Carmen Spiteri
1928-2020
SPITERI,
Carmen
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our
dearest mother, Carmen Spiteri (Refalo) on December
13th, 2020, at the age of 92 years.
Carmen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Joseph
Spiteri, and their children Joseph (Anna), George, Robert (Carol), and
Doreen (Brad). Carmen will also be fondly remembered by her seven
grandchildren, Katelin, Laura, Steven, Jennifer, Julie, Bradley, and
Grant, along with her siblings Mike (Cathy), Lorna, Rita (Dominic),
Teresa (Carmeno), and many nieces and nephews. Carmen was predeceased
by many loved sisters and brothers. She will be dearly missed by her
special friend and caregiver Durga, who brought her much happiness in
the final years of her life. Special thanks is also sent out to her
caregivers and nurses from The Elliot Community and her many doctors
from Guelph and Toronto.
Carmen was born in Malta on March
21st, 1928. She emigrated to Canada with her
husband Joe in 1953. Carmen’s family was
her proudest accomplishment. She was a wonderful mother who was
fiercely protective of her children and always put them first. She
made everyone feel loved, gave the tightest hugs, and never wanted to
see anyone hurt. She took pride in her home, antiques, and loved
animals. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed music, playing piano,
and singing. Carmen, like her husband Joe, was a devout Catholic.
Christmas and Easter were special times for her.
Carmen’s life was not free of challenge. She was born with
poor vision, survived heavy bombing in WW2, and struggled with
diabetes in her mid-life. In later life, Carmen lost her vision to
glaucoma and struggled with dementia. Despite these challenges, she
loved a good joke and had a strong laugh.
Carmen devoted
her life to caring for others and spreading kindness, and she will
forever be remembered for the wonderful person she was. Due to current
restrictions, a private funeral will be held on Thursday, December 17,
2020 at Glen Oaks Cemetery, Oakville. Memorial donations in memory of
Carmen can be made to the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the
Blind) or Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carmen Spiteri 19282020..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario