Obituary of Vincenza Montanino

MONTANINO, Vincenza – Peacefully at Bluewater Health surrounded by her extensive loving family and community after a brief and sudden battle with cancer on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 77. Beautiful and loving wife of Vincenzo and incredibly devoted mother of Teresa Montanino, Sarnia. Sister of Antoinetta, Carmela, and Antonio, Italy. Predeceased by sisters Maria and Rosina Coppolla, Italy. Also surviving are an abundance of nieces & nephews both in Europe and North America. Our dear Vincenza selflessly gave of her time and creative talents to provide light and advice in the lives of many people for over 50 years in the community with her husband as business owner of Speedy Auto Wash, Inc. and individually as an original and long-standing member of the Catholic Woman's League, as well as other community groups giving care and support to the elderly. Master wife, mother, chef, embroiderer, artist, nurturer and gentle soul that walked on this earth with beauty and grace You gave all of us the gift of your smile And taught us how to forgive at every turn, Allowing us to accept each other as unique and important regardless of status or social class, You will always be remembered in our hearts, and you will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431. N. Christina St., Sarnia on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Peter Keller at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to The Catholic Woman's League of Sacred Heart Church, 1465 Lecaron Ave., Sarnia, N7V 3J4. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com   A tree will be planted in memory of Vincenza Montanino in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area