Franca Bakalarz

Passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 13, 2021 in her 85th year. Loving mother of Lisa Lebel of Stoney Creek and Sonia Beda (Kevin) of Ancaster. Cherished nonna of Eric (Stephanie), Shane, and Sharisse. Proud great-nonna of Christopher and Sophia. Survived by her brother Dino Cavallin of Italy. Predeceased by her sister Gina Doimo of Switzerland and by her brother Mario Cavallin of Montebelluna, Italy. She will be fondly remembered for her spirited character and her gift of being a remarkable seamstress. She will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews and all those who were part of her life. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 304 Hwy #8, Stoney Creek, on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountview Gardens. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation and funeral mass on Franca's tribute page at www.smithsfh.com. If desired, donations made in memory of Franca to a charity of choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.