With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mother, Nana and Great Nana Agnes Mary Deleo on November 14th at the age of 95. Agnes was born and raised in Slate River, ON. She spent many years helping her family with the farm. She worked for Hawker Siddeley until she enlisted with RCAF. She held many positions with RCAF from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in many cities across Canada. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church and the Slovak Ladies Auxiliary for many years. Agnes married Joe on January 11, 1949. They moved into the family home in the East End with Joe’s mother Teresa. Agnes began learning many Italian recipes from her mother in law. Together they raised their eight children.
Agnes was a strong, proud, devoted, selfless and compassionate person. She was very humble and was always willing to drop everything for those in need. She was cherished by all. Agnes continued the family tradition of pasta lunch every Sunday for family and friends and the tradition of their Christmas Eve/Boxing Day open house. Agnes’s doors and arms were always open as guests would be welcomed with smiles, endless food and a warm embrace. She enjoyed having all her family in her presence. Agnes has created many wonderful memories that will be cherished by her children and grandchildren for years to come. She enjoyed many activities especially bingo, dancing, music and watching all her grandchildren’s activities. She loved to travel and experience new places. Agnes was an avid bowler and excelled with her many trophies and awards. We take great comfort that our mother is now reunited with the love of her life, Joe who predeceased her. Agnes is survived by her children Vince (Judy), Darlene (Mike Winder), Theresa (Jim Coley), Paulette (Brian Pero), Ron (Kara), Gordon (Laura), Lori (Rob Gravelle) and Joe (Lesley). She is survived by her grandchildren Sonia, Lisa, Allison, Vinny, Michael, Jason, Chris (Jen), Patrick, Robert (Latasha), Chelsea (Andrew), Mark, Trevor, Bob and Matthew and her great grandchildren Adele, Marla, Annalee and Aaron. She is survived by her sister Margaret Hartwick and sister in-law Arlene Kovac. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews who all held a special place in her heart. Agnes was predeceased by her parents Sophia and Peter Kovac, her in-laws Vince and Teresa, her sisters and brother in-laws Cecilia (Emil Matak), Regina Kovac; Marvin Hartwick her brothers Peter (Helen), Frank and John. She was also predeceased by her sister in-laws and brother in-laws; Rose (Joe Vescio), Frances (Ed Vescio), Vera (Bill Kostyniuk), Mary (Ernie Ilkka), Carmel (Don Johnston), Annette (Sam Bazaluk), Sarah (Mike Smykalski) and Rita (Alex Pyra).
Funeral services will be held on Monday November 20th, when family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, at St. Peter’s Church celebrated by Rev. Joseph Arockiam. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will take place in the church on Monday from 9:30 am until mass time. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
