It is with great sadness that we announce, after a courageous battle with cancer, the passing of our beloved wife, mother and nonna on October 16, 2009 at 77 years of age. Paola adored her childhood in Sicily. As a young woman, she came to Canada with her husband and young children. She will be remembered for her zest for life, her laugh, her Sunday dinners, and her enduring love for her family. Their love and support strengthened her until the end. Beloved wife of 54 years to Angelo. Cherished mother of Tina and the late Gaspare Novena, Maria and her husband Vito Lipari, Vincenzo and his wife Cheryl, Joe and his wife Trudy, Ezio & Jennifer, and Danny & Melissa. Adored nonna of Angela, Robert, Adriana & Justin, Melissa, Angelo Jakob, Jordan, Matthew & Nicholas. Predeceased by her parents Maria and Giuseppe Fazio. Paola will be sadly missed by many siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews in Italy and Germany. Special thanks to Dr. Kanjeekal and Carla, and all the caregivers at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, especially Gerri-Lyn, Diane, Maggie and Penny, for being there in her time of need. If you so desire, donations to the Windsor and Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers Monday at 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. to St. Angela Merici Church (980 Louis Ave) for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.