Francesca Donato

July 25, 1928 - May 15, 2023

With sadness, we announce the passing of Francesca on May 15, 2023 at the age of 94. Reunited with her husband Antonio (January 23, 1994), she leaves behind her beloved children Domenic (Adele), Chiara (Gregorio), Lisa, Vince (Clara) and Frank (Anna). Proud nonna of Michael, Cathy (Manuel), Franca, and Nick (Sonia), Anthony (Fiancée Samantha), Anthony (Sandra), Joseph, Noah (Shannon), Faith. Great-grandmother to Alessandro, Isabella, Sofia, Melissa, Samantha, Gregory, Lara, Lia and Adriana. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, she will be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families.

Visitation will be held at Bernardo Funeral Homes (2960 Dufferin St., south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church (811 Lawrence Ave. W., at Dufferin St.) on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Francesca's funeral will be livestreamed from St. Charles Borromeo via their YouTube page: St. Charles Borromeo Funeral Mass for Francesca Donato

Francesca will be laid to rest with her husband at Prospect Cemetery (1450 St. Clair Ave. W., east of Caledonia Rd.).

In memory of Francesca, donations may be made to Baycrest Foundation.