Obituary of Lucia Fontana

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucia Fontana (nee Fantuzzo). She died peacefully at the age of 91. Lucia’s life voyage started in Possagno Italy, with stops along the way in Geneva Switzerland, Montreal, Stoney Point (southern Ontario) and Ottawa. Her love of life, positive attitude and friendly disposition left an impact on everyone she met along the way and she will be missed by all.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband Alberto Fontana. Loving mother of Yvette Fontana-McGirr (Brian McGirr). Cherished grandmother of Tiffanie McGirr (Michael Labarge) and great-grandmother of Kiera Labarge. She will be sadly missed by her sister Marisa Pittet as well as many nephews, and nieces.

A special thank you to the dedicated staff of the Queenswood Villa Retirement Residence in Orleans, the Orleans Palliative Care Team, and the Bayshore Home Health nurses, who provided the best possible care and comfort to Lucia.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Rd., Orléans, on Friday December 13th  from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. folowed by a Ceremony in the Heritage Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Condolence messages may be shared online at : www.heritagefh.ca