Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Conceição Gouveia de Sousa died peacefully in the embrace of her daughter Maria Linhares de Sousa on the afternoon of 17 July 2022 in Ottawa.
Pre-deceased by her husband José and son Joseph, she is survived by her grandchildren Christopher, his wife Irene, Sarah, Patrick, Lisa, Daniel and his wife Julie and great-grandson Tomás.
Born in Porto da Cruz, Madeira on 12 October 1924, she emigrated to Canada with two young children to join her husband Jose in 1954. She embraced her adopted homeland and saw it as the future for her family although she never forgot and took much pride in her Portuguese birth and roots. Her kindness and generous spirit created a circle of love for the many family and friends who mourn her passing. She served the patients and staff of Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital for decades with grace and devotion. Upon her retirement she continued to be active in her community and Church.
Her family extends thanks to Doctor Galbraith and the support staff who cared for her to the very end.
Friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa on Sunday July 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tributes and words of remembrance will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, 385 Sussex Dr, Ottawa Monday July 25 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
In Memory of Conceição, donations may be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation or The Arthritis Society.
Livre de visiteurs
Barbara Podgorski
Rita Cale
Nous sommes de tout coeur avec toi durant ces jours difficiles.
Nos prières t'accompagnent.
(Je regrette..je suis en isolation avec covid)
Joanne and YVON Menard
Dear Maria, Sarah, Patrick, Daniel and Julie,
We were so sorry to hear the news of your loss! Your mother and grandmother was indeed a very special woman who was always welcoming,charming and generous to everyone. You were so lucky to have her in your lives. Sending our deepest condolences!
Love, Joanne, YVON and family
Patricia Crawford
Thinking of Maria and the family. I think I met Connie for the first time in 1972 or 1973. Within minutes of meeting her one realized how special she is.
John Lahey
My deepest sympathies, Maria.
JAMES LAHEY
An exceptionally loving and generous mother and grandmother.
Elizabeth and Scott Heatherington
Dear Maria, Sarah, Patrick, Daniel & Julie and Christopher,
We are so very sorry for your loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother.
We really enjoyed seeing Connie at The Edinburgh- her kindness and sense of humour will be missed so much.
We send you at love at this sad time,
Liz, Scott and Ward Heatherington
Ottawa
Grzeslo family
Maria.. Your mom was a constant for you, your family and those of us you shared her with. Her smile, her patience are in our thoughts. In sadness, we recall her desire for peace but wish she did not have to leave. Your lovely mom is at peace.
Hugs .. Jol, Adam, Cait, Jan
Mary Dawson
Maria, With deepest sympathy for your loss. I know your Mum was deeply loved by you and your family
Mary
Deborah Flaxman
Your Mom is remembered as a sweet soul.My family and I had the pleasure of knowing her for many years when she lived on Hillsdale in Toronto. Our prayers to all your family.
Sending my sicere condolences to Maria, Sarah, Patrick, and Daniel. Your mother/grandmother will be missed today and always.