Alicejean Massaro

Oct. 26, 1932 - July 26, 2012The family of the late Alicejean Massaro sadly announce the passing of their beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Alicejean is survived by her husband and best friend Frank of 60 years, her children, Laurie (Terry, deceased), Barry (Anje), Thia, Kelly (Bill) and Lisa (Claude); sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Bill Miller; grandchildren Marcia (Steve), Ryan, Bonnie, Kathleen, Cody, Kaitlyn, Jesse, Marley, Brooklyn, Madison, Simone; great grandchildren Ben, Sydney, Noah and predeceased by her parents Audrey and Charles (Hal) Moss. Alice's life was rich with experience. She grew up in the depression years and came out a survivor. She was well known in the art community as a renowned artist in all fields and volunteered many hours at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. She was an experimental artist and a life-long learner, who sought out new adventures, she enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Thunder Bay Duplicate Club. She loved the simple things in life, family, friends and home life. Alice and Frank married on September 27th, 1952 and built a life together with five wonderful children, trips and never ending plans. Alice lived life to the fullest. Alice and Frank spent many happy years camping at Loon Lake with their family and friends. She was a very talented lady in many fields and shared her gifts with all of us. She went back to University after she raised her children and received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in 1984 and a second degree in print making in 1999. Alice received many awards for her art, she was a women before her time and admired for her many strengths and talents. Alicejean will be missed by all and her legacy and influence will live on. May she be at peace now and forever more with the love we will always have for her in our hearts. We would like to extend a warm thank you to the Palliative Care Team and nursing staff at the TBRHSC on 2B. Prayers will be held Monday, July 30th in the lower level of Corpus Christi Church (664 Red River, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1H8) at 6-8P.M. Funeral services will be held at Corpus Christi Church on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 10a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery at 1080 Keewatin Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6T7"