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Lillian Mandala (Farina)
January 4, 1929 - December 27, 2022
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<div itemprop="description"><br> <br>With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lillian (Mandala) Farina on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 a week short of her 94th birthday. <br>Predeceased by her loving husband, Cosimo Farina. <br> <br>She leaves behind her cherished children Frank (Mary Paternostro), Marisa (Angelo Montinaro), Claudio (Sylvia Vatrano) and Gina (Luigi Musto). Beloved grandmother to Rick (Giovanna), Sergio (Jenny), Marco (Lissette), Adriano, Sasha, Claudia, Alec (Fanny), Briana (Stefan) and Erika. <br>Great-grandmother to her precious Gianluca, Sofia, Giuliana and Gabriella. <br> <br>Dearest sister to the late Rita (Late Mario), Diana (Late Vincent), Conrad (Jeannine) along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends throughout Canada, The United States and Italy. <br> <br>Lillian will be remembered for her kind heart and beautiful soul. She was sassy, sensitive, witty and simply the most perfect mother and grandmother. Her fondest memories were the family gatherings at her home. She enjoyed music, reading and later in life, she developed a passion for painting. <br> <br>Special thanks to her wonderful caregivers Lissette and Marie-Anne. <br>Lillian will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all those that knew and loved her. <br> <br>Family will receive condolences at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275, Sources Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9B2A6, on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 from 2pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9pm. <br> <br>Funeral service will be held at church on Thursday January 5th 2023 at Our Lady of La Difesa Church at 12pm. <br> <br>Due to health issues in the family, visitors are requested to wear masks. <br> <br>A private interment will take place at a later date. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or a charity of your choice. <br> <br> <br></div>