Passed away, surrounded by her family at the General Hospital on Thursday August 25th 2004; Maria Girardi at the age of 92 years. Loving wife of the late Antonio Cirillo Girardi. Beloved mother of; Louis (Mary), Antonietta Zanatta (Corrado), Noris Ragogna (John) and Donella Gabriele (Joe) of Ottawa. Cherished nonna of; Paula, Roger, Robert, Steven, Martin, Gary, Dario, Debbi, Sandro, David and Melissa and their families. Great grandmother of 11. Survived by her sister Isetta Foratto of Italy and her sister-in-law Edera Pozzebon. Pre-deceased by her 9 brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday August 27, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Gregory's Church on Saturday August 28, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Victor Amadio officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation or St. Gregory's Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. www.northwoodfuneral.com
