Antonietta Martini, two months short of her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2026. Born in Galliera Veneta, Italy, arriving in Canada in 1958, where she lived a life full of love and laughter. Devoted wife to predeceased husband Natalino Martini, sister of Eugina Cusinato and predeceased brother Mario Cusinato (Sara). Loving mother to Valeria Findlay (late Gord) and Dolores Gaetan (Joe). Dedicated Nonna to Daniel Gaetan (Chantal), Alex Burns (Graham), and Jenna Kernan (Adam). Antonietta was also blessed with the title of Bis-Nonna (great grandmother) to Amelia, Rheya, Patrick, Oliver, and Logan.
She found great joy in making sugo, minestrina, pizzelle, jam, and espresso for all of those in her large circle of friends and family. She wore the title of “Nonna” proud as she became an extra grandmother to so many as her warmth and love spread to all of those who came around. Antonietta found great joy in the simple things in life like pampering herself by getting manicures and pedicures as well as eating an ice cream drumstick while she watched her favourite TV shows.
The family extends their gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff at Guelph General Hospital, specifically the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit, as well as surgeons Dr. Foute Nelong and Dr. Cornacchia.
The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel 1099 Gordon St., Guelph on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 4- 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Hart Chapel on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph. A reception will follow in the Hart Fellowship Lounge.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Intensive Care Unit at the Guelph General Hospital. Donation s may be left at the funeral home or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
