AMARAL, Vitorino (Victor) – March 8, 1935 – August 23, 2021
Passed away peacefully in his 87th year, surrounded by his family at Hospice Wellington on August 23rd, 2021.
Victor enjoyed 64 wonderful years with his loving wife Laurinda. Loving father of 3 children Maria Emilia (Frank Barros), Florinda (Mike Pontes) and the late Fernando Amaral. Victor will be deeply missed by his beautiful grandchildren Lydia (Brian), Paul (Chrystal), Ryan, Chelsey, Rachel, and Alicia and great grandpa (Bisavo) to Kaelyn, Jacob, Aiden, and Madelyn. Victor will also be missed by his dear brothers Orlando Amaral (Deolinda) and Manuel Amaral (late Florinda) and remembered by many friends and extended family in Canada and Portugal.
Victor was born in Matosinhos, Portugal and moved to France, where he began working as a Machinist. When he was 22 years old, Victor and Laurinda were married and together they built a good life for themselves and their family in Canada. Victor has had many health struggles over the years but always maintained a positive attitude and outlook on life.
Victor will be remembered for his quiet, kind, fun-loving personality. The most important thing for him was spending time with his loving family and friends from Church. He loved gardening and keeping his home meticulous. Victor loved listening to classical music and a great passion of his was playing the trumpet in his younger years, where he and his two brothers had a band. We are so thankful that technology was able to bring Victor and his family closer together as he loved communicating with his extended family and brother in Portugal.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and PSW’s who took care of our dad during this difficult time. We want to say a special thank you to Catrina (Palliative care nurse), Dr. Spadafora and Hospice Wellington for their ongoing care and keeping him comfortable in his final days. We love you very much and will miss you dearly.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Hospice Wellington would be appreciated by the family. Donations can be made on his memorial page via the link below.
Due to the pandemic the service will be private but will be live-streamed via ZOOM on Friday, August 27th beginning at 10:45 a.m. where a slideshow of Victor’s life will be shown. The funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. The ZOOM link will be accessible on this page below the obituary on the day of the service.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vitorino Duarte Amaral Monday August 23rd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario