On January 22nd, 2010, my dear mother, Lillian (Mascioli) Giallonardo, passed away after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  In the end, her passing was peaceful and dignified, erasing  the struggle she encountered with this disease over the past 10 years.

I was privileged to eulogize her memory at the lovely Catholic service held in her memory at Sacred Heart Church in Timmins Ontario, Canada.

Additionally, the music was absolutely beautiful and so inspiring. Special thanks to singers, Lauri-Ann Loreto-Neal (my Mom’s niece) and Aileen (Roy) Kleinhuis, superbly accompanied on keyboard by Sue Steel. These two ladies sounded angelic and added a very special and memorable dimension to the Catholic service.

Also, the family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Father Mitch Sliwa for his beautiful homily and to Extendicare Timmins for their excellent care and compassion.

Special thanks is also extended to Horizon Palliative Care for their spiritual and compassionate guidance, allowing my Mom to pass peacefully into the arms of her Saviour.

Thank you to all who emailed, called, visited or sent cards – your support and love at this difficult time was extremely welcome and made the transition to life without Mom a little easier to bear.

God Bless All Of You! Rosanne