Peacefully, at Malton Village Nursing Home, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, Clorinda Mary Tester, Bolton, in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late Leo Tester. Loving mother of Virginia Pica, Valerie and her husband Fred Di Battista. Adored Nana of Antony and Donna Pica, Lisa and Jack Ferrara, Enrica and Brian Culic, Paul Pica (deceased), Rossana and Peter Harris, Clorinda and George Androulakis, Felicia and Pal Di Iulio, Anita and Joe Mannara. Cherished great-grandmother of Sebastian, Michael, Leo, Martina, Olivia, Lauren, Alexander, Emmanuel, Gabriel, Anthony, Michael, Melinda, Zoran, and Zander. Dear sister of Sally and Marshall and predeceased by four siblings.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday from 4 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Saturday morning, September 5 at 11 o’clock (leaving funeral home at 10:45 a.m.)
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Diane Pitcher
Dear Clorinda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Nana’s passing.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
So loved, so missed, so very dear.
May you all find comfort in the special memories you hold so dear in your hearts. She was a special person, may she rest in peace.
Diane, Mark, Emily, Mason & Holly Pitcher
Diane DiFlorio
Auntie Clare, Uncle Leo, major part of our childhood growing up. Always will remember her wonderful spirit, always laughing and enjoying family and friends. We will miss her. Valerie and Virginia, take strength from your wonderful memories. Much love,
The DiFlorio Family,
Mary, Diane ,Michael and Anthony
Sonya Fior
Dearest Valerie and family,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. No one can prepare you for a loss of a beloved loved one.
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us.
Cherish your memories and keep your dear mother always close in your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sonya T Fior and Rosaria Fior
Danielle Bates
Dear Virginia and Family,
Those that we have learned from, leaned on, and loved most, leave us the very best memories. I send my deepest condolences and sympathies as your family deals with the loss of a loved one. My heart goes out to you Virginia and your family, as you accept the loss of such wonderful lady.
Love misses, Love remembers, Love heals. RIP Clorinda.
Sincerely,
Danielle, Kyle & Kurtis
Steve Tester
Dear Family of Aunt Clare,
We were fortunate to get to know Aunt Clare better during a visit at our wedding and on a trip to Ontario a few years ago. We certainly enjoyed her energy and vibrant personality. And also her great cooking! We still use her recipe for meatballs. Her sister in law, Florence Tester, at 92, is doing well and wishes to pass along her condolences as well. Florence plans to send a note.
We wish you well during this time of sadness but also warm memories. How wonderful she could be with you these 100 years!
Love
Florence, Steve, Sandee and Laurel
Mary Elizabeth Grellette
Dear cousins Valerie & Virginia, I was sorry to hear about Aunt Clara’s passing. Her loss must be great to both of you. Yet, what a beautiful, long life she had, with so much loving family at her side.
Visiting Aunt Clara and Uncle Leo when we were kids was like winning the lottery. At home, it was puffed wheat cereal. At your Mom’s, it was Captain Crunch! The first time we had dinner there, we all filled up on her wonderful pasta. When the roast beef, potatoes and vegetables followed, we were all kicking ourselves for having eaten so much pasta. It was a feast unlike anything we had experienced! Most of all, her wonderful sense of humour and compassion remain a cherished memory. She was “the special Auntie”.
Much love to you both – Mary Elizabeth
Audrey faris
Hi Valerie,
Just read about your mom. I am very sorry for your loss. She will be missed.