Fernandez: Carmela “Carmy” Helen,
Peacefully at her home in Mariann Home Richmond Hill, on Wednesday July 20, 2022. Carmela “Carmy” Fernandez in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late Jos Fernandez. Beloved mother of Clare, Chris (Cindy), James (Marilyn), and Joanne (Domenic Ruccella). Loving grandmother of Cortni, Cayci (John), Jessica (Lennin), Alexander, Caroline (Nicholas), Daniel, and Victoria (Alex). Dear great grandmother of Aaron and Thea Carmela. Sadly missed by her brother Joseph, and predeceased by her siblings Rita de Souza, Sister Christina Sequeira, and Sister Mary Andrew “Veona”. Forever in the hearts of her extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477, on Monday August 1, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. David’s Parish (2601 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Maple, ON) on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at 10am. Reception will follow (reception details will be posted at the funeral home). If you are planning on attending the service and reception, please touch base with a family member to enable them to gather approximate numbers for the reception preparations. Cremation will take place, and interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery Whitby. In lieu of flowers and/or mass cards, donations to Memorialize Carmela’s memory within the new Mariann Home Building Fund, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
***For those of you who are unable to make Carmys Funeral Mass but would still like to be able to see it, here are the instructions for how to do so….
-Log onto Facebook and follow St David’s Parish in Maple.
-At 10 am on Tuesday August 2nd Fr Ernie will begin and there will be livestream coverage of the Mass. You will be able to watch from the comfort of your own location.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
August 1, 2022
2:00pm - 4:00pm
August 1, 20226:00pm - 8:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. David's Parish
2601 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Maple, ON L6A 1C6
August 2, 202210:00am
Leah says
Dear U. Joseph, Claire, Chris, James, Joanne and families
There are only wonderful memories of your Mum!
I wouldn’t know where to begin…your Mum was such a special presence!
My thoughts and prayers are always with you. I know you’ll miss her, as will so many.
We are all so lucky to have only wonderful memories!
Love,
Mike and Leah
Noel and Merle Pinto says
Our sincere condolences to Joe, Clare and all the family. A.Carmy was an old family friend from the Catholic Colony, and I remember many happy visits when she worked together with my mother, Molly, doing various good works for St Lawrence’s church. In Canada, unfortunately, we lost touch, living at other ends of the GTA, but the great smiles, the hugs and the warm welcomes were always there when we did meet, and will be an everlasting memory for me.
Rest in well deserved Peace, A. Carmy.
Anne Marie Sentmanat says
I find myself at a loss of what to say about this beautiful woman. She had so many wonderful qualities that I hardly know where to begin – a ready smile, wonderful laugh, so very thoughtful and ever so kind. No doubt Heaven is rejoicing at the return of this lovely soul and we remember how blessed we were to have been part of her life!
She was a much loved Aunt and I am a better person for having known her!
I hope knowing how much she is loved will comfort her family! I love you all!
Denise Zoccolante says
We hold dear Mrs Fernandez close. Such a good, kind, loving woman… a beautiful soul, with her wonderful smile and the warmest hugs. She will be truly missed, but will definitely live on in our hearts forever. May the Good Lord give Carmela eternal peace & rest. May He also give Joanne and the whole family strength & healing during this difficult time. By treasuring the fond memories & cherishing the time shared, may you all find comfort. With heartfelt condolences and much love, we keep you all in our thoughts & prayers. Until we meet again Mrs Fernandez, we bid you a fond farewell. XOXO, Denise, Dino, Max, Remi & Morgan
Cecil & Brenda Mascarenhas says
Our Deepest sympathies to dear Carmy’s family. She was such a beautiful lady who was always happy and had a wonderful memory for birthdays. May she RIP
Marilyn Pinto says
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. I remember Carmy and also your dad Jos whom we met in 1963 when our family came to Canada. They were very welcoming to us and all new immigrants who first stayed in the apartments in Am Ma Bae. We had friendship and caring in abundance even though everyone started out with little financially. Those friendships are precious and lasting. Your mum was a very special lady – happy, big beautiful smile and made you feel very welcome. The last time I saw her was years ago in Ajax – Claudine and I visited her unexpectedly as we were in the area. It was a wonderful visit.
May Carmy Rest In Peace. May all your happy memories comfort you in your loss.
love,
Marilyn Pinto
Christine & Ian Domingo says
Dear Joe, Clare, Christopher and family, Jamie and family and Joanne and family,
Our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of your dear sister/beautiful Mum. A. Carmy was a very special lady, who through her gentleness and caring for those around her, touched many a person in more ways than she could ever have realized. The few times that I met A. Carmy, it was her beautiful beaming smile and hearty laughter that always resonated with me. A. Carmy, I still remember the pretty pink booties you knitted for our daughter, Janice, some 40+ years ago!
May you rest in peace dear A. Carmy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Love and God bless,
Christine & Ian Domingo
Lynn and Kevin Pinto says
Dear Jamie, Marilyn and Family; Joanne, Domenic and Family; Chris and Cindy and Family; Clare
Kevin and I send our deepest condolences. We are not back till Aug3 so we sadly will not be able to express our sympathies in person.
We both were very fond of A.Carmie. She had a winning personality and zest for life. We enjoyed attending Stratford with her when she came along with all of us and visiting with you all in Ajax and Orleans. She was a people person and the world needs more A. Carmie’s.
