It is with profound sadness that Amelia's family announces her passing on Friday, June 9, 2023. Predeceased by her parents Leonardo and Giuseppina (Parabola) Palumbo, and by her loving husband, Mario Palumbo, Amelia is survived by her children John, Josephine, Jacqueline (Shalin) and Deborah (Allain). Amelia will be dearly missed by her grandchild Bianca. She also leaves behind her brother Gianfranco, and sisters, Lidia and Giovanna. She was predeceased by her sisters Lucia and Maria and will be deeply missed by her numerous nieces and nephews.
Amelia was a passionate and dedicated community activist. She served on the boards of a number of not-for-profit organizations, including the Dante Alighieri Society, the Centro Italiano, and the National Congress of Italian Canadians (Ontario Region), specifically as Vice President and secretary to the local chapter for many years. She was recognized for her extensive community service with the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal, the Commemorative medal for the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and the Ottawa Italian Women's Filo - Special Recognition Award for her outstanding service to our Italian Canadian Community.
Amelia's love of life and vibrant personality will be greatly missed. Her strength, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity, especially in the loss of her loving and devoted husband at a young age are an inspiration for all those who have come to know her. But most of all, Amelia will be remembered for being an exceptional mother - loving, dedicated, supportive and relentless in her devotion to her children. She will forever remain unforgettable in our minds and in our hearts.
A private funeral service will be held on June 19, 2023 at the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa. Interment Service to follow in the Chapel of Beechwood Cemetery. Donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
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The Bellefarrs
Il Centro Italiano di Ottawa
On behalf of the committee of "Il Centro Italiano" and mine personal I would like to extend my sincere condolences to all the Palumbo family. A heartfelt thanks for all the work your mom did for Il Centro for many years. May she rest in peace.
Clara Paradiso President
Meagan Enticknap
My condolences to the whole Palumbo family. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Jacqueline, and your grandmother, Bianca. Reading about Amelia, and her support for community activism, I can see both of you reflected in her life and her strength. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Janet Wlodarczyk
My sincere condolences - losing a parent is awful. Please remember the happy times, she sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
Associazione Vicentini di Ottawa
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
On behalf of the committee of the Associazione Vicentini di Ottawa.
Rita Cuccia
Condolences to family. She made a huge contribution to Italian Community in Ottawa. May she Rest In Peace.
Elise Aylen
Dear Jacqueline and family,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. I know how important she was to you. Please accept my sincere condolences and let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.
Hold onto those special memories which will help during this difficult time.
Elise
Grace Disipio
Josephine, my peepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mamma. My thoughts are with you. May she rest in peace.
Christina S.
Cara Josephine,
In questo momento doloroso, porgo le mie più sentite condoglianze a te e alla tua famiglia. Siete nei miei pensieri.
Di Maya Angelou: Una grande anima non muore mai. Ci riporta insieme ancora ed ancora.
Il ricordo di una vita ben spesa è eterno. Possano i bei ricordi darvi pace e consolazione.
Sincere condoglianze,
Christina
Colette Morin-Wade
Josephine and family,
My sincere condolences to you and the family. The loss of a mother leaves a great void but hold on to the memories to carry you through this difficult time. She will always be with you.
Dearest Sis and family:
Our deepest condolences to you, your sisters, and Bianca on the loss of your mother and B’s grandmother. We are thinking of you and sending love. It was a privilege to have met her and I am always grateful for how kind she was to my brother over the years.
Much love,
Liz, Tamara (Boyd), Jona and Maddy