Mary-Ann Gentile FRANCHINA
Mary-Ann Gentile FRANCHINA
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Mary-Ann FRANCHINA Obituary
Peacefully at home in her 89th year with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Giuseppe (Joe) and her sisters Rose MacMillan and Lena Carmody. Also predeceased by her niece Rose Marie O'Grady. Survived by her children Carmen and Nina, sister-in-law Rosa Indiviglia, brother-in-law Sam Franchina (Teresa), nieces Anna DiCenso (Vince), Maria Petrocco (the late Carlo), Maria Carrera (Stephano), nephews Tony Franchina, (Angie) and Francesco Franchina, (Kim) and grandniece Carolyn Brown (Darrell). She will be sadly missed by her Black Labrador Retriever, Ari. Mary-Ann was a retired Federal Public Servant with 43 years of service with Agriculture Canada. She was Editor and Publisher of the Poultry Market Report and was instrumental in establishing the supply Demand Report for Eggs and Poultry. Mary- Ann also served as a board member of the Dante Alighieri Society and Tele 30. A special thank you to Dr. Daniel Maher and Dr. Samantha Halman for their support and excellent care. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 315 McLeod St. (at O'Connor) on Thursday, April 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Celebratory Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 427 Booth St., on Friday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. Followed by a Reception at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. Entombment Beechwood Cemetery. In memory of Mary-Ann donations to the Canadian Institute for the Blind would be appreciated.
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www.hpmcgarry.ca
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Sylvana De Bortoli
March 31, 2019
I was a casual friend but always enjoyed seeing Mary-Ann at various occasions or celebrations. She was a lovely and interesting lady! Nice memories!
Donna Stewart-Burgoyne
April 13, 2016
Carmen,our condolences to you and your family. Your Mother was a lovely lady. We'll miss her at the CNIB Grad Group Meetings.
Donna and Phil
April 11, 2016
Our condolences to you, Carmen and your sister Nina. The LaRose family
Colleen Schock
April 9, 2016
Dear Carmen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. A mother's Iove knows no boundaries. Please know that I am here for you always.
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Sylvana De Bortoli,
April 7, 2016
Deepest sympathy and condolences to her children and family and friends. I met her when we were both involved in the Dante Alighieri socielty and saw her through mutual friends now and then. She was a lovely intelligent lady and very pleasant and will be missed. Blessings! Sylvana De Bortoli
H P
April 7, 2016
Nina and Carmen. Your mother was an amazing, intelligent, and strong woman. She is now with your father in a Happy Place. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Stephanie Brown
April 6, 2016
Mary was a lovely kind lady, she will be missed by her loved ones. Our condolences Nina and Carmen.
Stephanie and William Brown
Johnstown, Ont
Shawn and Rosie Stockdale
April 6, 2016
Stephano & Maria and Fran & Kim,
Sincere condolences to you and your families at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Cathy Crilly
April 5, 2016
Condolences to the Franchina Families. Know that she will be your guardian angel and will be looking from above. Keep your memories going and be strong for one another. Another long time aggie person - 43 years - Take care
Cathy
Shirley Street
April 5, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Mary-Ann was
a wonderful woman and such a good friend.
She will be missed by many.
April 5, 2016
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Franchina family. Lucio Appolloni
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