Chaves, Jose DaCosta – Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday December 19, 2021 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Loving and devoted husband of Maria Nordelo Bairos Chaves, who together would have shared their 70th wedding anniversary in September 2022. Cherished father of Odette (Armando), Joe (Lia), Olga (Steve), Ermelinda (Manuel), Fatima (Troy), Elsa (Mark), Luis (Chantal) and Jimmy (Natalie). Proud grandfather of 29 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Jose will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Manuel and Maria Chaves, his great-granddaughter Emerson Maria Chaves (2021) as well as his siblings. Resting at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas St., Cambridge, where family and friends will be received on Wednesday December 22, 2021 from 5-9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Elgin St. S, Cambridge, on Thursday December 23, 2021 at 10a.m. Due to the size of the family, for all those attending the Funeral Mass, please go directly to the church and avoid gathering at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the funeral home, to be passed along to the Cambridge Food Bank. Due to COVID-19 protocol, masks will be required and social distancing must be adhered to, please be patient. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the 4th floor at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jose DaCosta Chaves Sunday December 19th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario