Obituary of Maria Carneiro
CARNEIRO: Maria (Lage) -
A resident of Orford Township, Maria Carneiro passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners Hospital in Mississauga on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the age of 78.
Born in Portugal, Maria was the daughter of the late Joaquim Lage and Justina das Neves Costa.
Beloved wife of the late Francisco Carneiro. Predeceased by her son Joe Carneiro.
Loving mother of Mary Lou Jorge (Louis) of Chatham, Linda Bouwmeester (Ron) of Ottawa, Betty Carroll (Brian) of Markham and Lori Kerrigan (Chris) of Etobicoke.
Proud grandmother of Michelle Waite (Mike) of Acton, Paul Jorge of Chatham and Macy, Quinn, Kyle and Liam Kerrigan of Etobicoke. Great-grandmother to Sophie Waite of Acton.
Also missed by her family in Portugal, France and Germany as well as many extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Parish Prayers will be held Tuesday at 7:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 26 George Street, Ridgetown at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Chatham.
If you wish, donations can be made in memory of Maria to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to: McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, 519-674-3141.
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