Grazia Maria NAPOLEONE

NAPOLEONE, GRACE Grazia Maria

To my beloved Mum. How do we say goodbye to you Mum? You have been the centre of our universe for all our lives. Together we shared many joys, but none surpassing the birth of your grandchildren and great grandchildren, who you adored and who adored you. You were the most courageous, outspoken, adamant, generous and loving Mum. The way you endured so much with your illness to be with family and friends is an inspiration to us all. You were the happiest surrounded by your family always making an effort to be included in every celebration. You were a woman before your time, working incredibly hard to provide for your family, creating opportunities for our future. We were blessed to have you as our Mum and forever grateful for all that you have done for us. Thank you, Mum (Nanna), for a life time of beautiful memories, we will forever treasure them and hold them close to our hearts. Farewell my dear Mum, I love you, rest in peace with Dad and Joe in your heavenly home. Your daughter Josie,  Son-in-law John, Christopher, Connie, Raphael, Marco, Jason, Charles and Isobel Our lives have been devastated with the passing of Grace, my mother-in-law and Nonna to Joseph, Andre and Max. You left us so suddenly, the only comfort is knowing your suffering is over. We will reminisce on your love for food, for telling stories, jokes,  playing Italian cards, your regular visits to the casino. We will miss your evening phone calls checking what’s new in our lives. I know you’ll be keeping an eye on us from heaven, finally reunited with Mick and our beautiful Joe. Your family gave you so much joy and we will continue to honour you with stories and memories when we get together. Cherished forever. Loved today and always, Daughter-in-law Kaylene, Joseph, Perri, Andre, Lauren, Max and Domenica. Our hearts are broken. Our beautiful mother and grandmother (Nonna). You left us with so many memories and so very suddenly. We know how much you suffered and endured in recent years. We will always remember the love, the lasagne, the phone calls and the recent face-time calls right on dinner time. You showed us the strength and sheer resilience to live for your family. Your recent years were very hard with many hospital visits. May you now rest in peace, you are forever in our hearts. We remember your cheeky grin, your quick wit and sense of humour. You touched so many people in different ways. Our love forever, your son Michael, daughter-in-law Penny and grandkids Jack and Grace.