Dora Avona

1928 - 2014

Dora Avona obituary, 1928-2014

Dora Avona

1928 - 2014

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

Dora Avona Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2014.
AVONA, Dora

Sunrise
December 24, 1928
Cosenza, Italy

Sunset
April 17, 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada



I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm Free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I've found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savoured much
Good friends, good times,
A loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

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