Obituary of Anna- Liisa Durante

Anna-Liisa Durante was the woman we all wanted to be when we grew up,” “She was smart, she was strong, and she was so modern for someone born January 31st, 1929. Ask anyone and they would say: Anna is so elegant, classy and kind. She had more than her fair share of adversity, yet she was still able to pass on to her surviving children, Melissa, David and Danella, her wisdom, acceptance of others, and innate thoughtfulness. Her surviving grandchildren, Sabrina and Daniel, remember her unconditional love and guidance. Her Daughter in Law Doreen, remembers her generosity and open mind. On Friday, August 7th, 2020 she joined her beloved husband Armando and daughter Anita to watch over us from above, may they rest in peace. Her passing leaves a void in our lives and she will be remembered forever. Please send flower tributes to the funeral home by Wednesday, August 12th by 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Anna-Liisa, please see 'Donation' tab to donate. 100 person maximum at the cemetery. (Mandatory: Mask must be worn) For further information on directives from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario please click the link below: https://thebao.ca/covid-19-update-links/ The funeral service for Anna-Liisa Durante will be at Beechwood Cemetery in Section 7. When you enter the cemetery, keep to the right and the grave will be on the left hand side.