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Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and their spouses at Northumberland Hills Hospital om Monday March 6, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Tony Citro. Loving mother of Rob Citro (Mandy Dubreuil), Angela Citro (Heather Lowry) and Mark Citro (David Stone). Proud grandmother of Maxime Citro, Rémi Citro, Piper Lowry and Paisley Lowry. Sister of Jay MacDonald (Elisabeth), Jim MacDonald (Debbie), Evelyn MacDonald, and the late Cathy Smibert (the late Steve). Remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home 30 King St., E Cobourg on Thursday March 9, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Parish 379 Division St., Cobourg on Friday March 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A very bright light in the world flickered out, as we said goodbye to our mother Mary Roberta Citro in a hospice room, surrounded by family and love. She had been dealing with a very long and protracted battle of physical limitations, but handled it with such grace, determination, strength, grit and lack of self pity, it was a master class. A fighter right up to the end, who would put Rocky Balboa to shame. She was always concerned about how everyone else was doing and really took joy in all the smaller things we tend to take for granted.
Before her physical challenges took precedence, she lived a very full and beautiful life that 100% of the time was centred on her family, friends and her faith. She embodied the term “Freudenfreude” (finding joy in other’s good fortune). She wore many hats including athlete, incredible student, mother, spouse, accomplished nurse, volunteer, integral part of her church, friend, mature student, sibling, caregiver, baker, cook, gardener, sports fan, animal lover, confidante, advocate, and consumer of prodigious amounts of candy.
Our mother really, really SAW each person she encountered. She took a genuine interest in how you were doing and made you feel special. She was the kindest person, who had no agenda other than being of service to others.
Our sadness in losing such an amazing person is overwritten by the legacy of the permanent mark she left on so many people throughout their life, and the ripple effect of how they treat others, as she treated them. Moving forward we will be trying our best to live our lives honouring her by asking WWRD (What Would Robbie Do) or WWMD (What Would Mom Do).
We miss you and love you more than can ever be expressed but know you are at peace, and in a better place now.
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