Dr. Frances Theresa Leo Culotta

Frances passed away peacefully on Sunday January 16th, 2011, after a lengthy illness at North York General Hospital. She enjoyed 91 years of a wonderful life and was an inspiration and role model for those who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Victor Culotta. Lovingly remembered by her children Victor Jr. (Kelly), Theresa, Michael (Corrina). Predeceased by her son Peter. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Carly, Christie, & Annie. Also predeceased by her grandson Joseph. Survived by her brother Anthony Leo. Predeceased by her dear parents Christina and Joseph Leo, as well as her sister Marie Giuffre. Frances will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews and their families.

Frances graduated from the University of Toronto (Dentistry) in 1944, and practiced in Toronto at a time when the number of female dentists could be counted on one hand. She was a member of Beaumaris Yacht & Country Club in Muskoka as well as Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club of St. Petersburg, Florida. She was known as Lady Frances Culotta through her association with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Friends may call at the TRULL “NORTH TORONTO” FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on Tuesday from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at ST. GABRIEL’S CHURCH (670 Sheppard Ave East) at 10:00 o’clock. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario.

On line condolences may be made at www.trullfuneralsyonge.com.