Passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor surrounded by her family on February 10, 2020 at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Born in Castro Frosinone (Italy) on August 22, 1946.

Predeceased by her loving husband Domenico with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Loving mother of Ornella (Dino) Ciavaglia, Frank (Lisa) Polidori, and Orietta (Dave) Ciavaglia. Proud Nonna of her six grandsons Giancarlo & Marco Ciavaglia, Ryan & Jason Polidori, Nico & Christian Ciavaglia. Dear sister of Arcangela (Remo) Boroczfi of France, Cataldo (Piera) Ceccarelli and Santina (Bruno) Nuccilli of Italy. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews in France, Italy and Montreal. Predeceased by her parents Giuseppe & Assunta Ceccarelli, parents-in-law Francesco & Caterina Polidori, sister/brother-in-law Giuseppina & Nazzareno Palombi & Donato Polidori.

“Rina” was passionate about her garden and flowers. Her fabulous cooking and baking which she shared with family and friends will be missed by all especially her grandsons which meant the world to her.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Dhar and wife Lilly, Dr. Kanjeekal and 4th Floor Oncology for their love and care. A special thanks to Nando & Pia Gidillini, Arcangelo & Titina Urbano and Silvana Colasanti for always being there for our Mom. We thank you and hold you dear in our hearts.

If you so desire, donations to “In Honour of the Ones We Love” would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation Friday, February 14, 2020 from 3-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:15am from FAMILIES FIRST 3260 DOUGALL AVE. SOUTH WINDSOR, 519-969-5841. to St. Angela Church (980 Louis Avenue) for Mass at 11am. Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.