In Celebration of

Maria Alda Matos

May 18, 1932 - October 25, 2023

Beloved wife of Manuel Matos, died peacefully on October 25, 2023 at age 91 at Westbury Long Term Care.

Maria Alda was born on May 18, 1932 in Madeira, Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel de Freitas and Maria Nobrega.

She immigrated to Canada with Manuel and her three sons in 1967. She was a devoted mother and worked primarily as a seamstress. She volunteered for many years in various capacities at Canadian Madeira Club. In addition to her husband, Manuel, Maria Alda leaves behind her three sons, Manuel Joao (Mina), Joe (Lucy) and Alfred as well as her grandchildren Lori (Matthew), Amanda (Barrie), Andrea (Sean) and Jason (Victoria) and her two great grand children Mackenzie and Olivia, and her brother Joao Freitas (Teresa).

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane Subway, on Monday, October 30 from 5-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Tuesday, October 31, at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Park Lawn Mausoleum. For those who wish, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society

Guestbook

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Lori Hipwell (Granddaughter)

Entered October 27, 2023

We love and miss you

Rosalie Rodrigues (Friend)

Entered October 27, 2023 from Toronto

It is with a heavy heart that I send my most sincere condolences to the entire family. Maria was like a second mother to me many years ago and I will always cherish her kindness and the fond memories. May the family find comfort in knowing she was loved by many. May she Rest in Peace.

Jacqueline Ferreira De Sousa

Entered October 27, 2023 from Toronto

I have many memories of Sra. Alda at Madeira Club. She helped make a difference and contributed to the preservation of our Madeiran culture here in Canada. My condolences to the family and may she rest in eternal peace.

Dina Micco (Friend of the Family)

Entered October 28, 2023 from Toronto

Dear Joe, Lucy, Amanda and Jason,

My dear friends, our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear mother.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love for you and your family.

Love Dina and Emiliano and family.

Fatima Dos Santos (Sister-in-law of son Manny)

Entered October 28, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Matos family as you go through this difficult time. Sra Alda was a lovely lady, she will be very missed! May she rest in peace!