Obituary for Jose Tavares
TAVARES, Jose - Passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Woodstock Hospital, Jose Vitorino Tavares at the age of 86.
Devoted loving husband of Maria Natividad Tavares. Reunited with his devoted first wife Maria Lourdes Tavares (2010). Dear father of Debbie DeAlmeida (George) of Massachusetts and Darlene Hepburn (Derek) of Vancouver. Loving grandfather of Serina DeAlmeida, Catarina DeAlmeida and Alicia Hepburn. He was very close to his godson Joe Tavares of Woodstock. Survived by his sister Berta da Costa (Manuel) of Sao Miguel, Azores, sisters-in-law Elza Tavares of Woodstock and Eduarda Vasconcelos, brothers-in-law Fernando Costa and Daniel Medeiros whom all reside in Massachusetts. Fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Jose and Maria Tavares and his brother Agostinho Tavares.
Jose was a loving father and husband who was a very devout Catholic and prayed the Rosary everyday of his life. He would “take the shirt off his back” to help others. He was an avid gardener and raised award winning pigeons. He loved his family, especially his 3 grandchildren and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He loved going for coffee to “hang out” with his friends and he had the best laugh. He worked in construction in London and Woodstock. He retired from Roberts Roofing where he was a foreman. He was a very hard working, caring man that loved to visit Portugal with his wife in his last years of life.
Friends will be received at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. N, Woodstock on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. (Everyone MUST register to attend the visitation and funeral Mass as space is limited. To register please do so on the website www.smithleroy.com, or call 519-537-3611 during business hours, you must remain in your vehicle until your scheduled time). A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Parish, 1420 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11 am. A spring burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com
Devoted loving husband of Maria Natividad Tavares. Reunited with his devoted first wife Maria Lourdes Tavares (2010). Dear father of Debbie DeAlmeida (George) of Massachusetts and Darlene Hepburn (Derek) of Vancouver. Loving grandfather of Serina DeAlmeida, Catarina DeAlmeida and Alicia Hepburn. He was very close to his godson Joe Tavares of Woodstock. Survived by his sister Berta da Costa (Manuel) of Sao Miguel, Azores, sisters-in-law Elza Tavares of Woodstock and Eduarda Vasconcelos, brothers-in-law Fernando Costa and Daniel Medeiros whom all reside in Massachusetts. Fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Jose and Maria Tavares and his brother Agostinho Tavares.
Jose was a loving father and husband who was a very devout Catholic and prayed the Rosary everyday of his life. He would “take the shirt off his back” to help others. He was an avid gardener and raised award winning pigeons. He loved his family, especially his 3 grandchildren and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He loved going for coffee to “hang out” with his friends and he had the best laugh. He worked in construction in London and Woodstock. He retired from Roberts Roofing where he was a foreman. He was a very hard working, caring man that loved to visit Portugal with his wife in his last years of life.
Friends will be received at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. N, Woodstock on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. (Everyone MUST register to attend the visitation and funeral Mass as space is limited. To register please do so on the website www.smithleroy.com, or call 519-537-3611 during business hours, you must remain in your vehicle until your scheduled time). A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Parish, 1420 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11 am. A spring burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com