Grignion Fonseca
elevated 4aFHH January 18, 1928 ~ February 25, 2019
elevated 4aFHH Visitation
Thursday February 28, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
elevated 4aFHH Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 4aFHH Funeral Mass
Friday March 1, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
elevated 4aFHH Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 4aFHH 211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 4aFHH Cremation
elevated 4aFHH Assumption Catholic Crematorium
elevated 4aFHH Obituary
elevated 4aFHH Our dear mother, Grignion Fonseca passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, February 25 in Unionville in her 92 year. Dear wife of the late Mr. Rui Fonseca, and predeceased by her children Dr. Avril MacDonald (Rob MacDonald) and Dr. Lynette Fonseca.
elevated 4aFHH She will be greatly missed by her children, Keith, Elaine (Phil) and Nigel (Melissa). She was a proud grandmother to Cassondra, Nicole, Graham, Andrew, Adriana (Scott) Donovan and Kevin. She also had a fond place in her heart for Simba, Belle, Tigger and Bentley.
elevated 4aFHH Mom was the heart of our family. Together with dad she left a privileged life in Nairobi to provide the opportunity for her children to further their studies. Watching their achievements and those of her grandchildren was a great source of pride. In addition to her work ethic, her love of camping and nature was passed down to her children and now grandchildren. Her strong faith and her love of music was key to her long life. A survivor to the end, she beat breast cancer twice and survived the passing of her eldest daughter. Eventually dementia and Alzhiemers took her away from us but she would still be able to sing her favourite songs and hymns until the last week of her treasured life. She lives on in all her family.
elevated 4aFHH In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Rest in peace, Grig.
We are sorry for the loss of your beloved mother, our Tia Grignion. May warm memories live within your hearts and may faith guide and help you find strength through your deep sorrow.
Please accept out heartfelt condolences.
May Tia Grignion rest in peace.
Ligia, Priya and Vinaya Fonseca Almeida
My name is Bosco Cordeiro and I live in Spain with my family.I am a friend of Claire and Gerson.Claire informed me of the death of your beloved mother.I knew and admired your mother as a young boy in Nairobi ,Kenya.I am sorry to hear of her death and hope that you will recover from this lose.
Heartfelt sympathies to you all on the death of Mum, and grandmother. Our prayers are with you at this sad time. It’s good to know that she is at peace and enjoying eternal rest.
It is with utter sadness, that we have learned of the death of our dear cousin Grignon. We remember her intelligence, cheerful personality, happy demeanour and always encouraging words through the years in the face of many ups and downs. We have happy and unforgettable childhood memories of a wonderful family which continued when we came to Canada. It was always a pleasure to get a telephone call from cousin Grignon and to speak to her even if we were not able to see each other. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to cousin Grignon’s beloved family. They and their parents will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Xavier and Leonora for the family of P.Antonio and P.Eva
Nigel and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May fond memories of your mom and the support of family and friends help you and the family through this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
“Death is not extinguishing the light.
It is putting out the lamp
because the Dawn has come.” Tagore