elevated k6I5d May 9, 1941 ~ July 31, 2026

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Friday, August 7, 2026 from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated k6I5d Funeral Mass
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

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elevated k6I5d Obituary

elevated k6I5d It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Gloria Esther Fenech (nee Mclelland) died peacefully in Lakeridge Hospital on July 31, 2026 in Oshawa at the age of 85 with Lorraine (her niece by marriage) holding her hand. 

elevated k6I5d Gloria was born in Lisburn, Ireland to Marcus & Mabel Mclelland (both deceased) on May 9, 1941.  As a young adult she immigrated to Canada where she began a wonderful new adventure and married for many years to her husband Victor Fenech (deceased 2017).  Gloria worked her entire career in the warehouse at Drug Trading with many of her in-laws.  Victor and Gloria spent much of their married life living in Toronto, their “snowbird” home in Port Charlotte, Florida and later retiring to their cottage in Cameron, Ontario.

elevated k6I5d Survived by her sisters in Ireland, Valerie and Lyn.  She is warmly remembered by her nieces and nephews in Ireland: Philip, Stephen, James, Michelle, Marcus, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

elevated k6I5d When Gloria married into the Fenech family she acquired many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, some of whom she is now reunited with and dearly remembered by those who survive her: Mary Fenech (deceased), Freddie (Doris) Fenech (deceased), Charles (Joan) Fenech (deceased), Rita (Jimmy, deceased) Deguara, Margaret (Nick, deceased) Sapusak (deceased), Joe (Josephine) Fenech (deceased), Tony (Brenda, deceased) Fenech (deceased); and she thoughtfully considered siblings-in-law by marriage Ken and Janet Orchard.

elevated k6I5d Gloria is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews in Canada: Robert, Judy, Diane, Nicky, Tony, Tanya, Louis, Alex (deceased), John, Marianne, Florence, Louis, Carmen, David, Stephen, Marthese, Lorraine, and Michelle; along with their spouses/partners and children.

elevated k6I5d Establishing many friendships throughout her life, she is fondly remembered by her friends at Village of Holiday Lake (Port Charlotte, Florida), Elly and Mike, Pam and Brian, Elsie and Bill (deceased), Wilma, Jill, Rita, and Socie, and many others in Ireland and Canada.

elevated k6I5d The family is appreciative to Joan Fenech for being a caregiver and companion to Gloria prior to her entering hospital.  They are thankful to the Palliative Care team and social worker at Lakeridge Hospital for the care and dignity they provided to Gloria in her final days. 

elevated k6I5d Gloria will be remembered for her smile that lit up any room, her laughter and humour, and her cheeky demeanor always reminding you “if you can’t be good, be safe”.  She touched the lives of many people leaving behind a legacy of love and memories.

elevated k6I5d Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be donated to a charity of your choice in Gloria’s name.

elevated k6I5d Online condolences can be made at https://www.catholic-cemeteries.ca/obituary/gloria-esther-fenech/

elevated k6I5d Soar high and free, your memory will live long in our hearts.