Paulina Gouveia
elevated 10adB January 4, 1930 ~ July 17, 2019
elevated 10adB Visitation
Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 pm
elevated 10adB Monday, July 22, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:45 am
elevated 10adB Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 10adB Funeral Mass
Monday, July 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm
elevated 10adB Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 10adB Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated 10adB Obituary
elevated 10adB It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Paulina Gouveia on July 17, 2019. Our beautiful, strong, and devoted mother died peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Toronto Western Hospital, in her 89th year. Growing up as a young girl on the farms of Sao Miguel, Azores, she learned about the importance of family and faith, and without question, she loved her family, God and Our Blessed Mother Mary passionately. Born to Carolina Da Silva Lopes and Jose Tavares Brum, she was a devout daughter and dear sister to all her siblings. Paulina would go on to have a home full of her own children, five daughters and six sons: Filomena (Octavio – deceased), Luciano (Filomena), Maria Paulina, Jose Martins, Rosa (Carlos), Alda (Mauro), Fernando (Josie), Paul (Lina), Eduardo (Nancy), Carlos (Paula), and Lidia (Michael), who would honor her with the greatest gift – her adoring 29 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. In June 1975 she courageously immigrated to Canada with nine of her children and dreams of a better life. As a proud mother in Toronto, single-handedly caring for and protecting her children as her highest priority. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening and was serene in her faith. We would like to acknowledge the medical staff and volunteers of Castleview Wychwood Towers for their care and companionship for our mother over the past decade. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of our mother to either The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada. Through her incredible passion and heart she empowered us with the knowledge, confidence, and love that will be passed on as part of her legacy to all future generations. We will cherish the memories of our mother until we see her again in heaven.
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Our heartfelt condolences to the family. May God be with each and every one of you as you come together at this difficult time. May happy past memories help to ease some of the pain and begin the healing….
We thank you for your kind words… together we were able to grieve and remember many heart warming memories!
we are very sorry for your loss
MARCO & MARY D’ONOFRIO
Thank-you!
Querida Tia! You will be terribly missed by all of your beloved. Thank you for all of your love. You were always so joyous, so gracious And had an incredible zest for life. You were always so kind to all of us. I will miss your smile, the sparkle in your eyes and your comforting hugs. May you Rest In Peace, Tia. Com muito amor, Rosarinha. Bjs
Rosie, thank you for your beautiful words. My grandmother was truly blessed with the love of many who surrounded her.
Paul, Lina and Family
So sorry to hear of your families loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Lisa ,
Our family will like to extend our gratitude for your thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy Lina to you and your family.
Many Thanks for your kind words.
Our sweet Tia, you were and will always be remembered as a special woman. You were always so kind and loving towards us all. My grandfather spoke of his sister with much admiration and pride for how strong you were and how strong your work ethic was, even as a young woman. My mother looked up to you as a role model and we all do, too. May you you rest in peace, querida Tia! To all of our cousins, we wish you strength during this difficult time. All of our love, Luisa Vicente-Pacheco & Family
Luísa,
We thank you for your beautiful words and for your admiration for my grandmother. We are all very fortunate to have each other during this difficult time.
We find comfort in that she is in Heaven watching over those who loved her.
Dear Cousins,
I’m sorry for your loss. Your mother loved all of you dearly. Her eyes lid up when she spoke of you and your children. Madrinha Paulina was a lovely lady, she was kind and generous. She is now in a better place looking down on all of you. God Bless
Filomena Smith
Filomena,
Being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren brought my grandmother great joy! Thank you for your beautiful words.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Thank you.
Our condolences to all of you my cousins on the passing of your dear mother, my sweet aunt. May God keep you during this difficult time.
Many Thanks Celina, your kind words are truly appreciated.
Our depest sympathy to you and your family
Thank you.
My condolences to the entire Brum and Gouveia family. Though I did not get to know my Tia Paulina as well as I would have liked, I knew since I was a young girl that she was a strong woman, ahead of her time, and deeply committed to her children. In recent years when I visited, she was warm with her welcome. Having got to know her oldest and youngest sons, I know her legacy will live on through all her children into generations to come.
Cidalia,
We thank you for your kind words.
My grandmother’s strength was drawn from the love she had for her 11 amazing children. She was at her happiest when surrounded by them. She will be missed by all those who loved her dearly.