Obituary of Francesca Patriquin

Patriquin Francesca (Franca / Chi-chi) (nee: Congiu) It is with great saddnes that the family announce the sudden passing, after a brief illness, of Franca on Thursday, March10th, 2011, at 47 years of age. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Derek, the devoted mom of Jaden and Ben. Cherished daughter of Nicoletta and the late Salvatore (1981) Congiu. Loving sister of Cosimo, Nick, Mary and Leo Magarian, Guy and Tom Barratt. Daughter in law of the late Bill Patriquin, Shirley and Fred McDonald, sister in law of Linda and Fred Townsend, Diane and Dean Taylor, Sheila and Doug Littlewood, Dave and Michelle Patriquin, John and Wendy Patriquin. Franca will be forever remembered by her many loving nieces, nephews family and friends. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel on Monday at 11 am. Burial to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a trust fund for Franca's sons would be appreciated by the family. Donations for the Trust Fund for Jaden and Ben may be made by calling the funeral home 905-937-4444 or by Meridian Credit Union 905-934-9561and in the name of "Derek Patriquin Trust Fund for Jaden & Ben." Direct on-line donations not available.