Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, her brothers Yosh Sr. (Doris), Yosh Jr., and Yuri (Mas). Aya is survived by her sister Terri.
Lovingly missed by her children, Gary (Alice), Michael (Janice) & Laurie.
Loving Nanny to Andrew (Greg), Kyle (Lisa), Aron (Aparna), Graeme (Reza), Gavin (Usha), Evan & Kaitlin (Jasper).
Great Nanny to Tasha, Nash, Rowan & Zade.
In memory of Aya Sawayama, donations may be made to the Toronto Buddhist Church.