Obituary of Terezinha ‘Teresa’ Maria Demelo DaPonte

On Thursday, July 30, 2020, Teresa DaPonte (born May 15, 1950), affectionately known by friends and family as “Momma T” and as “Vavo Girl” to her loving grandchildren, passed away at home, with her loved ones by her side. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Urbano DaPonte; her children: John, Nevin (Amber), Urban, and Andie (Emily); her grandchildren: Ethan, Olivia, Oliver, Kaiden, and Willa; and the many family, friends and loved ones whose lives she touched and brightened with her love and presence. Her children and grandchildren were her absolute pride and joy. She loved them to infinity and beyond. Teresa is now reunited with her fellow lady bugs in heaven, including her mother Honorinda, father Manuel, granddaughter Maddi, goddaughter Brandie, and her canine pals Maggie, Mia and Stella. Teresa faced the world with positivity, eternal optimism, compassion, love and acceptance. She loved and protected her family and loved ones fiercely. She believed in facing life with fearlessness and living to the fullest. She embraced different cultures and world experiences; she loved her fellow humans, no matter their background or journey. She saw beauty and worth in everyone. She never stopped telling her family how much she loved them, even in her last days. May we all live life full of love, like Teresa did. If you knew Teresa and are reading this, you can be certain that she loved you, misses you, and looks forward to seeing you one day. Until we meet again. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery & Holy Family Chapel Mausoleum. Registration is required to attend the visitation and service. To Register for the visitation, please click here: Westview Funeral Chapel's registration page for Teresa DaPonte's Visitation. To register for Teresa DaPonte’s funeral service, please click here: Westview Funeral Chapel's registration page for Teresa DaPonte's Funeral Service Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, https://thebao.ca/registrars-directive-changes-to-funeral-and-visitation-attendance/ attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols are in place which may preclude some from being able to attend and masks are mandatory. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Teresa are asked to consider the Children’s Health Foundation or the London Regional Cancer Program. A celebration of Teresa’s wonderful life will be arranged at a future date when all family and friends can safely congregate.