Obituary of Mary Chiarella

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the FJ Davey Home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in her 91^st year. Predeceased by her loving husband Salvatore “Sam” (2002). Dear mother of Tony (Sherry), Joanne Novello (Albert) and Jim (Kim). Grandmother of Jason Chiarella (Charissa), Jeanna Chiarella, Nancy Novello (Ron Sartor), Paul Novello (Amanda), Sam Chiarella (Amanda) and Michael Chiarella (Kailey). Great-grandmother of Avery Chiarella, Ethan Corbeil, Colton Chiarella, Ethan and Evan Novello. Daughter of the late Concetta and the late Giuseppe Mazza. Sister of the late Giacomo Mazza (late Elvria). Special Aunt of Joe Mazza (Lisa) (Allessandra) (Joshua and Brittney). Sister-in-law of the late MariaAntonia Cerminara (late Angelo-Antonio) and late Lina Talarico (late Giuseppe) of Italy. Mom leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Italy and relatives in Montreal. Martha Chiarella held a very special place in mom’s heart!

Mom’s home was always filled with family, friends, laughter, a fresh pot of sauce with meatballs, homemade salami and a bottle of homemade wine. She always greeted you with a big smile and a head full of rollers! She loved to joke, and she would come up with a few one-liners that had you in tears from laughing so hard! Her quick wit and sense of humor will never be forgotten. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Mary’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they were the light of her life and absolutely adored.

Mom knew how to let you know if you were in trouble, but she always made sure you knew how much you were loved! She taught her family to always fight for what we believed in and to make sure that you were humble enough to admit when you were wrong.

Mary had a lot of lifelong friends, many of whom she kept in touch with over the years, especially Maria DiTomasso (late Arnaldo). She was lucky enough to catch up with her good friend Giovanna Scalzo at the Davey Home.

Friends and family are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Rob Thibodeau officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) or Tracey’s Dream would be appreciated.

The family would like to thank the angels at the FJ Davey Home, 2^nd Floor Cedarwood for the special care given to “Momma” over the past few months. Your care, compassion and visits with Mom meant the world to her and our family. Momma truly enjoyed talking, laughing and joking with everyone.

RIP Mom/Nonna your laughter will live on in the hearts of all your family.
Say hello to Dad/Nonno for us! Till we meet again!