Fernando Fernandes, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Wallaceburg hospital on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 66.
Fernando was the son of the late Antonio & Joaquina (DeSousa) Fernandes. Beloved husband of Mary Jo (DaSilva). Cherished father of Philip (Amanda) and Jason (Pamela) and grandfather of Gabriel, Nathaniel, Clara and Brandon. Dear brother of Irene Machado, Ondina De Sá, Conceicao DasNeves, Jose Fernandes, Ester Hoekstra, Fernanda Machado, Noemia Torres and the late Manuel Fernandes and Maria dos Anjos.
Fernando spent his working years at Eatons and WPP but his true passions were the Toronto Maple Leafs, his family and the outdoors. You would often find Fernando in his garden tending to his flowers and vegetables. He had an avid green thumb and was a rescue shelter for failing orchids. His love of fishing and hunting was highlighted each year with his annual hunting (aka moose camping) trip. He was also an accomplished handy man at F n’ B Construction working on weekend projects that included houses, garages, decks, fences, you name it! ‘right boss?’
The family will receive relatives and friends at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Friday with parish prayers at 3:30 PM. The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Saturday, March 23 at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery.
If desired, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home 519.627.3231. Online tributes may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca
