Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Country Manor on Friday, March 18, 2016 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Adelino (2008). Beloved mother of Tony and Al (Margaret). Cherished grandma to Tony, Robert (Elizabeth), James (Kelly), Jeff (Becky), John (Wendy) and Angela (Patrick), proud great-grandmother of 17 and great-great-grandmother of 3. Maria will also be missed by her brother Antonio and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at Cambridge Country Manor for their compassionate care. Relatives and friends are invited to call upon the family at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, (519) 653-3251 on Monday, March 21st from 6 - 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clement’s Church, 745 Duke Street, Cambridge on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Parklawn Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
