Ruscak, Helen P. (Thompson) –Of Ayer, Jan. 31st. Beloved wife of Joseph Ruscak. Mother of David Ruscak and his wife Nicole of ME, Stephen and his wife Susan of Littleton, Linda Jo Sheahan and her husband Peter of Groton and the late Thomas Ruscak and Paulette Ruscak. Grandmother of David, Joseph, Daniel, Michael, June and Gregory. Great grandmother of David, Jesse, Mikayla and Charlize.  Helen loved living in North Reading for over sixty years and was known for her artistic craftwork and beautiful smile.  She enjoyed the last fourteen months of her life at Apple Valley Center in Ayer, attending many activities and weekly church service. Her fellow residents adored her and will miss seeing her greet each day with a fighting spirit.  Special thanks to the Nurses' Aides who were so devoted to her; Heather, Kristin, Miranda, John, Brittany and Liz. Funeral service in the Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 10th at 11am. Relatives and friends may visit at the Funeral Home Saturday 9-11 am. Interment private at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Donations can be made to https://www.servings.org/donate/ in Helen's name.