We hope these next days pass smoothly, and you and your families find peace in her passing.
Lynn and Kevin
Diane and Philip Jago says
Jamie, Marilyn and family: Diane and I and family offer our sincerest condolences to you upon the passing of Jamie’s mother and the kids’ grandmother. Your mother lived a wonderful life and was able to see her children and grandchildren grow and flourish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this weekend and beyond.
All our love
Diane and Philip Jago
Jenny and Arthur Vaz says
Dear Clare ,Christopher and family, Jamie and Family and Joanne and family,
We offer our deepest sympathies on the passing on of your very Dearest Mum,
she was one special person and will be surely missed. Always greeted you
with her beautiful smile and then give you a tight hug followed by her laugh.
We have very fond memories of our visits to Ajax and then Shaumberg which
were filled with laughter and fun. She had such a deep faith and right to the end
she always said “Let the Lord’s will be done” Aunty we will miss you very much
and I feel everyone should have an Aunt like her. Love and God Bless and May
soul rest in Peace.
Joanette deSousa says
Beloved teacher of my childhood years in St Lawrence’s Convent School in Karachi – I’ll always remember your beautiful face and sweet sympathetic disposition towards us. My only regret is I lost touch with you when I left the parish and later the country. I know you’ll be happy forever.
Please give my love to my mummy
( Angela)and say hello to Aunty Joanie for me
Love always Terence and Joanette
( Pinto) deSousa.
Matthew Pinto says
Fernandez Family – Matthew and Cheryl offer our deepest condolences.
I always enjoyed talking to, and being around Aunty Carmy. Her positivity was truly infectious.
Noreen Rodrigues says
Aunty Carmy, who I took on as an aunt, after all my aunts were gone, was a delightful person. We shared memories of her childhood when, as a six-year old, she visited Ruby Villa, my grandparents’ house with Yolande Vas for the first time.
We shared a few lunches together and there was always laughter and a sense of fun in life.
I’ll miss you, Aunty Carmy and I’ll always remember your laugh and your smiling reminiscences.
Noreen Rodrigues
Carolyn Pinto says
Aunty Carmy was a great friend of my Nana’s (Jos Pinto) and did so much for our family when they first came to Canada. I will remember her fondly.
Noreen Rodrigues says
Aunty Carmy became my aunt after I had lost all my other aunts.
And what an aunt she was to me! That wonderful laugh of hers,
the memories she shared with me of being six years old and
visiting Ruby Villa with Yolande Vas for the first time, and the
lunches we shared together when she lived in Shaumberg.
A laugh a minute!
Thanks for being my aunt. I’ll never forget your smile and
your happy disposition.
Noreen Rodrigues
Queenie Fernandez says
I shall always remember Carmie for her cheerful disposition. She was genuinely interested in your wellbeing and, after chatting and exchanging family news for a good hour, she’d end her call by saying, “That was a good visit. Let’s do it again soon.” May Carmie have eternal peace with Our Lord.
Sharon and I extend our condolences to the family.
Xavier & Brigitta Fernandez says
Dear Clare, dear Christopher and family, dear Jamie and family and dear Joanne and family, your children and your loved ones, Cindy, Marilyn and Dominic. Our sympathies are also with Joseph, Carmie’s brother.
We were saddened by the passing of Carmie and will miss her very much. Our prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Both of us know the feeling of profound loss at the death of a beloved parent, but we also realize that Carmie’s long and rich life will leave you with many wonderful memories of the joint experiences over her lifetime as the centre of your family. Without a doubt all of you have been loving and caring children and we are sure that she recognized that.
In the last few days we have reminisced on our personal memories. For Xavier, they go back to his childhood in Karachi, the many happy family occasions at the KGA gathering centre for Goan families, the celebrations at St. Lawrence Parish Church, the picnics on Clifton Beach, her and Jos’ wedding celebration, and the many other joint extended family events. For Brigitta, Carmie’s wholehearted warm welcome into the extended Fernandez clan stand out, her hospitality at all the Christmas times in Montreal, and meeting her sisters, Veona, Rita and Chrissy while we were visiting in Karachi. In later years, besides less frequent visits, when she always made us especially welcome, we stayed regularly in touch by phone. She was always interested in our family news.
We will miss her. She was our rock to obtain the history of our family whether it be in Karachi or Goa. It was always “ASK CARMIE”.
What a gift it was that we could still see Carmie and chat with her via zoom in her decline! We will keep her in our prayers and in our memory.
Our love to all of you,
Xavier & Brigitta .
Marian Turner says
Uncle Joe, Clare, Christopher, James and Joanne and your families, please accept our deepest sympathies to each one of you at this sad time. Your sister/ mum was a very special lady! She Will always remain in our hearts…..God bless her and may she rest in peace.
Edward Sequeira says
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Dear A.Carmy. She was a warm and loving aunt who made everyone feel special. Her positive outlook on life was a shining example to us all. She was a special lady who will not be forgotten .
All our love and condolences
Ed and Andrea
Pat Kuypers and family says
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. Take Care.
Paul and Mary Kavanagh says
Sincere condolences to Carmela’s family. She was such a
lovely, pleasant lady who had a beautiful smile. We would have a chat either before or after Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.
Cherish your memories.