Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, on Monday, February 25, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Francisco Abreu (2000). Loving mother of Antonio "Tony" (Elia) Abreu and Helena (Deo) de Melo. Loved by her grandchildren Nicole (Manny) Pacheco, Kevin (Christine) Abreu, Dr. Kenneth (Tara) Abreu and Adam de Melo and by her 5 great grandchildren Marco Pacheco, Quinn Abreu, Francisco Pacheco, Dylan Abreu and Izabella Pacheco. Dear sister of Cremilde Abreu, and predeceased by brothers and sisters: Clemente, Antonio, Norberto, Rosa and Ilda Rebelo. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy St.) on Tuesday, February 26 from 5-9 p.m. Parish prayers at the funeral home a 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church ( Weller Ave and Wiley St.) on Wednesday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Commitall with prayers in St. Mary's Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to Heart and Stoke Foundation, UHKF Cancer Centre or Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by her family.