Paguandas, Cynthia Mary
Passed away peacefully at home in Brampton, Ontario on Thursday March 5, 2015. Daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Elias. Beloved wife to Rudy Narine Paguandas for the last 55 years. Devoted mother to her only child Nicole. Loyal sister to Norma (predeceased), Lucien (predeceased), Esme (predeceased), Modestine (predeceased) and Annie.
Strong “maternal” figure to her several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Hearn (Betty), Clem, Franklyn (Leela), Winston (Hazra), Alick [predeceased] (Sharm), Joe, Pearl (Fritz-predeceased), Enid (Sookdeo), Sydney, Jean (Eddy-predeceased), Elmo and Joyce (both predeceased), Ray (Merle), Stephen (Esther), Julian (Jemma) and June (Dave).
Fun loving and feisty Aunty to numerous nieces and nephews both in Trinidad, the United States and Canada including: Denise, Desmond, Stephen, Sherry, Sean, Linda, Elton,Jeffrey, Marilyn, Wayne, Sandra and Cliff.
Cynthia lived for the simple things in life. She fell for the love of her life Rudy in Trinidad and Tobago and shared their early years of marriage there. In 1970, they immigrated to Canada and lived out the remaining decades of their union there. Her great passions were her Rudy, her baby girl, her faith, watching sports games, debating about politics and current events. Cynthia Mary was known for her gentle and welcoming demeanor, story telling ability and her comeback lines during bantering sessions with anyone who engaged her.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday March 10, 2015 at 10:30am
Location:
Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church
867 College Street
College Street between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 1A1
(416) 534-1145
There is limited parking in the Church lot. Street parking is available in the area for $1.50 per hour. There is also some side street parking available at no cost.
The funeral Mass will be followed by a reception in the basement of the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church during the Funeral Mass to honour Cynthia Mary’s love for her God and her faith over the last 82 years of her life.
If you are unable to attend the Mass but would like to make a donation, please contact her daughter Nicole at (416) 230-2686 or [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.
Nicloe my prayers and with you and your dad.I just want to say RIP an
Nicole and Rudy,
Please accept my condolences. You have lost someone very special. Cynthia was a pleasant, cheerful, jovial soul. Cherish the memories of the life you shared together. I can see her eternally smiling face and hear her voice relating a story or poking fun. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Theresa
Sorry to hear of Auntie Cynty’s passing. May she rest in peace and in God’s love. I know is happy to be together again with Granny (Modestine) and her other sisters. Praying for God’s comfort during this time. Love you..
Tricia – Virginia, USA (Linda’s daughter)
Sorry to hear of Auntie Cynty’s passing. May she rest in peace and in God’s love. I know she is happy in heaven with Granny (Maude) and her other siblings. Love you..
To Nicole Our Mothers O magical, word may it never die from the lips that love to speak it, Nor melt away from the trusting hearts that even would break to keep it. Was there ever a name that lived like her’s! Will there ever be another? The angels have reared in heaven a shrine to the holy name of Mother. I know you will miss her as I miss mine but the love never dies we both will always remember our Mother God Bless you and comfort you.
To the Paguandas family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Our prayers and love to you and your dad, I know the pain for the loss you are experiencing right now having lost Uncle Ken. She will be missed by all of us, she made us all laugh by the way she talked . May she rest in peace now as she talks and walks with the angels, we will all meet again when we all see Jesus. RIP Cynthia Mary.
Nicole may fond memories of your mother and Rudy may fond memories of your wife bring you both comfort during this hard time in your life.
Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
From Your Denise:you have shared all the milestones of my life always with unconditional love,your wit and humor will always be in our hearts. I will miss you but I know you are at peace with the angels and probably enjoying the reunion with all who were waiting to welcome you..
RIP .
May memories of Auntie Cynthia’s beautiful personality and jovial heart always give comfort and inspiration to live life well in honor of her. Her smart but gentle mouth always made me smile and laugh and will continue to. Condolences to Uncle Rudy and you from my family and I.
I remember Auntie Cynthia’s ability to keep a liveley atmosphere as well as her sense of humor yet strong demeanor. She will be missed but the Lord has a plan for his angels and has reunited her with her sisters and brother already in the grace of heaven. We will pray for the strength of the family Nicole and Rudy during their time of healing.
Blessings
Sean and family.
May memories of Auntie Cynthia’s beautiful personality and jovial heart always give comfort and inspiration to live life well in honor of her. Her smart but gentle mouth always made me smile and laugh and will continue to. Condolences to Uncle Rudy and Nicole from my family and I.
I have been blessed to have had you in.my life you have shared in all of my milestones beginning with my earliest memory as your flower girl how exited I was to wear that pink frilly dress. You filled in for mom at my own wedding ..and then you were always present to welcome the arrival of my children thrilled to be a great aunt. Rest in peace ..the love you gave will sustain us in the days to come because if was unconditional .love you always.
my condolences to Rudy, Nicole and the rest of the family Love Linda.
My prayers and love to all the family I know the pain for the loss you are experiencing right now having lost my own mother less than 30 days ago . Aunt Cynty will be missed by all of us , she made me laugh by the way she talked . May she rest in peace now and talk and walk with the angels, just know we will all meet again when we all see Jesus. RIP Aunty Cynty.