Our beautiful Maria has brought her journey to another chapter, and has left us with grace and dignity. It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria on August 28, 2011 at 56 years of age. Cherished wife of Joseph for 36 years. Beloved mother of Patrick and wife Amanda, Paul and wife Trisha, and her youngest son John. Dear nana of Noah. Dearest daughter of Irene and the late William McManus and daughter-in-law of Antonio and Nella Germanese. Loving sister of Patricia (Gary) Renaud, William McManus, and Eileen (Ernie) Ronholm. Maria will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and very dear friends. If you so desire, donations can be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Center, Malden Continuing Care Complex or Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital Foundation. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral Thursday 10am at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Entombment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens.