Our dear, precious sister, Oliva, passed away peacefully, on Thanksgiving
Monday, October 12, 2020. Much loved sister of the late Baby Loretta, the
late Sam and the late Patricia, Ralph and Joanne, Loretta and the late
Alan Wilke, Dominic and Jo-Ann, Mary-Anne and Andy Angerilli, Theresa, Joe
and Liz, Frank and Evelyn, the late Tony, Margie and Mike Misurka and John
and Lisa. She was a special aunt to the late Angie Tersigni and
great-aunt to the late Jack Wishart. Oliva was predeceased by her parents
Dominic and Margaret Tersigni, both of whom she cherished and cared for
lovingly.
She was a loved, respected aunt to many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces
and grand-nephews. Oliva will be deeply missed by so many special friends
from her school days, teaching career, music endeavours and travels.
Oliva was a dedicated, gifted educator, a talented singer/musician and an
avid gardener. She was one to reach out to so many and yet remain
independent and strong. Oliva remains an incredible inspiration to all
who knew her.
The family deeply appreciates the outstanding care for our sister by Dr.
Christopher Stemerdink, by the Guelph General Hospital and by Hospice
Wellington. To honour Oliva's memory, donations can be directed to her
favourite charities:
The Wish Heart Fund for Children's Cancer,
Action Read (www.ActionRead.com) Community Literacy Centre,
Children's Foundation of Guelph Food and Friends (Waterloo Ave., Guelph) or
Hospice Wellington.
Cards are available at the funeral home (519-822-4731)