Obituary of Margaret Abate

ABATE, Margaret Florence, nee Todich (Todish) Passed away peacefully, from complications arising from long term Alzheimer's disease, on Monday, November 30, 2009 in her 90th year. Dearly beloved wife and soulmate of Paul for over 68 years. Loving mother to Paul (Linda), the late Peter (Marilyn), Philip (Evelyn) and Maryann (Robert Lewis). Cherished grandmother of Debbie (Sam), Glen (Debra), Peter (Christine), Mark, Jeannine (Greg), Sharlene (Sean), Philena (Ryan), Rachelle, Michelle (Brian) and Stephanie. Dearest great-grandmother of Valerie, Bryan, Dusty, Griffin, Ava, Isabella and Miya. Predeceased by her parents Milan and Amy Todich (nee Tugnett), siblings Helen, Gordon, William, Harold, Winston, Kenneth, Doreen, Raymond, Irene and Marjorie. Survived by Beatrice, Gerald, Lorraine and June, and sisters-in-law Eleanor and Evelyn. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2 and from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3 until the time of the funeral service in the chapel at 12:00 noon, followed by a reception. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite #1600, Toronto M4R 1K8 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400-522 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2R5. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.