ARTUSO, Luigia Olga (nee Baron)

Mrs. Luigia Artuso passed away
peacefully, surrounded by family at Hospice Wellington on Saturday,
October 9, 2021 at the age of 91 years.

Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe “Joe” Artuso (2001). Loving mother of
David Artuso (Janice), Gloria Gaskell (Robert), Diana Teeter (the late
Price) and Linda Jacobi (Robbie). Cherished “Nona” of Christina Tober
(Erich), Justin Artuso, the late Meghan Davis (Keith), Amanda Martin
(Zac), Madlyn Jacobi, Jackson Jacobi and Tristan Jacobi and Bisnona to
Kaitlyn, Hunter, Myles, Cooper, Jack, Malachi, Wyatt, and Zoe. Survived
by her sisters Assunta and Erminia and by many nieces and nephews in
Canada, Italy, and Australia. Predeceased by her parents Giuseppe and
Paolina and her siblings Maria, Olga, Antonio and Pierina.

Luigia immigrated to Canada in 1952 to join her fiancé, Joe. They were
married in Toronto on October 20. In 1953, they moved to Guelph to begin
their family because she preferred life in a small town. They both
worked tirelessly to provide for their family.

Luigia lovingly tended to her vegetable and flower gardens until she
moved to the Elridge. Over the years, she knitted and crocheted
countless baby blankets, sweaters, and booties for family, friends, and
donations. She was a life-long member of Holy Rosary church and a proud
member of the Italian Canadian Club and the Trevisani Nel Mondo.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, and mother-in-law, and was incredibly
proud to be a Nona, and Bisnona. There was always good food on the table
and lots of homemade baking. Her butter tarts were second to none. Many
became familiar with “Nona night” when she fed her growing family on
Wednesday nights.

She loved to socialize and never refused an invitation for a gathering
or celebration, quite often being one of the last to leave. She made
many friendships over the years and enjoyed her mid-week euchre games
and Saturday night cards with her gang. She was always up for a visit
including on the day she was moved to Hospice. The “ladies” came by for
a final laugh, hug, and a few tears. They were a tightknit group that
looked out for each other and endured much together.

Mom was an inspiration to us all. While she may have been small, she was
mighty, incredibly independent and the epitome of strength inside and
out. She quietly and humbly created a legacy that we are proud to model.

The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care mom received
during her stay in respite at the Elliot. The nurses and PSWs treated
mom with the utmost respect, care, and kindness. We would also like to
thank the health care providers and volunteers at Hospice from the
bottom of our hearts. Your care and compassion were truly more than we
would have ever expected.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099
Gordon Street, Guelph on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma
Street, Guelph on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. To attend a
visitation time or the funeral mass, please RSVP on the funeral home
website or call 519-821-5077. Interment at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph.
If so desired, memorial donations to Hospice Wellington would be
appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences can be made
at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.