Obituary
Godinho, Maria das Neves
God called Maria das Neves Godinho peacefully on February 13, 2022, at the age of 92. She is reunited with her predeceased husband Jose Coelho Godinho and daughter Luisa Godinho, Cherished by her dear children, Susana Augusto, Marilia Dias, Rosa Defrias and sons-in-law Francis Augusto, Helio Dias and Joseph Defrias and Fernando Gomes . Proud grandmother to Jennie Miguel, Jason Augusto, Meggie Belissimo, Jonathan Augusto, Terry Dias, Dorothy Gonzalez, Josie Magnone, Sarah Morgado, Gary Espinola, Tyler Defrias, Kiana Defrias, Jake Defrias and 15 great-grandchildren. She will be held dear in the hearts of her family, relatives, and many friends.
Maria had a passion for art, music, and dancing. She will be remembered for her great sense of humour, kindness, and the love she freely shared with her entire family and friends. The family would like to thank the great nurses, doctors and PSWs at the Maple Grove Community Centre who cared with passion for Maria’s well keeping over the last 5 years. Everyone’s kind words of encouragement and care has been greatly appreciated beyond words.
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Visitation
February 16, 2022
Bathurst Chapel
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Service
February 17, 2022
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
09:30 AM
Burial
February 17, 2022
Prospect Cemetery
11:15 AM
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