Ada Donato
elevated hi2qm August 7, 1931 – October 21, 2025
elevated hi2qm Visitation
Sunday October 26, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
elevated hi2qm Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated hi2qm Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Monday October 27, 2025 at 9am
elevated hi2qm Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated hi2qm Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ada Nardi Donato in her 94th year. Beloved daughter of Vincenzo Nardi and Maria Andrizzi Nardi. Cherished wife of Natale (predeceased). Loving mother to John (predeceased), Robert (Louise), Rosemary (Bruno) and Frank (Rosie). Beloved grandmother to Giancarlo (Cheryl), Paolo, Lorianne, David, Grace and Alessia.
elevated hi2qm Ada was born in Laurignano, Cosenza, Calabria, where she met and married her beloved Natale. Together they journeyed to Canada, where they shared 72 years of building a life and a family. Ada was fiercely devoted to her family – both her family of origin, which consisted of 11 siblings, as well as the family she and Natale created.
elevated hi2qm While small in stature, Ada was huge of heart. She insisted on feeding everyone, so it was fortunate that she was a wonderful cook. She was a hard worker, and devoted herself to caring for her children and grandchildren with loving kindness.
elevated hi2qm While the family mourns her loss, they are comforted in the knowledge she is reunited with her treasured Natale and John.
elevated hi2qm Ada was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
elevated hi2qm Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society
Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of Ada.
May your good memories strengthen you at this difficult time.
Allan and Susan Strauss
Our deepest Sympathy in the loss of Ada to All the Family. Prayers for the Family that God will comfort them. Prayers for Ada. May She Rest in Peace Amen 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
Such beautiful memories made that will forever be in your hearts. Mourn the loss but celebrate the life she shared with all. Yes, she was very caring, always made sure that my daughter also got Easter braid bread when she made for her own granddaughter Lorianne. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our love, support, and deepest condolences to the Donato & Nardi families. A beloved Nonna & Zia Ada has returned to her maker. May God make this time easy for you all and put grace and mercy into your hearts. Love always ❤️🌹
My deepest condolences to Frank, Rosie, Rob, all the spouses and grandchildren that loved Zia “Atha” throughout her journey. May God bless her, as she now embarks on a peaceful eternal voyage.
Wishing peace and comfort during this hard time. Our deepest and sincerest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace. 🤍🕊️
Nicole & Nikolas Moser
Wishing you peace and comfort during this hard time. Our deepest and sincerest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🤍🕊️
Nicole & Nikolas Moser
Alessia,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your grandmother. Prayers and comfort to your family and her loved ones, may her memories warm your hearts.
May she rest in peace.
Michelle T (TBS)
Dear Frank
Pamela and I are sending you our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She must have been a wonderful.\person and mother.
Our prayers are with you
Mel and Pamela Himel