Frank Monteiro
1951-2019
Monteiro, Frank
It is with great sadness we announce that Frank Monteiro passed away
surrounded by his family at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on
Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Frank spent 35 years as a police officer
with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. He was both the first
Portuguese police officer in Ontario and the first Portuguese city
councillor in the region. He represented Ward 7 for the past three
terms.
Frank had a zest for life, a love for his family, great pride in his
Portuguese heritage, and was Cambridge’s biggest advocate. He
lived every day to its fullest and if he could do it; never miss a
party. He prided himself on being a champion of the “little
guy” and never turned his back on a challenge. Tenacity was one
of his strongest qualities, but he also wanted to understand your
perspective; “help me to see what you see” was one of his
go to lines. His battle with cancer was a valiant fight which he
fought with courage and strength. When he was given his final
prognosis, his concern was to make sure that his family was going to
be alright and upon some of his final instructions, in true Frank
fashion he said, “Let’s take a picture with everybody,
happy thoughts”.
Frank’s love of Cambridge was one of his greatest passions, he
would always brag of our rivers, our heritage buildings, our
development and our diverse community. He wanted everyone to be
Ambassadors of our City. He was proud of the fact that this
“kid” from Santa Maria, Azores was given the opportunity
to serve both the Waterloo Regional Police and City of Cambridge. He
relished his time with both institutions and served them with
pride.
The last few days of his life are the basis of the memories which his
family and friends will treasure; outdoors, enjoying the fantastic
fall weather behind the hospital overlooking the beautiful Grand
River. Here, he was wheeled around and had an opportunity to make
known his feelings on life, family, friends and the community which he
loved so dearly. He will be truly missed but his presence will always
be felt.
Beloved husband of Fatima and dear father of Taylor (Kyle) and Jeff
(Lisa); loving step father of Amanda. Loving grandfather of Nevaeh
Grace and Leonardo Francisco. Dear brother of Lucy (Joe), Tony
(Sharon) and Walter (Karen). Frank was predeceased by his father and
mother Jose and Maria Chaves.
Frank will be resting at the Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street,
Cambridge on Thursday, October 17 from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, October 18
from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady
of Fatima R.C. Church, 185 Elgin Street S, Cambridge on Saturday,
October 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Cemetery. As
expressions of sympathy, donations to the We Care Campaign at the
Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Parish prayers to be recited on Friday at 8 p.m. Arrangements
entrusted to Corbett Funeral Home (519-740-0669)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frank Monteiro 19512019..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario