In memory of

Margaret Gomba

February 6, 1964 -  April 16, 2021

Born Feb 6, 1964 in the Azores Islands (ie. Island girl) that are between Green Land and Europe. These Islands belong to Portugal.

Her father moved to Canada with the family in the late 60's where they bought a semi detached house in downtown Toronto (ie. Shirley St.) where at one point 5 families lived in this small house. This is a continued theme of how the Correia family was helping others come over to Canada and settle in. Margaret was very much the same as her father, family meant everything, and was always helping the family.

She met a great guy (ie. Leslie Gomba) while attending Ryerson University while studying Computer Science, and fell in love shortly afterwards, dating for a few years, and then getting married in 1988. Had first child Michael in 1992, and second one Christina in 1993.

She worked at TD bank as a programmer and at CIBC bank as IT Director. Work was stressful but she always found ways to relax by walking, gardening or cooking for the family. We travelled a fair bit as well before and after the kids, with and without other family.
Rented vacation homes, or All Inclusive resorts, then started Cruising the Oceans.

She retired in July of 2019, dealt with Uterine and Brain Cancer (Aug 2020), and she passed in Apr 16, 2021.
She got to see her daughter get married Feb 24, 2021

Margaret leaves behind her, husband Leslie, son Michael and daughter Christina.

Guestbook 

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Leslie Gomba (Husband)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Mississauga

My Soul Mate, who brought the Rainbow in my every day, I'm Yours forever.

Some of her favorite songs for my Island girl, who loved to travel, especially Hawaii, and to garden. She loved her flowers. I'm sure she is gardening up in heaven, planting the prettiest flowers.

I love you.

Leslie

Cheryl Smith (Jamieson) (Co-worker)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Brantford

Deepest condolences to the family. Margaret was a truly amazing person, always smiling & laughing and ready to listen when you needed her. I’m grateful I was able to work so closely with her and will always appreciate the guidance she gave me.

John and Senhourinha Almeida (Friend of Leslie)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Newmarket, Ontario

My condolences Leslie to you an your family.

Mukesh (Colleague)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Markham

May THE SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. MAY THE GOD PROVIDES THE STRENGTH TO THE FAMILY LESLIE.

Vaughn & Marilyn LaVigne (Family)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Burlington

We are so sad to hear of Margaret’s passing. She had an infectious laugh. Thinking of you all, sending prayers for strength through this very difficult time.

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Leslie Gomba (Spouse)

Entered April 17, 2021 from Mississauga

My Island girl. We met at Ryerson University. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She caught my eye very quickly. Got to know her by asking her to play volleyball, we then dated for 4 years, got married, moved in with the inlaws. Then moved out as our condo closing date was delayed, rented a condo downtown where she could walk to work (TD Bank as a programer). We moved into our condo, had Michael, got pregnant again with Tina, moved to our house, been there since. She later moved to CIBC bank in the Management of IT departments.

We travelled a fair bit, first to Florida, San Diego, Caribbean, Portugal renting or All Inclusive resorts, then we followed my brother George and Dianne's lead, and started Cruising (Caribbean, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Asia). We started going on cruises every 5 years with George and Dianne (eg. Mediterranean and Asia - with Peter and Jacquelyn), these were great vacations, very glad we got to do it.

Her favourite place to visit was Hawaii, we went 3 times and we were hoping to go again last year, but covid and the cancer got in the way.

Margaret and I have been very blessed, great life, great kids, good times with family and friends.

Before passing she was able to witness the marriage of her daughter Christina to
Alexander John Clancy.

Her life was shortened but it was a fulfilling time.

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