Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in her 52nd year, at Hospice Wellington in Guelph, with her devoted and loving husband Garry by her side. She will be sadly missed by her beloved sons Steven, Patrick and Matthew Montgomery, and her stepdaughters Olivia and Chloe Riemer. She was predeceased by her father, Philip. Deeply mourned by her mother Victoria Amato-Gauci, her mother-in-law Anna Riemer, her sisters Christianne Huber (Ron), Tanya O’Brien (Micheal) and Francesca Dauphinais (Jeffrey), her brothers Louis Amato-Gauci (David Hopley), Joseph Amato-Gauci (Tracy), Andrew Amato-Gauci (Julie) and Philip Amato-Gauci (Charlotte), nephews, nieces, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. She will not be forgotten by many loyal friends and former colleagues. Seven years ago, Mariella responded to a terminal diagnosis with defiance and determination. Her signature love of life was unbowed in the face of great challenges, as she and Garry – her rock through thick and thin – set off to explore Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New York State and Prince Edward Island. When it was determined that she was too ill to fly, they continued their travels by car. Her beautiful smile warmed the lives of many, and will be deeply missed. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Family and friends are invited to the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, for visitation on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. with a vigil at 3 p.m. Funeral mass to be celebrated at Basilica of our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Eden Mills Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Wellington would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home (519-821-5077) or condolences may be left online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.
Funeral mass to be celebrated at Basilica of our Lady, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Eden Mills Community Cemetery.
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