Passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Ferraz Joao da Rocha (1981). Loved mother of Maria Irene Biffi (Angelo) and the late Joao Marcelino Toste Rocha (2014). Proud grandmother of Damian Giovanni Biffi and Jessica Maria Biffi. Dear sister of the late Jose (2011) (Isabelinha), Manuel (Alcina), Antonio (Lucia) and Luis (Isabel). Maria will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelphon Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. with Father Joe Leclair officiating. Reception to follow service. Interment Sao Sebastiao Cemetery, Azores. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) or to Bayshore Home Health would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your condolences and donations online at www.gilchristchapel.com