Passed away peacefully after 12 years with Alzheimer's in her 91st year, surrounded by her children and family. Beloved wife of Giovanni for nearly 70 years. Loving mother to Gino (Florence) and Anna (Nick). Dear Nonna to Marco (Lisa), Paola (Rocco), Marisa and Gianni (Shawna). Bis-nonna to Vanessa, Samantha, Luca and Stella. Special appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Parbaljit Sidhu, the Palliative Care Clinician, Yolanda Richardson and all the staff of 4E at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their exemplary personal care and support at this difficult time. Visitation will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905 844-2600) on Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 2 – 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday May 24, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. Entombment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations in Maria's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Oakville Hospital Palliative Care Unit 4 E.