Married 59 years to Antonio (predeceased), survived by sons Robert, Roy, Dennis, grandchildren Christina and Nicky, sister Adrianna Bortolussi, and brother in law Bruno Nonis, both from Italy.
Born Antonietta Maria(Toni) Bortolussi in San Vito, al Tagliamento P.P. Friuli, Italy. A child of war and hard times. Education was minimal and she left school to work to help support family. This took precedence. Mom was a nanny for a family of four taking care of their two children, worked in a textile factory making various products, and helped her own family including taking care of her newborn sister. In Canada she was mainly a homemaker, but had odd jobs in home care, office care, and uniform care for the local RCMP.
In 1958, mom immigrated to Canada to dads calling and married Oct. 25,1958 in Victoria BC. In early 60s moved to the logging community of Caycuse on Cowichan Lake. Having the disadvantage of little English and having to care for a new family of young boys and a husband she managed somehow with the help and kindness of various people from the community. In 1968, our family moved into the house dad built in Lake Cowichan. This would be our home until her passing day.
Mom was known for her spectacular rose garden and flowers at the front of the house receiving many compliments through the years. She cared for us all through our lives without taking time for herself right up the last days. Sewing, crocheting, gardening, baking and the most amazing cook who downplayed her abilities. Grand kids were blessed with her baking and treats and just a lovely warm safe feeling with the nonni. Our friends and families were treated with welcome open arms and hospitality. We cannot begin to thank you for what you have done for us. Forever a void in our hearts.
Rest in peace mom and we hope you reunite with dad love you.
The Nonis family would like to give special thanks to: Cairnsmore Place the devoted staff for their special loving care given to mom in her year there. You will be missed.
Dr Susan Barr, for her warmth and caring bedside manner through the many years which gave mom comfort knowing she was in good hands.
Thank you also to the friends and family that showed her support and caring in her time of need.
There will be no service as per her request.
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