La célébration de
Francis Vella
14 janvier 1935 –
15 avril 2020
Happiest with family and friends crowded throughout his home and around his kitchen table, Francis had an infectious and playful laugh, a generous nature, and a welcoming heart. He was a true gentle-man. Francis passed away suddenly on April 15, 2020 in Mississauga at the age of 85, and is dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Francis is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary; children, Doris (Mike), Raymond (Karen), Robert, and Alfred (Marissa); grandchildren, Andrew (Pam), Joanna, Deanna, Lisa, Nicholas, and Jake; siblings, Filomena, Theresa, Esther (Charlie) and Joseph; and brothers-in-law, Frankie and Larry. He is predeceased by his siblings, Maria, John, and Assunta; and siblings-in-law, Sam, Ritchie, Romano and Charlie.
Francis also cultivated a wide network of friends. He treasured frequent coffee chats at nearby Rockwood Mall, pastizzi and beer at the Malta Band Club, speaking with his world-wide connections on his ham-radio and later through the internet, and attending weekly Sunday Mass.
A small, immediate family-only service and burial is planned. Donations to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB), SickKids Hospital, or the Mississauga Humane Society in Francis’ name are welcome in lieu of flowers.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Francis Vella 14 janvier 1935
15 avril 2020..
turner & porter funeral directors
Death notice for the town of: Mississauga, Province: Ontario
Dearest Mary, Doris, Raymond, Robert and Alfred, I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family members were the closest our Sammut family had to relatives here. We all have very fond memories of our childhood, Sunday visits. I still can easily smell the pastizzi baking, hear the plastic couch covers crinkle as we sat and feel so free as Mike, Alfred, Lisa and I would run through the field out back to the cool waters of the ravine. Frank and Mary’s hugs were the best I’ve every known and my dad always felt “at home” when he was in your company. It deeply saddens me to not be there to mourn Frank’s passing, but you are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. If I or my family can assist in any way please let me know. Your family will forever be apart of my upbringing and the memories will never fade. I send you all love and prayers and the warmest hugs to Mary xoxo