elevated Wxysz December 18, 1940 – June 21, 2023
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Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services Chapel
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
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Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00 am
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
3055 Bloor Street West,
Etobicoke, Ontario
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Assumption Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated Wxysz Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Marie Silva (nee Maria Armanda Soares). Marie passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
elevated Wxysz Marie was kind, gentle, and graceful. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She experienced challenges in her life and tackled each of them with determination and focus relying on her Catholic faith to give her strength.
elevated Wxysz Marie leaves behind her son David (Rose), grandchildren Matthew and Emma, brother Mario (Adelina), sister Margarida, sister-in-law Lucia, nieces and nephews, Paula Costa (Armando), Nelson (Marisa), Paulo Jorge, Paula Soares (Pedro) and great nephews and nieces, Sarah, Lucas, Marina, Simao, and Afonso. She was predeceased by her brother Manuel and brother-in-law Francisco.
elevated Wxysz Marie was born on the island of Pico in the Azores (Portugal) on December 18, 1940. In 1960, as a new bride, she left her parents and 3 siblings and immigrated to Canada to join her husband who had immigrated to Toronto several years earlier. Marie always said that as soon as her plane landed, she knew Canada was where she belonged.
elevated Wxysz Marie welcomed her cherished son, David in 1961. She was a loving and devoted mother. Several years later she became a single mom with no family in Toronto to support and guide her. She took this challenge head on and along with her young son, she began the journey of building a good life for them. Early on she was be-friended by a co-work named Theresa Antaya, and soon, Theresa and her family became an important part of Marie and David’s life.
elevated Wxysz Being the sole provider, Marie knew that to succeed she needed to improve her English quickly. So, she set her mind and with a lot of hard work she mastered the language enough to begin a 28-year career with Bell Canada/Yellow Pages.
elevated Wxysz In 1970, Marie’s eldest brother Manuel also immigrated to Toronto. Manuel was an immense support for Marie and David. He quickly and happily took on a fatherly role in David’s life. In the years that followed, the family grew with the addition of Manuel’s wife Lucia, her parents, and their daughter Paula. Marie’s family, along with close friends the Antayas, became the centre of Marie’s life.
elevated Wxysz Marie’s devotion and hard work to succeed was inspirational. She would often have to travel 2.5 hours each way to work, taking several buses and subways, but she never complained. When David graduated from high school, he wanted to go straight to work to help financially but she wouldn’t hear of it. She encouraged him to go to university and pave his own path – she didn’t need his help. When David graduated from university, she gave him enough money to buy his first car. She had been putting aside the government “baby bonus” cheques from the day he was born.
elevated Wxysz Marie realized her dream of homeownership and purchased a condo. Several years later she bought a house in Etobicoke. She loved her garden and spent all her spare time in the summer tending to it. Marie never learned to drive, instead she walked and used the city transit system. She would regularly be seen walking in her neighbourhood. She also loved shopping, especially going to the Eaton Centre, sometimes even just to browse.
elevated Wxysz When her first grandchild Matthew was born, she was over the moon and retired early from Yellow Pages to help care for him – this gave her immense joy and purpose. Her joy grew four years later with the addition of her granddaughter Emma. She would take them to school, the library, spoil them at Starbucks, and of course, take them along on her shopping adventures. She planted a butterfly bush for each of them in her garden. They were her world.
elevated Wxysz Marie’s kind smile, gentle personality, and enduring compassion will be missed by all who knew her. She was very special and will never be forgotten.
elevated Wxysz Rest in peace sweet lady.
elevated Wxysz We would like to thank staff at the Toronto Western Hospital’s Parkinson’s Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, especially Marie’s neurologist, Dr. Connie Marras for her support, compassion, honesty, and guidance throughout Marie’s journey with Parkinson’s. We extend our sincerest gratitude to Bambo Oluwadimu, Administrator at Kipling Acres Long Term Care Facility, and the entire staff for their compassion, dedication, care, and love. Especially to the following people who worked on the Sunnydale Unit: Olivia, Cheryl, Martina, Claire, Nellie, Abbey, Previn, Alphia, Mayuri, Tenzin, Pryell, Adriana, Mary, Andrea, Eric, Derick, and the countless others, too many to name.
elevated Wxysz Gifts of funeral flowers or donations to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Canada will be greatly appreciated.
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Dear David and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Your lovely and dear mother will always be close to your hearts.
Sending love and hugs,
Dina Micco
David and family, condolences on the passing of your mother. God bless.
Maria,
You were a woman who made a lasting impression on my family and I. Leah and I both remember spending time with you in your immaculate home with a flawless garden. I garden to this day remembering things you taught me and how delicate and sweet you’d say things with the warmest smile. You loved your children and were an incredible proud grandmother. You will be missed by all those whose heart you’ve touched with your gentle ways. God has gained another angel. Xox
David, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved mom. Our deepest condolences to you, Rose, Matt, Emma, and your entire family. I know your mom was a great inspiration to you. May you take some measure of comfort in the very happy memories of time spent together and knowing that through our faith that you will see her again. I know she was extremely proud of you and your family.
