Maria Monteiro
1930-2021
Maria de Chaves Bairos Monteiro
1930-2021
Maria de Chaves Bairos Monteiro – Passed away peacefully at
her home on Sunday, March 7, at the age of 90. Loving wife of the late
Jose Monteiro and beloved mother of Zenalia “Zed”
Duarte, Jose Antonio “Joe” Monteiro (Christine)
and Albertina “Tina” Resendes (Joe).
Devoted grandmother to Jeff (Theresa), Richard (Robin),
Lindsay (Dave), Kayla (Jordan), Allison (Cameron) and Kristen
(Matthew). Special “Granny” and
great-grandmother to Alyssa, Sienna, Charlotte, Eleanor, Milena,
Fisher, Alice, Sophia, Avery and Addison.
The oldest of 11 children, Maria is survived by her siblings
Francisco of Faial, Agostinho (Eulalia) of Winnipeg, Father
João de Chaves Bairos of Lisbon, Ines and Teresinha of
Cambridge, Ernesto (Armenia) of Mississauga, sisters-in-law Adelina
Bairos, Salete Bairos and Maria Rosa Cabral and
brother-in-law Agostinho Andrade. She will also be sadly
missed by her many nieces, nephews, family members and
friends. She is predeceased by her parents Jose and Maria de
Jesus Bairos and brothers Antonio, Jose and Angelo.
Maria’s pride and joy was her family. A constant
loving and supportive presence in the lives of her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was thoughtful, kind and
caring, never forgetting to stock the fridge with their favourite
snacks or bake their favourite desserts. For her
family, Maria’s home was a special place to come together
and gather. From birthday parties to an annual Christmas Eve
sleepover—these events were filled with food, laughter and
love that will remain cherished memories. Her love for her
family was evident through the many pictures that adorned her
house.
Resting at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge.
All service will be held privately.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maria Monteiro 19302021..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario