In Celebration of

Mary "Theresa" Cassar

March 27, 1936 - May 10, 2023

Passed away at Deerwood Creek Care Community on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the age of 87.

Beloved wife of Paul for almost 60 years. Loving mother of Richard, David (Barbara) and Colin (Dianna). Cherished grandmother of Katrina, Daniel, Olivia, and Rebecca. A teacher of English as a Second Language for many years, Tessie left a deep impact on her students and changed many lives. She was devoted to her family, who will miss her dearly.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane Subway, on Tuesday, May 16th from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 409 Markland Drive, on Wednesday, May 17th at 10 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations in Theresa’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto.

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Mark Cassar (Family friend)

Entered May 11, 2023 from Caledon East

Our family is saddened by Tessie’s passing. We have been family friends for over 40 years. Maybe more. She was always a kind and caring person and treated me and my brother like her own. Many family dinners, Christmas dinners and cottage runs were just some of the many memories of a wonderful person. Rest in peace.

Bill Gray (Neighbour)

Entered May 12, 2023 from Kilbride

I'm very saddened by the passing of Mrs. Cassar.
She was always so very patient with the crowd of misfits hanging out in her basement playing Risk and arguing loudly over everything. So many adventures!
Although even her patience could run out at 10 PM and we were still playing, her kind manner made being sent home seem appropriate. We were always welcome back to her home to resume our games at a more respectable time!
She really helped make the neighbourhood the very special place it was to grow up.

Sandra Pisani (Friend)

Entered May 14, 2023 from Brampton, Ontario

My Condolence and Prayers 🙏 to the family , from fred and Elizabeth and Sandra , May She Rest In Peace: 🙏

Adrian Gaffiero (Friend)

Entered May 14, 2023 from Toronto

My condolences to Tessie's entire family on her passing. Tessie and my mother were teachers together decades ago and our families have stayed in contact to this very day. Her incredible generosity made us feel we more than friends but extended family. Indeed we feel like we lost a member of our own family. We celebrated holidays together and spent time together at their cottage. Tessie will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Teresita Mercieca (My aunt)

Entered May 15, 2023 from Malta

RIP dearest auntie. Your suffering is over now. Rest in God's loving embrace and give courage to uncle Paul, your beloved sons and their families.
Love to all. Will cherish the memories 💔🌹

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