Obituary of Bernadetta Vella

VELLA BERNADETTE (Bernie) It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of a wonderful mother and friend, on Thursday April 20th, 2006 at the Toronto General Hospital, at 69 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Cherished mother of Linda (Grant), Teresa (Robin), Sandie (Matt) and Luisa (Mark). Devoted Nana of Kyle, Carly, Liam, Julia, Mitchell, Steven, Owen and Jordan. Dear sister of Anna (Paul), Thomas (Bernadine), Freddy (Irene) all of Dublin Ireland, Luciano (Wendy) of Montreal, Rocco (Concetta) of Birmingham England. Bernie will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A memorial mass to celebrate Bernie's life will be held in St. Alfred's Church on Wednesday at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family wish to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. T. David and the staff of the Toronto General Hospital who cared for our mother with a compassion that touched our hearts.