It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cecile Mascarin announce her passing on the evening of Friday November 11th, 2016; surrounded by her family. Cecile was born on October 8, 1925 in Fort William, Ontario.
She was the eldest of three sisters; an incredibly close knit trio. She worked various jobs which included a riveter at Canada Car and Chapples Department Store until she met the love of her life Silvio Mascarin. They married on May 12, 1956, starting their incredible journey of 53 years together. Shortly after, they started a loving family with four beautiful children. Cecile was the driving force who encouraged and supported Silvio in starting his own business in 1961.
Cecile was a proud homemaker that continually cooked and baked for her family, the kitchen was always open to all.
Mom’s greatest passion was her family, her life revolved around her children and ultimately her grand children and great grand children.
She taught her children and grandchildren the value of family and how important it was to be together, gathering at her dream home on Arthur Street or her camp at Cloud Lake every Sunday creating fond memories.
Cecile is survived by her four children, Cathi McIlwain (Murray), Bert (Pauline), Lida, Gino (Jennifer). Her grandchildren, Dan (Meagan), Tom (Sam), Ted & Stefani McIlwain. Billy (Jennie) Boquist, Andrea (Nolan) Raynak, Devan & Dylan Mascarin, and Holden & Shaye Mascarin. Her great grandchildren, Jack, Ella, Kate & Isabel McIlwain. Her sister Hanya Mandryk and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving husband Silvio, parents Martin & Catherine Wowchuk, and her sister Pauline Halabecki.
A celebration of Cecile’s life will be held on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Cathedral celebrated by Reverend Monsignor P.M. Stilla V.G. Visitation at 10:15 AM prior to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers if friends so desire, donations can be made in Cecile’s memory to the Linda Buchan Centre or a Charity of Your Choice.
“Death leaves a heartache no one call heal, love leaves a memory no can steal”
Cecile Mascarin will be remembered in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 11, 2017.
