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Florence Varanese

December 16, 1938 — November 23, 2020

Florence Varanese

Passed away peacefully, in her 81st year, on Monday November 23,2020 at Toronto Western Hospital with her husband of 50 years Michele (Mike) by her side. Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland on December 16,1938.

Cherished mother of Karen, Terry, Ivana, and Cindy(Tony). Devoted Nanny to her grandchildren; Janet(Marcus), Vittoria, Noah, Michele, Cody and beloved Great Grandmother to Nathaniel, Ethan and Makayla. Flo will be profoundly missed by her brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, many nieces and nephews and all the relatives and friends she has touched throughout her life.

She led her life always putting family first. The love and attention that she showed us all will serve as an example, and will continue to both guide and comfort us.

Special thanks to Marcelle, Catherine and Sharif for their unconditional love and care.

As an expression of sympathy donations can also be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
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Visitation

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Woodbridge Chapel"

4671 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4L 1S6



Please RSVP at the link provided for a closed-casket visitation.......In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held with 30 % capacity with physical distancing to a maximum of 50 people within the funeral home...........Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.

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Second Visitation

Thursday, November 26, 2020

10:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Woodbridge Chapel"

4671 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4L 1S6



Please RSVP at the link provided for a closed-casket visitation.......In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held with 30 % capacity with physical distancing to a maximum of 50 people within the funeral home...........Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.

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Service

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Woodbridge Chapel"

4671 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4L 1S6



Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral service and interment will be private.
We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through her/his memorial page. ...................

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