(November 15, 1934 – December 9, 2016)
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our wonderful mother. Jean is predeceased by her husband Gino. Loving mother of the late Danny (Yvette), Terry (Cynthia), John, Anna (Terry) and Jean-Marie. Proud grandmother of Danny (Pam), Melissa, Christina, Mark, Adam and Sarena. Great grandmother of seven. Daughter of the late Louie and Assunta Spina. Daughter-in-law of the late Louie and Anna Favaro. Sister of the late Joe Spina (Rose Marie). Sister-in-law of Bruno (Daniella), Anna (Luigi), Maduccia (late Sergio) all of Treviso, Italy, late Aldo (Doreen), late Atilio (Noretta), late Eda (late Guliamo) all of Vancouver, BC, Janetta (late Bruno) of Adelaide, Australia. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Sergio and Nadia Bruni, Diane Bilodeau, Brenda Nichols and Franca and Stan Cardiff for being there for our mother, and showing love and support. We would like to thank her family physician Dr. Adrianna Shamp for taking wonderful care of our mother over the years, and the very supportive nurses in ICU, especially Natalie. Friends may visit at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated from St. Gregory’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 11 am. Rev. Alex Saurianthadathil officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.
Our mother was a strong willed individual who took every opportunity to enjoy her life. She was an amazing mother, the rock of all our family. She enjoyed cooking, visiting with friends and a good game of cards at the cottage. Her motto was simple, “Live every day to the fullest and no matter what happens in life, always think positive”. Our mother, our gem, our greatest loss. Mommy and Papa (Mr. F) you’re together once again.