With grieving hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our well loved Giancarlo Chelini who immigrated to Canada from Italy in the 60’s. Always a brave face, a man that was so strong and courageous beyond words, who fought so hard to stay with us as long as he could, until the sad day March 18th, 2017 when his battle came to an end.
He will always be alive in our hearts. Until we meet again, we love and will miss you so much.
Left to mourn, his wife of 59 years, Loredana; daughters, Loretta (Mike), Denise (Mike), Debbie (Daryl); grandchildren, Sabrina, Daniella, Matteo, Francesca; brothers, Ivano (Luigina) Franco (Mara); sister, Lilliana; in-laws and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
A small private family funeral was held, therefore, no service to be announced.
We thank-you for your condolences.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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loretta chelini
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loretta chelini Still missing you like crazy, its never the same without you Dad…
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katia cope May 1000 angels surround you and your whole family with love comfort and the peace of god that lights the path to heal. May the love of family carry you through.
Thinking of you Loretta, Denise, Debbie, Loradana. Love Katia
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katia cope ciao giancarlo happy fathers day
ciao giancarlo happy fathers day we all miss you and cherish the good memories untill we meet again say hi to mom and dad for me love katia
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loretta such a big void in our lives, so sad you are not here with us to experience the celebrations and fun, miss you like crazy dad, Loretta
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Francesca Carter my heart feels heavy, and there is no amount of time that will heal the heartbreak of when you left us. I know your happier, healthier and stronger than ever now, but it breaks my heart when I can’t hear your voice or see your face infornt of me. to one of the strongest people I’ve ever met, the best nonno to ever exist, and a man who touched many peoples hearts, you will forever be in our hearts, and you will be forever missed.
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loretta chelini Mi Manchi Papa, It’s Fathers Day, and the more time passes, the more I miss you. Your sweet voice and face always flashes before my eyes. We have all tried with all our might to pick up the pieces and carry on, but I miss talking to you so much. I try to turn my grief into good memories and change my mindset to the promise that I will see you again… I love you so much!!!!!!!
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Francesca carter Exactly one year ago today, March 18th 2017, this world lost a strong, caring and over all amazing man. It’s sad to know that he won’t be here to see our family grow up, or to see all the wonderful things coming, but I know that he is in a better place now with no pain. He made everything better for anyone, and his favourite time was when everyone was over and we were all laughing together, it’s sad to know I won’t see him for a while, but he knows we miss him and we know that he misses us. So Love you nonno, see you again some day❤️
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Danielle Ayotte Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of Giancarlo’s passing, and to commemorate I would like to share my memory of a man who was always so kind and loving. Thoughtful, brave and fun-loving; I can remember as a kid when I would visit with his grandchildren, how Giancarlo’s face would light up at the sight of them. He was a proud grandfather who cherished his family beyond words, and was loved deeply in return. I am sure he is somewhere now, smiling down at all of them still.
Sincerely, Danielle
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loretta chelini Today marks one year that you left us, the pain in our hearts is unbearable…We honour your life dad, you fought the good fight!!!
Such a void in our lives words cant express the feelings of the heart
We cry, but deep down we smile because we know one day we will see you again
Love you so much dad, love Loretta your daughter…
March 18th , 2018
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Gunnar Stephenson So sorry to hear about the passing of Giancarlo. My condolences to everyone in the Family.
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katia cope still thinking of you giancarlo our uncle we cherish the beautiful memories always till we all meet again katia john jeremy pat ian
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Fred Lerch Dear Loretta and Family,
I am saddened by the news of the passing of Giancarlo and would like express my deepest sympathy and sincere condolence for your loss.
Giancarlo, was one of our group working out for years at the gym religiously several times a week. Of course, sometimes we did more talking than working out. Giancarlo, an immigrant from Italy & me, an immigrant from Austria having been to Italy many times and playing soccer gave us lots to talk & argue about. It was fun, but it was also wonderful to hear him talk about his family which loved very much and to hear how proud he was of his daughters.
He was a wonderful friend and I will miss him. All my love and best wishes to you and your family. Sincerely, Fred
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SONINLAW#2 All my love now and forever ya beauty! Miss you tons! Rest well and easy Mio! The world is a better because of you! Viva Italia!!!
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Lisa Smith To Loredana. Loretta, Denise, Debbie
I will always remember Mr.Chelini coming into the store with a great big smile and so proud of Loretta, Mr. Chelini is proud of all his girls and a real gentleman. Your beautiful memory is Mr. Chelini was with the ones he loved. I am sending you my thoughts and love.
Lisa Smith
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Trina Dingman(Klingspohn) Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. I have so many wonderful childhood memories with your family and Giancarlo was always so kind, and always smiling. Praying for comfort and strength for your lovely family.
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Dana Gudbrand Hello Laurie
I am sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I still think of you as one of my many mum’s (smile). I had a great time working with you and all the ladies that made UVIC my second home. We have to cherish the time we get with our good friends and family. We never know how long we have with them. I’m just disappointed I could never convince you to put sugar in your whip cream! Your yummy cinnamon buns are sorely missed!
All my love and best wishes to you and your family.
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Deanna Simpson Dear Loretta and Family:
It was a privilege to meet Giancarlo at Loretta’s wedding shower. Over the years, Loretta mentioned his devotion to family, events he enjoyed, always appreciated, honored, and spoke highly of her Dad.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, our prayers are with you always. Sending our love and comfort from my family.
