Dora Benedetti, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years of age.

Dora was born to Bambino DeSantis and Maria Trequarti in Introdacqua, Italy on August 6, 1933.
She married Anthony Benedetti on September 24,1950 in Italy and then moved to Toronto, Canada the following year. Her beloved husband Anthony preceded her death in 1996.

Dora will be remembered for her exceptional kindness, talent as a wonderful cook, City of York award-winning gardener, Introdacqua Social Club Treasurer, and volunteer at St. James Church. Her family and friends looked forward to Christmas, Easter, and birthday celebrations, filled with warmth, laughter, and her delicious food.

Dora was a devoted mother to her daughters Mary and Eve, a role model who instilled in them a strong work ethic, and values of compassion and resilience. As a mother-in-law to David Burroughs and Cesare Clauser, grandmother to five grandchildren and great-grandmother to six great-grandchildren, she created cherished memories and shared her love for family traditions.

Dora was a dedicated Canada Post employee where her dutiful and engaging personality earned the admiration of her supervisors and colleagues alike.

Her passing leaves a void in our hearts, but her spirit and love will continue to guide us. Dora will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her, particularly her family: daughters Mary (David Burroughs) and Eve (Cesare Clauser), grandchildren Anthony (Maria) and Andrew (Karisa) Burroughs, Celia (Nathan) Adorjan, Julia (David) Fortino, Marc Anthony (Janina) Clauser and great-grandchildren: Antonio, Amaya, Luna, Arabella, Celine and Jackson. Dora will be fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Angelo Benedetti and sister-in-law Jean DeSantis.

Visitation will be held at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, (2357 Bloor Street, West), Wednesday from 2pm. to 8 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, (1415 Royal York Road at Larose), on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10 am. Entombment at Glendale Memorial Gardens (1810 Albion Road)

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sick Kids.

Dora Benedetti was an exceptional human being and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her would agree.

Rest in eternal peace, dear Dora. Your legacy will be cherished forever.