It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Alma Mae Bortolotto (nee Famely), in her 88th year, on September 7th, 2025. Beloved wife of 65 years to Bruno Bortolotto. Loving mom to Mark (Teresa) and Isabel, the mother of Mark's children. Cherished grandmother to Luc and Kayla. Predeceased by her parents Wearn and Alice Famely and her in-laws, Alessandro and Maria Bortolotto. Sister to five siblings, Ruby and Bill, the late Mary and Joe, the late Jack and Flo, Shirley and Karl, and Patricia. Sister-in-law to the late Norma and Guido, Emma and the late Peter, Bruna and the late Gino. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Alma was a beacon of strength and an inspiration to all. She was known as the longest breast cancer survivor at Juravinski Cancer Centre. She had an infectious personality, leaving smiles on whoever was privileged to know her. We will sadly miss and never forget her witty and inviting nature and her incredible memory, with the ability to recollect any number of special moments in the lives of everybody she knew.
Many thanks to the Palliative Care 3 West Team and volunteers at St. Peter's Hospital, for their incredible compassion and care. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the Juravinski Cancer Centre for their amazing care of Alma for 35 years.
Visitation will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home on 1010 Botanical Dr, Burlington, ON L7T 1V1, on Friday, September 12th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Chapel Service will be held in the Bay Gardens Funeral Home, Burlington, on Saturday, September 13th at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Bayview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Peter's Hospital in Alma's memory are appreciated by the family.
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Burlington - Bay Gardens Cremation, Memorial & Funeral Home
1010 Botanical Drive, Burlington, ON, CANADA, L7T 1V1
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Friday, 12 Sep 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, 12 Sep 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Burlington - Bay Gardens Cremation, Memorial & Funeral Home
1010 Botanical Drive, Burlington, ON, CANADA, L7T 1V1
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