It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Agnese on Dec 31st at the age of 89. Originally from the village of Poggiana, in Treviso, Italy, she came to Canada to start a new life, and marry Valentino, who predeceased her in October of 2008, having shared 50 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Ivo, Giulio (Judy), Loris, and Gino (Jennifer) and nonna to Isaac, Rachel, Ross, Audra, Domonique, Adam, Olivia and Jack and bisnonna to Azura and Aziza. Mom was the lucky 13th surviving child of her parents Adamo and Francesca, and is predeceased by all her siblings. It was a great moment for her in 2007 when she reunited with siblings Anselmo, Massimo, Matilde and Egidio, coming together for the first time in over 35 years. She will be missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy, and Australia with whom she kept contact with regularly.
Proud of her heritage, she was a member of Trevisani Nel Mondo, and told many stories of her youth. Mom was always busy raising her four boys, lovingly prepared countless meals and never lost the seamstress skills she learned in Switzerland, as she repaired, and hemmed all our clothing for years. She enjoyed tending to her gardens, and never failed to have plants or fresh cut flowers in her house. Always smiling, positive and pleasant, her family’s wellbeing was her biggest concern, and they are amongst her most proud accomplishments.
Special thanks to the Windsor Regional Cancer Clinic, nurse Adriana, PSWs Chrissy and Kristine, and her wonderful caregiver Grace Almeida. Donations to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation, or Hospice in her honour would be appreciated.
Due to the current COVID-19 limitations on public gatherings, a private family visitation and service will take place with entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. On Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 1:30 pm, a livestream link of the Funeral Service will be available on this web page . Funeral arrangements entrusted to Families First, South Windsor.
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