Joanna Xuereb FARRUGIA

MRS. JOANNA FARRUGIA July 26, 1906 - August 29, 2008 - Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the peaceful death of our dear mother, Joanna Xuereb Farrugia, at the age of one hundred and two on August 29, 2008. Cherished and beloved wife of the late Anthony Farrugia. Mother of fifteen children, seven of whom are deceased, including Joseph, Sylvio, Louis, Carmen and her eldest son Joe and his wife Lillian. She will be lovingly remembered by her remaining children, Gladys (Tony Farrugia), Doris (Steve Vogtle), Vivian (Joe Castaldi), Isabella (Charlie Cuschieri), Eileen (Doug Newmarch), Tony (Barbara), Victor (Betty) and Daria (Salvatore Fuda). Survived by sister Mary McDonald, sisters-in-law Sr. Stefanina Farrugia and Stella Farrugia, Rita Farrugia (Effie Naudi) and brother-in-law Frank Farrugia (Vivi). Devoted grandmother of twenty-seven grandchildren, one of whom, Michael, is deceased and forty-six great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn many friends and relatives around the world, in Australia, Malta, U.S.A. and Britain, with one niece Marlene Sciberras in Toronto. Mother touched countless lives through her kindness, prayers and deep faith as well as her enormous love for children. She set an example for us all. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Westburn Manor; Etobicoke, where mother spent her last two years. Relatives and friends will be received at the LYNETT FUNERAL HOME - 3299 Dundas St. W (one block east of Runnymede Rd.) on Sunday from 2 -4 p.m. and Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at St. Paul the Apostle Church (3224 Dundas St. W.) at 9:15 a.m. Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery (2825 Bloor St. W). A Celebration of Life will follow the interment at The Old Mill Inn - Humber Room (21 Old Mill Rd.) from 2 - 6 p.m., all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of mother to the Cancer Research Foundation at the Princess Margaret Hospital.