(born Oct 9, 1928, died May 26, 2024)
Surrounded by the love of her family, Lina Marandola passed away at the amazing age of 95 in peace and comfort at AgeCare Carlton care home in Burnaby. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Giuseppe, daughter Rosa, and son-in-law Pasqualino. She leaves behind her proud family; daughters Annita and Lidia (Claudio); son-in-law Gino; grandchildren Marisa (Tony), Guerino (Sabrina), Rita (Roland), Liana (Nick), Pamela, Jessica (John), Marcello (Elena); and 11 great grandchildren.
Lina was born in Cervaro, Frosinone, Italy where she lived with her parents and three brothers. She later moved with her two young daughters to follow her husband to Canada where they settled in Mission, Vancouver, then finally Burnaby. She loved being a wife to her husband until his passing and enjoyed spending time with her family cooking and eating together. She always made sure she bought the best ingredients and ended off the nights with a good game of Italian cards. Lina’s other favourite pastime was walking and shopping the Burnaby Heights. In her later years you would always see Lina with her walker socializing with the various store clerks and familiar faces in the community. She had a heart of gold, was always happy, made you laugh with her silliness, found pleasure in the simple things like being in the company of her friends and family. We will remember Lina’s excitement around her birthday watching her plan her lunch menu and guest list months ahead. She spent her last eight years at AgeCare Carlton care home where she was treated like family and loved by all the staff. Thank you to the caring staff who made Lina’s last week so comfortable. A huge hole has been left in our lives, but the memories will last a lifetime. Mamma and Nonna we will miss you so much, ti ricordiamo sempre.
A visitation will be held on June 6th from 6:00-7:00 PM at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on June 7th at St. Helen’s Parish, Burnaby.
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