In Celebration of

Daphne Athaide

October 28, 1936 - May 31, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Daphne Yvonne Athaide on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Edmund Athaide, cherished mother of Paul (Lorraine), and proud grandmother to Chloe (Devon) and Kayla. Daphne will be dearly missed by her devoted sisters Christine (Trevor) and Lynette (Keith), as well as her extended family and many friends whose lives she touched with her warmth, grace, and unwavering kindness.

Daphne's legacy of love, compassion, and strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her memory will be a blessing and a guiding light to her family and friends.

In memory of Daphne, donations can be made to :

Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada
https://aamac.ca/donate/

Trillium Health Partners

http://thcf.convio.net/goto/daphneathaide

Guestbook

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Jovit & Margaret Mendonça (Dear friends)

Entered June 3, 2025 from London, Ontario

A shocking end to a warm friendship, dear Daphne, when you left us so suddenly and so unexpectedly. You and I had been in telephone contact and email messages just days before your passing! I’m still trying to get over your demise, our dear friend. We pray that God keep you in His Loving Care in the special place reserved for you.
Rest in Eternal Peace our dear Daphne. 🙏 🫶🏼 🧑🏼‍🦳

Nancy and Pat McCabe (Friend)

Entered June 3, 2025 from Toronto

Dear Paul and Lorraine and family
So very sorry to read of your mom's passing . You will always have great memories of an amazing woman.

Howie and Lena Cheung (Friend of the family)

Entered June 3, 2025 from Markham, ON

Our hearts go out to the family and friends that had been blessed to have come into contact with Daphne. Losing the Matriarch of the family is difficult but the Athaides are a resilient bunch and will overcome this tragedy. Daphne may be gone but never forgotten - she will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

RIP sweet Daphne.

Cheryl D'croix (Friend)

Entered June 3, 2025 from North York

I always found Daphne to be a very friendly, polite and articulate lady... Met her through the Anglo Indian Association of Canada many times at the dance events ..almost every event she and Edmund would attend and enjoy the entertainment quietly sitting at their table along with their friends..
Recently she joined a Bingo session a few of us gathered on Mondays to enjoy a afternoon break AND win as well. I know she used to enjoy the session every week ...
She will be surely missed ... Gone, but not forgotten.
My condolences go out to her family and friends ... especially her husband Edmund.
May her Soul Rest in Peace

Archie and Wilma Lobo (Friends)

Entered June 3, 2025 from Baden, Ontario

Our deepest sympathies to Edmund, Paul and the family. We have fond memories of Daphne who will be greatly missed. She was my email buddy for many years!