Sincerely, Deanna Simpson
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katia cope Giancarlo our uncle may you rest in peace
you will be deeply missed I can still remember when you would drive us katia pat loretta denise around in your blue car its the memories we will cherish love katia and pat
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Jesse Sauve Giancarlo was always a very good man to me. I had some of the best times of my life while he was present. Rest in peace to an awesome father and grandfather. See ya on the other side friend.
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Keith and Carole Simpson Dear Loretta and family: Giancarlo Chelini – what a wonderful name and after reading the previous tributes, what a wonderful, loving family man. Our sincere condolences go out to your entire family. I only know of your father, Loretta, from Deanna, but I see he was a very caring man who leaves his family with many happy memories.
A loving wife, married 59 years, children and grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, I only hope the sympathy and caring of your many friends and family will be of some comfort during this sorrowful time.
Carole and Keith Simpson
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Concetta Peluso Dear Loretta and Chelini family: When I think of Giancarlo, I immediately think of welcoming smiles and a gentle spirit – he always had a kind word. We had good times at the bowling events — great dinners, dances, picnics and banquets – I will always have these memories. Hope that all your loving memories will bring you peace and comfort. He will be sadly missed.
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Angelina and Robert Loglisci Loretta and family: So very sorry for your loss. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Our parents will always be in our hearts and forever loved for the sacrifices they made for us (their children), to leave their home and families for a better life here in Canada. We are so blessed to have been brought up in loving, caring families full of traditions and unconditional love. May your sweet dad rest in peace.
Love from the Scigliano and Loglisci Families.
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Sheila Deo. Sheila Deo
April 8th. 2017.Our Sincerest Sympathy for you
and your family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May your treasured memories give you
peace and comfort..
May he Rest In Peace.Love Melissa, Deenise, Sheila and Baldath.
❤
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Natasha McNally To you and your family Loretta.
Our deepest sympathy and condolence for your loss. You have always spoken so highly of your father. We can only imagine how difficult this time is for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending loving thoughts.
Sincerely, Natasha, Shirley, Vangie and Gevhahn.
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Mark and Jane Crofton Dear Loretta
We were so very sorry to hear from Laura about the death of your father. A very sad time for you and all your family. We are thinking of you and will say a prayer at church on Sunday.
Love
Jane and Mark
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Amanda Gardner I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a family member isn’t easy, whether it’s a cousin, father, mother, or sibling. I wish I could say or do something to take all the pain away, but I know I can’t. But what I do know is that he loved you and your family very much and looking down on you saying, “God, I raised a beautiful daughter, and lucky to have such a supporting and amazing family.” He’ll be watching over you all everyday and I think it’s such a gift to have someone as special as him to talk to, have a shoulder to cry on or even if it’s just a hug. He touched all of your hearts in many ways and will be in your memories forever, through photo albums, home videos, and in your hearts and souls. He was a wonderful friend, father and husband, and will be greatly missed. Hang in there, and be there for each other.
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Laura Crofton Loretta, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. and may the soul of your father be at peace.
I am just so sad by the news of your loss and I can’t imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I want you to know that I am just a phone call away.
Words cannot honestly describe what I am feeling..
I give my condolences to you and your entire family.
Love Laura, Amanda and Jack
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Mara Robb (Asquini) Our family is so sorry for your loss… wonderful memories at the Italian hall through the years … kind , gentle man loved by many … our thoughts are with you during this difficult time … Maria Asquini and family
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Lynne Politano Bowles Loretta, your dad always brought a smile to my face when I would see him at the gym. A lovely man who always had a kind word. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
With love, Lynne Politano Bowles
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Kathy Sugrue Giancarlo’s kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will never be forgotten.
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Psalm 94:19Peace, Prayers and Blessings
Kathy & Brian Sugrue
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Eva Chelini March 31, 2017
Although no words can really help to ease the loss of Giancarlo, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers.
We send you all our love,
Franco, Mara, Eva, Simone and Samuele Chelini
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Liz & ChloeAnderson Loretta and Family,
So sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. He fought a hard battle and had such love and support from your Mom, family and friends. He will be missed but has left wonderful memories for comfort.
With much love….Liz & Chloe
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Ugo Carbone I am so sorry for your lost . I loved working together with Giancarlo he was the best pursen and good freand all ways happy and smiling . Big hugs to all of you for the Carbone family ❤️
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Monica Tapping Loretta and. Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss .
My deepest condolences to and your family .
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this
Very difficult time .
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Barbera Pearson To: Loredana, Loretta, Denise, Debbie and Family:
We send our deepest sympathies and condolences for your family’s loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We can only hope that he is sitting up in heaven with his many friends (my dad included “Dante”) enjoying a good glass of wine and looking down on all of you and smiling.
Sending our love,
Barbera & Christopher Pearson
Rosa Fanucchi
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John Cope Have not met a nicer man, a true gentle man.It was an honour to help carry him to his resting place, such a beautiful funeral, you cared for him right to the end. Giancarlo Will be deeply missed.
Scincerly John, Katia and Jeremy
Seven years today, but the pain is still the same for me, not any less
Wish you were here, all the changes, life has not and will never be the same without you here, you were the Cement!!!! that glued us together !!!!
Love you so much dad! Until we meet again one day
your Daughter Loretta