Maria Spensieri
elevated dFt0A November 28, 1931 – July 9, 2025
elevated dFt0A It is with deeply saddened hearts that we share the news of our beloved Maria Spensieri passing away peacefully early this morning, July 9, 2025, in her sleep at the Norfinch Care Community in Toronto, where she resided for the last year. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Vinchiaturo, Molise, Italy and was in her 93rd year of life.
elevated dFt0A She was predeceased by her parents Rosa and Antonio Iaizzo, siblings John, Mario and Cristina and her first husband Michele Di Biase, and nephew Anthony Iaizzo. She was also predeceased by her son Anthony Spensieri (and his wife Anna), husband Domenico Spensieri and son Michael Spensieri who she will now be reunited with in heaven.
elevated dFt0A Maria was a kind, gentle and loving woman who touched many people with her genuine warmth and compassion. Her personality was welcoming, her smile was radiant and affectionate and she was loved by all those who had the opportunity to experience her positive and uplifting presence.
elevated dFt0A She went through many challenges, losses and transitions in her long life but always maintained a good spirit and love for all her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Phyllis De Berardis and husband Robert, daughter-in-law Mary Spensieri, sister Rosa Di Biase and husband Benito and sister Anna Braccio. She will also be remembered by her cherished grandchildren: Carlo, Laura, Amalia, Michael Jr., Angela, Paul and Stefano. She loved and enjoyed seeing and having visits from her many nieces and nephews as well as her numerous great-grandchildren who she adored with immense affection.
elevated dFt0A Many thanks to the caring health care providers, personal support workers, nurses, other nursing home staff and doctors at the Norfinch Care Community who looked after her day and night, with compassion and warmth in the last year of her life.
elevated dFt0A In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome and may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any other charity of your choice.
Visitation
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated dFt0A Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm – Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated dFt0A To watch the Funeral Mass live stream, please click here
elevated dFt0A Entombment
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery – St. Anthony’s Mausoleum
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
To the Family our Heartfelt & Sincere Condolences for the loss of Dear Maria – She was a Great & Kind Person in our Neighbourhood of Highland Hill several yrs. ago – May She R.I.P. in Heaven with all the other Family Members – MARIA RE & FAMILY
Thank you Maria. My mother loved all her wonderful neighbours on Highland Hill and missed all of you very much.
She has many happy memories there. Best wishes to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Aunt Mary went through some difficult challenges in her life but pushed on with dignity, courage and bravery. What a remarkable woman! May she have eternal peace and happiness. She will be truly missed.
Our deepest condolences to the entire DeBerardis family. We remember Maria as a kind and gentle lady who always showed so much love to her family and friends. May she rest in peace and be reunited with her loved ones.