It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul Anna Margiottiello Gioia at the age of 86. Remnants of various strokes had taken its toll on our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and wife as she slowly slipped away from us in spirit in her later years. As the world collectively held its breath hoping not to succumb to the Covid-19 virus, it took yet another precious being from us.
Her family was the centre of her world. She immigrated from Italy with little less than the clothes on her back and holding the hands of her tiny children, enduring a long, rough boat ride over to Canada. Barely able to comprehend the language, she worked hard and found employment working fulltime in the garment industry, helping feed and clothe her children.
She will forever be remembered for special family gatherings that revolved around copious amounts food and the joy she found in simple pleasures such as surrounding herself with her growing family, son Carlo (Elide), son Tony (Tanya), daughter Teresa (Luc) and daughter Mary (John) as well as grandchildren/great-grandchildren Christina (Gianni), Nanci, Mike (Diana, Aria), Elissa (David, Sophia), Amanda (Silvio), Ryan and Vanessa.
Due to the current circumstances, a private ceremony for the immediate family will be held. A memorial service in her honour will be held at a later date.
You suffered alone as it was forbidden to be by your bedside, but you were in our hearts and thoughts. You will forever be in our thoughts, prayers and our hearts. Your spirit and strength will help guide us. Love you to the moon and back.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be greatly appreciated.
Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or
Alzheimer’s Society https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home
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Le 2 juin il y aura une diffusion en direct à partir de 9:30.
With Sincere Sympathy
I hope these comforting words will help quiet your mind, soothe your heart and ease your soul. Know that Raul and I are here whenever you need us. Carlo, we are wishing you peace and brighter days to come.
We know moms are special and you will forever treasure her in your heart and in your mind.
Stay strong my friend stay strong.
Our sincere sympathies from the Petrucci family.
Antoinette & Andrea
Dear Terry, I am saddened to hear of your loss, made all the more difficult in these most challenging times. Sincere condolences to you, Elissa, Nancy and Luc. Your mother had the precious blessing of loving family, evident over the years and again by the thoughtful words penned in the obituary above. Thank you for sharing that with all of us, and may the memories comfort you all.
Deepest sympathies, Nicole and family
I hope to attend the memorial service in Anna’s honour when the date is set so I can give my condolences in person and remember her long and loving life. In the meantime, her family has my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Jacques , Julie Timothée et moi sommes tellement désolés pour la perte de votre maman. C’était une femme simple et remarquable de gentillesse. Nous pensons très fort à vous et vous adressons nos plus sincères condoléances.
Terry Steve and I are sending all our sympathy to all the family, she was such of a gentle soul.
Chère Terry;
En ces moments difficiles pour ta famille et toi, il m’apparaissait primordial de te témoigner mes sincères sympathies. Mes pensées sont dirigées vers vous et je vous envoie tout mon courage.
I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences.
Karim
Je vous souhaite beaucoup de force et de courage en ces moments difficiles. Mes plus sincères condoléances.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Giovanna
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Isabelle
Mes condoléances à toute la famille.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi Terry et à ta famille. En espérant qu’avec le temps la peine laisse place à un trésor de souvenirs.
Johanne
Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most challenging time.
The Spatari Family
My deepest sympathies to you and your family