Emilia Gomes Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emilia Gomes (Essex, Ontario), who passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emilia Gomes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parent Palmira Pedrosa; and her husband Avelino Gomes Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Maria Teresa (Jose) and Avelino Jr. (late Christine); and her siblings, Vitoria, Jose (Emilia), Julia (Vasco) and Antonio (Telma). She is also survived by many siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 10th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home (197 King St W, Harrow, ON N0R1G0). A prayer was held on Thursday, October 10th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. Anthony of Padua Church (120 Munger St W, Harrow, ON N0R1G0). A burial was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Colchester Memorial Cemetery (415 Erie Rd S, Harrow, ON N0R1G0).

If so desired, donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Emilia may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.