In Celebration of

Maria DaPonte

December 24, 1925 -  March 13, 2023


Passed away at Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 97.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Jose (2007).

Loving mother of Joe (Fatima), Dimas “Danny” (Guida), Maria De Fatima Oliveira (Manuel), Oliver (Elsa), Peter, Ana DaPonte-Scordino (Frank), Cesare (Filomena), and Adelino. Proud Avo to over 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy 10 N. of Q.E.W) on Tuesday, March 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Cristo Rei Roman Catholic Church, 3495 Confederation Parkway, Mississauga, on Wednesday, March 22nd at 11 a.m.

Entombment Assumption Mausoleum.

For those who wish, donations in Maria’s memory may be made to SickKids Foundation.

Remember Me

To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea - remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty - remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity - remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved,
the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.

Guestbook 

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Aires & Madalena Viveiros (Friends of the Family)

Entered March 16, 2023

We would like to extend our condolences to all the Family, Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find confert, and cherish the good memories. May she RIP.

Oliver and Elsa DaPonte (Son and daughter-in-law)

Entered March 16, 2023 from Cambridge

Mom, you gave us life, love, and shelter. You did without so we would never have to. You deserved so much and asked for nothing! These last few years were very hard for you and you were ready to meet your Creator. May He keep you in His embrace and give you peace, love and His Almighty grace. We love you and will always keep you in our memories and in our heart! RIP sweet angel.

Maria Pimentel (My brother-in-law’s mother and a very good friend)

Entered March 16, 2023 from Cambridge

I will always remember her as a very caring, generous and helpful lady, she would be up practically all night making her sweet bread and her malasadas and first thing in the morning she would be knocking at my door with her finished product all wrapped up in tea towels (to keep it warm), that was the best sweet bread I have ever had, she also babysat my daughter when I had no one to watch her!! I will forever be grateful, may her soul find eternal peace, my condolences to all that loved her!!❤️❤️🙏🙏

Andy, Lucelia, Liam & Tristan Oliveira (Grandson, Grand daughter in-law & Great Grandsons)

Entered March 16, 2023 from Mississauga

Vavo, We love you so much. You are at peace now. You were so kind and loving to all. We will miss you very much. May you rest in peace for eternity.

Dianne (DaPonte) Toni, Nina & Valentina Dujmovic (Granchild)

Entered March 16, 2023 from Georgetown, Ontario

You have been a ever-standing strength for our family for decades; the bond, the glue that kept us together. Your dedication to us all was so natural, and a inspiration for life. I am forever grateful for the love you showed me, my sister and our growing families. You had a strong commitment to doing what was right and giving us that. The thought of you will always bring admiration and much happiness, as I am so proud to call you Grandmother. I will continue to share with my own children the memories I forever hold in my heart so they will also live to admire your legacy.. Rest in peace. Muito amor Avo Dianne,Toni,Nina & Valentina

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