Bridget Josephine Mele (nee Maxwell) died peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband Rocco Mele, loving mother of Marie LeFrancois (Jay) and Michael Mele, grandmother of Maxwell and Marcus LeFrancois, sister of Philomena Smyth and Paul Maxwell. Sister-in-law of Joseph and Cathy Mele. Bridget, Josie or Jo was born March 4, 1924 in Whitehall, Ireland, the oldest of eight, moved to Canada in the late 1950s with her only sister. Bridget was a registered nurse, spent her career working in various hospitals and nursing homes. She enjoyed traveling, making regular visits to her family in Ireland. She will be sadly missed by many overseas and here in Toronto and friends in her church community. Thanks to the amazing support at Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit who made her final days more comfortable. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Red Cross or Covenant House. A visitation for Bridget will be held Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R2Y8. Due to the COVID guidelines guests are still required to follow the mandate of two metres (six feet) physical distancing. 50 people will be permitted in the room at a time. Guests may be required to wait in line prior to entering the funeral home. Upon entry to the funeral home guests will be required to provide their contact information for the purpose of contact tracing. Masks or face coverings are required indoors. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. Martin de Porres Parish, 4179 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1E 2S3. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed, to view the broadcast please click the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/35533
Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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