 years at BPAC. She was an extraordinary force in the theater community and her efforts are partly why we are here. Thank You so much for all your support and friendship.
2017-04-29 20:04:54
Dave Mitchell
I have no words. I am gutted. No single individual (outside of my own mother) had as much impact on my life, my values, my sense of self-worth, and respect for others as this fine woman, teacher and friend. RIP Mrs. Z, and thank you. My heart goes out to Gerry, Jen, Beth and the rest of the family.
2017-04-29 12:54:48
Helen Slee
Helen was an amazing leader and mentor who always challenged me to think bigger and be more. I'll never forget everything I learned from her and the ways that she empowered me as a learner and teacher of Drama and English.
2017-04-29 11:15:56
Julien Marquis and Rose Rankin and family
From our family to yours. Be strong as Helen would have it. The show must go on.
2017-04-29 08:24:22
Diana Murrell
Centre Stage became a special place for our family because of the classes my daughter attended but I was also so blessed to be able to work with Helen this year. Her commitment to her students and her unwavering pursuit of learning opportunities for them was inspiring. She had an incredible connection with her students and "produced champions" by her belief in each of them. I am forever grateful for her strength and the strength of her family!
2017-04-29 07:27:26
Megan B
I Am Very Sorry For The Loss Of Helen. She Was The Best Acting Teacher I Have Ever Seen. Jenn And Jerry I Am Hoping You Will Make It Through This With A Strong Heart. I Will Never Forget Helen. :(
2017-04-28 19:03:15
Morrone Family
We were absolutely Blessed to have had Helen in our lives. She was Barbara's guiding light, a true and wonderful mentor who nurtured the love for theatre, exceptional work ethics and moral values.
Helen also allowed us to get involved in our daughter's passion giving us the opportunity to spend quality time together and for that, we are truly and forever grateful.
She provided a nurturing and welcoming environment for both Barbara and Monica, where they could be themselves and make lifetime memories.
We pray that her guiding light lives on forever in all of us.
Our deepest sympathies to her loving and supporting family.
2017-04-28 12:48:54
Sean Bridgman
Much love and thanks to the lady who taught me (among many, many other things) that it's OK to demand excellence, to refuse compromise and that second-best doesn't have to be good enough. Rest well. You've certainly earned it.
2017-04-28 00:03:49
Kirsten Lazorka
Dear Jen and Beth,
I was very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Having lost my dad a few a years ago, I know full well the grief and sadness you are feeling right now.
I know that the thoughts are no doubt overwhelming that nothing ever will quite be the same. That certainly is true, however, soon you will have the memory of your mom that will live on in your heart and mind as well as in the hearts and minds of all of us who knew and loved her.
I will thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Kirsten
2017-04-27 23:56:29
The Teti family
As we light a candle in your memory Helen, we thank you for helping to light a love of drama in our daughter and starting her on her acting journey. God bless.
2017-04-27 22:27:43
Oksana Romaniw
In loving memory of an incredible professor and comrade. Helen, you will be greatly missed.
2017-04-27 22:21:40
Suzi Beber and Tom Wright
I have so many special memories of Helen. Her passion for theatre was contagious. She was a mentor and shining light for so many. It was an honour to work by her side. Thoughts and prayers are with her amazing family.
2017-04-27 20:09:10
Joanne Grysak
My deepest sympathy is sent here to the Zdriluk family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Helen is an unforgettable and much loved teacher and person!
2017-04-27 19:10:08
Jacqui
A fabulous professor at Brock University. I learned so much from her teaching and she will have an impact on my teaching for my entire career. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
2017-04-27 18:21:07
Kerri Clewer-Nowacki
In loving memory of Helen Zdriluk. She leaves behind such a legacy and will be sadly missed by many. RIP Mrs. Z.
2017-04-27 17:00:06
Becky Walters
You touched so many lives Helen, RIP.
2017-04-27 16:54:26
K.Zulik
Favourite professor, will be missed.
2017-04-27 16:53:08
Mallory Walker
R.I.P.
2017-04-27 15:40:19
Amber & Rob Ruthart, Griffin, Faye and Phoenix
And so this virtual candle burns as a representation of the many fires you have kindled in the hearts of your loved ones, students and friends.
Thank you for your kindness, your grace and your ability to bring out the pizazz in each of our steps on the stage.
Our smiles stay as the show goes on in memory of you.
Though your final curtain has fallen, may your legacy continue in the hearts of those you inspired.
Brava Helen and Thank you.
2017-04-27 15:38:52
Steve Boyle
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
2017-04-27 15:37:32
Andrew Goodman
Saddened to hear this news. Today I shed a tear while I reflect on the central role Helen played in shaping my life then, and forever after... all through her role as the driving force of theatre at BCHS. I've always been grateful for it. And we all had so much fun together!
2017-04-27 15:36:15
Patricia O'Neill (nee Langdon)
You were such a passionate and kind teacher - you will be sorely missed by many of us who attended at Burlington Central High School. My deepest condolences to your family.
2017-04-27 15:22:02
Aiden Rohacek and Leslie Welch
Thank you for sharing your passion with so many young people. You have truly left a great legacy.
2017-04-27 15:19:09
Grant Bennet
Forever grateful to you Helen. Love and prayers to you Gerry, Jenn and Beth.
2017-04-27 15:10:08
Laura-Lee Zimmerman
My deepest condolences to the family and students of BCHS. She was a driving force in my music career. She will be missed. Rest in peace Mrs. Z...and thank you.
2017-04-27 14:54:34
Dianna MacLeod
Thinking of you all, so sorry to hear this.
2017-04-27 14:21:12
Amy Parsons and Family
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Zdriluk family. We are thinking about you at this time. Mrs. Z was a phenomenal lady. Her dedication to Central Company, theater in Burlington and her family was extraordinary.
2017-04-27 14:01:27
The DaSilva Family
Our sincere condolences to the family of Helen Zdriluk. Our daughter was taught by her - she will be missed.