Gloria Esther Fenech
elevated qOQ32 May 9, 1941 ~ July 31, 2026
elevated qOQ32 Visitation
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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 Private Cremation
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elevated qOQ32 Obituary
elevated qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 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 qOQ32 Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be donated to a charity of your choice in Gloria’s name.
elevated qOQ32 Online condolences can be made at https://www.catholic-cemeteries.ca/obituary/gloria-esther-fenech/
elevated qOQ32 Soar high and free, your memory will live long in our hearts.
Dear Aunt Gloria,
Although I’m saddened by your loss, I have so many memories of happiness throughout the many years. Your kind soul and warm smile will never be forgotten. I’m grateful that I was able to spend many weekends with you when my parents were building their house in Cameron. Your generosity and support were incredible. You have now reunited with Uncle Victor. May you rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to all of Gloria’s family. I did not know her very long, but found her to be a lovely womand and enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace.
Dear Aunt Gloria,
The last time I saw you, you were out in the garden, calm and peaceful, just the way I’ll always remember you. I was blessed to spend so many days with you and Uncle Victor up at the cottage in Cameron. You’d be up early making breakfast for all of us before we marched over to Uncle Jimmy’s place while it was being built.
Your warm smile… your infectious laugh… those little things that made every moment with you feel lighter. And the nights we spent watching old movies together, those memories stay with me forever.
God bless you as you reunite with Uncle Victor and the rest of our family in heaven. Just one last thanks for all the beautiful times we shared, all the love you gave, and all the moments that shaped us.
R.I.P. Aunt Gloria. You will always be in my heart.
Dear Gloria our dear and long time friend and neighbour. We will miss all the conversations and laughs we had you will always be in our hearts, will miss you dearly.
A true beacon of empathy with a steadfast and gentle aura that remained generous to all the souls she touched.
Dear Aunt Gloria
You are such a beautiful soul, always kind and loving, you will be surely missed.
We are happy to know that you have reunited with Uncle Victor.
May you rest in peace.