elevated Tyu9M Born: June 4, 1940

elevated Tyu9M Death: August 28, 2021

elevated Tyu9M Obituary:

elevated Tyu9M Mauro, Aurora (nee Bruno)

elevated Tyu9M Beloved wife and mother, heart of her family

elevated Tyu9M Passed at home on Saturday, August 28 at the age of 81.

elevated Tyu9M Daughter and eldest child of the late Rosina and Antonio Bruno, admired sister to Gennaro (late Franca), Luigi (Claire), Mary (Carmelo). Sister in law to late Ercole (Maria), Rose (late Leonardo), late Esterina, Mario.

elevated Tyu9M Cherished and indispensable wife of 62 years to Francesco (Frank) Mauro and lovingly selfless mother to Lina (Emilio), Tony (Carolyn), Rosemary (Doug). Devoted grandmother to Michael (Andrea), Daniel (Breeda), Matthew, Christopher (Natalie), Brandy (Julian), Robert (Elizabeth), Rachael (Nathan), Nicholas, and Kate. Treasured great grandmother to Mikaela, Marcus, Michael, Juliet, Everleigh, Melina and Adelynn.

elevated Tyu9M Always placing the needs of others above her own, Aurora lived for her family and nourished them well. Her garden always provided a bounty and she was ready to feed one and all with pasta, soup, chocolate chip cake or lemon cookies. Her strength, devotion and love feed us much more than her food.

elevated Tyu9M Aurora was the very meaning of matriarch, she held her immediate and extended family together. She was our knowledge keeper, our provider, the rock of our lives.

elevated Tyu9M We are grateful for the time we had with this very special woman. There are none like her. Aurora leaves a hole in our lives but will forever be in our hearts.

elevated Tyu9M The family will receive visitors on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, (west of Bayview Ave). from 3 to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm.

elevated Tyu9M A private family Mass will be held at the Chapel of St. Joseph on Thursday September 2, 2021 at 12:00pm.

elevated Tyu9M The mass will be available for livestream viewing. 

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elevated Tyu9M In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Aurora’s name.