Obituary of Anna Ferrera

FERRERA (Santoro), Tommasa “Anna” – Anna passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Oliviero for 59 years. Dear mother of Fernanda Ferrera, Marisa Ferrera (Randie Rabideau) and Linda (Den) Ivanovich. Loving Nonna to Nicholas Ivanovich and Ryan Ivanovich (Laura Goodwin). Cherished Bisnonna to Remy and Leo Ivanovich.  Sister of Toni Ferrari (late Angelo). Sister-in-law of Maria Santoro, Jackie Santoro (Mike) and Clara Ferrera (late John). Predeceased by parents Giuseppe and Immacolata Santoro and brothers Rocco and Loreto Santoro. 

Anna was born in Rocca d’Arce, Italy in 1933 and emigrated to Canada in 1953. She was a brilliant woman.  As a very young girl she studied to become a designer and dressmaker. Later she was instrumental in managing all the accounting and administrative tasks in her husband’s fencing business.  She was a longtime member of the Catholic Women’s League and her strong faith inspired every aspect of her life.  Her greatest wish was for peace and harmony within her family, always encouraging forgiveness amongst all.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Drs. Bhargava, Trupiano, and Lilly, along with the surgical team, palliative care team, and numerous home care professionals whose outstanding care and compassion will always be remembered.

Visitation will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 5-8 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Our Lady of Mercy Mausoleum. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Bluewater Health, Palliative Care, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, N7T 6S3 to honour Anna’s generous spirit.