Thank you for joining us in this celebration of life for Ermelinda Diaz Lawson, of 94 years. Pre-deceased by her husband Dorin Radacovici Lawson in 1989. She was born in Asuncion, Paraguay in 1927 where she lived with her four sisters; Nieves, Frody, Negra, Cathy, Ermelinda moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina as a teenage girl to attend school and provide home care for a family. After finishing school she went to work for an insurance company in Buenos Aires and then met her husband Dorin. They left Buenos Aires and moved to Montreal, Canada where they had extended family.

After many years in Montreal the family moved to Toronto, Canada in 1978. She lived a blessed life with her children; Milena, Sylvia, Cynthia, Roger, many grandkids; Laith, Ramy, Austin, Marques, Serena, Dorin, Lucas, Marilinda, Ermia, Amelia, and great grandson: Leonidas. Ermelinda enjoyed asado (barbecue) with her friends, family and a bottle of Mateus with club soda. She loved watching hockey, wildlife and “Bo Bucket“ (Bob Barker). Although a simple woman, she dedicated her life to her family.

Ermelinda passed away peacefully at home with her four children by her side. We will all miss her dearly as she leaves us with very fond memories in our hearts.

Thank you for the attentive and compassionate palliative caregivers from Mount Sinai hospital. Please consider a donation to palliative care at Mount Sinai instead of flowers.

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