Elma Mary O'Shea

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the age of 95, at St. Bernard's Residence surrounded by her loving friends. She will be reunited with her loving husband Danny, her father Severino, mother Emilia, brother Robert (Grace) and her twin sister Elsie (David). Elma will be lovingly remembered by her close friends and relatives. Many will also cherish fond memories of her kindness, generosity, gentleness and a great sense of humour. After retiring from work, Elma devoted countless hours volunteering at Providence Villa and was involved in various events at St. Edward's Parish. Elma was a member of the Catholic Women's League and in 2009 received her 50 years recognition award. Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. Edward the Confessor R. C. Church (75 Churchill Avenue). Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Those wishing to make a donation may do so to St. Bernard's Residence. A special thanks to Sister Francis and the entire staff at St. Bernard's Residence for having provided Elma with a wonderful environment over the years, where she was able to experience love, peace, a sense of family and more importantly, to be able to receive spiritual nourishment, which was very important to Elma on a daily basis.