We believe there truly is a God and Marie is with him in Heaven.
I new Marie first with Bell Canada, then Yellow Pages. She was such a kind, beautiful lady; I remember her gentle voice & caring words, of her love for her son David. She is with the Angels now. Always remembered & loved.
Sharon Thomas
David and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will be missed by a lot of People from Yellow Pages. My deepest sympathy. Darline Brott
Dave,
Sincerest Condolences to you and family, on the passing of your Mom Marie.
May She Rest In Peace and Light Perpetual shine on Her.
Hello David,
My deepest condolences on your Mom’s passing.
I remember your Mother through the great friendship she had with my Mother, Pamela Martin (nee Thompson) at Yellow Pages.
May God grant You and the Family peace at this time.
Sean Thompson
Dear David,
We send our heartfelt sympathies to You —and to Rose, Matthew and Emma— as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother Marie.
May you celebrate the remarkable life she enabled for her self and for you —for ALL of you, and feel simple JOY in knowing how much love was shared between you.
David, May you forever feel the genuine Peace that comes from knowing you were a BEST SON among sons.
In the end we are reminded what matters ultimately is the love we give … and yours’ never, ever, faltered.
Sent with caring thoughts and Love from Michael & Julie Ann May and Jonathan, Elizabeth & Ryan Price
❤️
I remember Marie from yellow pages, she was a very gentle and caring person. I had been to visit her once because we live so far from each other. I always saw sadness in her eyes but I am glad to hear she had such job in her life. David was her life before the family grew. I am so sorry to hear of the loss this family feels, but know that she will never leave your hearts. Sending angels and love to you all.
Marie was an inspiration to all who met her!
We will mourn her and offer our condolences to David, Rose, Matthew and Emma for the loss of their mother and grandmother!
Hi David
I only met you once on a walk to and from Sunnydale. My deepest condolences. You are a good son and your mother was very blessed. May she rest in peace.
Dear David, I was deeply saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. My mom and I knew Marie just over 4 years when we came to Kipling Acres, Sunnydale unit. Our deepest condolences to you, your wife, Mathew, Emma and the rest of your family. Your mom was always a gentle, kind and loving person. We will miss her and may she Rest In Peace in Jesus’s loving arms.
My condolences to Marie’s family on the loss of a wonderful human being. I had the pleasure of working with Marie at Bell/Tele Direct for many years. She was the sweetest person who was already ready to give a helping hand where needed (she never waited to be asked). I have wonderful memories of Marie and I know she is at peace with the Lord. God bless her.
Dear David,
We were sadden to learn of your mother’s passing from Gary of Kipling Acres Family Council. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear David, Rosa & extended family,
Terry & I send our condolences & are very sorry for your loss. We know she was a very loving & devoted mother.
Our thoughts are with you.
Dear David and family,
I met Marie many years ago when I started working at Tele-Direct . She trained me for my first job there. She was such a kind and patient woman.
Blessings to you all
We got to know Marie as a big-hearted woman interested in life during our visits to Toronto. She leaves a gap. Our condolences to David, Rose, Matthew and Emma. Fritz and family
Dear David,Rose and family. Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Lucia would fill me in on how she was doing, she had a long struggle, but kept going the best she could and you were always there for her and for that you should be very happy. Marie was always very sweet and caring and wil be greatly missed. 🙏🙏
Dave,
Our hearts are with you and your family. Marie was a strong and wonderful woman and we are honoured to have known her. Above all, she was a great mother and we know she will be missed but will always remembered. We would like to extend our deepest condolences in this time of sadness.
My deepest condolences, David and family on the passing of your Mom, Mom-n-law, grandmother.
I worked with Marie at Tele-Direct, yellow pages makeup. We had breaks and lunches together. She was the warmest and gentlest person I knew. I remember going to her home along with some other friends for dinner, she made Hungarian Goulash which I enjoyed immensely, so I got the recipe from her and remember her everytime I make it. We had some fun times. David you were her world.
Marie was a beautiful person. I enjoyed many talks as we sat next to each other at work. She had a great sense of humour and I am so glad that she was someone I knew. She also made me a better person. David I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Dear Dave & the DaSilva Family, my deepest condolences to you. May you find comfort in all of your memories with her and the love and laughter you shared. May god keep her safe always. Thinking of you and your family.
Condolences to Marie’s beautiful family. You are a testament to her love and care, to a life well spent in doing right and being a loving presence. May Marie be in God’s love and peace now. And may you all be held in God’s arms and be consoled.