Very sorry to hear about Dolores, our deepest condolences to the entire DAndrea family.
D’ANDREA, Dolores (née Costello) –It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, Dolores D’Andrea (née Costello), on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Dolores is predeceased by her devoted husband Domenic and her son Michael Victor, her daughter Beverley Marie and her sister Arlene Benedetti. Dolores was a faithful member of Holy Name Parish. She was a 60 year member of the Catholic Women’s League, and a member of St-Anthony’s Guild, the Grey Nun’s association, The Italo Canadian Club, the TOPS organization, the Encore Club, the Red Hats and always celebrated St-Patrick’s day as a proud Irish Canadian. Dolores liked to be out and about with family and friends, spreading kindness and good cheer. She loved spending time at the Jordan Lake Cabin.Dolores was employed by Northern Telephone Company and the Temiskaming Health Unit. She’s also well known for her singing both Karaoke and in Cabaret.She is survived by her daughter Carol Ann and her partner Gary, grandsons Matthew, Michael; her son Robert and his wife Barb; her son Larry and his wife Michelle, grandchildren Justin, Jamie and her husband Jordan, Addilyn; her son-in-law Randy Fox, grandchildren Rylee, Gracie, Finley, Mackenzie and his wife Jasmine, Dylan, Mason and her grandson Spencer; her daughter Frances, grandchildren Nickolas, Alexis; her daughter Marilyn and her husband Hank Appleman, grandchildren Erin, Erika, Emily, Matthew, Destinee and Taylor.Dolores will forever be remembered by her cousin Beverley Deson, in-laws Louis Blais, Doreena and Joe Pavan, Ed and Marg D’Andrea. She was pre-deceased by her in-laws Albert and Lena Mendicino and Gina Blais. She also loved her numerous special nieces and nephews.Dolores certainly lived a life full of love and laughter.VISITATION:
FRENCH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
111 Burnside Dr, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3L1
Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.FUNERAL MASS:
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
39 Kirkland Street
Kirkland Lake, ON
Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
Wake will follow at Heritage North, 400 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3M6DONATIONS:
Catholic Woman’s League
c/o Holy Name of Jesus Parish
39 Kirkland Street
Kirkland Lake ON, P2N 2G3Kirkland & District Hospital Foundation
145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake ON P2N 3P4Temiskaming Hospice Palliative Care
145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4Offer Condolence for the family of Dolores D’Andrea (née Costello)
Very sorry to hear about Dolores, our deepest condolences to the entire DAndrea family.
Sincere condolences to the family. We heard Delores singing on the website and marvelled at how well she still sang. What a “trooper”. Virgie and Jeff Scott
Dolores was everyone’s shining light , she taught us all that life really is a Cabaret … ahhh , the memories .. love and laughter . Thinking of all the family at this time . Love , Linda Ross and family
Rob and D’Andrea family, please accept our sympathies. This summer, I delivered a book to Delores and met her for the very first time. She not only invited me into her home but insisted I sit at her kitchen table to look at family photos and chat like long lost friends. What a wonderful lady.
We will miss Delores dearly such a classy lady. Thinking of her and all the family. From Velia Moro, Dina Sabbadin and family.
I would like to over my condolence from me & Michael-Ann.Dolores always had a smile when ever we would see her,i grew up having her at all the Gauthier family parties.Mom & her were very good friends since childhood,she was apart of the family.She will be missed,the world could use more people like Dolores . With love Richard & Michael-Ann
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Your mom always had a smile on her face whenever we would run into her. I loved seeing your family in the parade this past summer. That is a great memory for all of you to cherish. Take comfort in knowing your parents are together again and both will always be remembered.
My deepest sympathy goes to all the D,Andrea family we will miss her at the Kabaret and at the white eagle and the encore club .She was a great singer I sure love to her sing .She was a very special lady .I am so happy I got to know her all the years I been in Kirkland lake .I will miss you my sweet and loving lady Dolores . Rip Love Sherry Pothier
Thinking of the family and the community during this time of sadness
So sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman with a great spirit she will be greatly missed
Her heart was so big! Such funny memories of singing karaoke at the White Eagle~ I will remember her always- she was LOVE personified! Love of family, Love of songs, Love of laughter, Love of life! May you (her beloved children and grandchildren) live as her emissaries and continue to exude her love into the world! xoxoxo
Deepest condolences to the entire DAndrea family! Oh the childhood memories of your parents at the K of C Christmas parties! What a fabulous family and your Mom was undoubtedly the glue that cemented it together. What a legacy and what a shining example of a life well lived. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail and I send our sincerest condolences to the entire D”Andrea family. Dolores was a very special lady to many people. She was a dear friend to our family and her and Domenic spent a lot of fun times with my mom and dad, and for that we say thanks. She was an unique KL’er and will be dearly missed. Rest in peace my friend. God’s speed to you. Your cup of tea with the gals awaits you!
Very sorry to hear about Dolores, my deepest condolences to the entire D’Andrea family.
My deepest condolences to the family, my family. Auntie Dolores was an amazing person full of love, kindness, laughter and song. She lit up every room she walked in and Im sure shes now lighting up her big welcome party in heaven with the many others in our family who are up there.
Our condolences to the family. She was a great woman. She will be miss by everyone that knew her.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dolores .She was a wonderful lady whose loss will be felt by the whole community of KL. The north is now a much sadder place . Our condolences to her family and many friends.
My sincere condolences to the entire D’Andrea families. The memories of such a wonderful woman, caring mother, grand and great grandmother and extended families and friends will last forever in the hearts and minds of anyone who knew her. Dolores will be missed by many. May she now Rest in Peace.
One of the nicest persons i ever met and had the privilege of growing up with the family. We were neighbours for years on station road and also at Jordan lake. What a sweet soul she was. She always had a heart of gold. To the rest of the family , I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace MRS. Dandrea. I’ve never forgot you and never will. Gilles and Sandra Lauzon
My Sincere Deepest Sympathy to the D’andrea Family! May Dolores RIP! Don Regan
To Carol Ann & all your wonderful family………Your mother has completed her life’s journey and oh what a ride it was. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness and caring. A truly special lady who will be dearly missed. Our heartfelt sympathy. Vicki & Angelo Colontino
Much love to the D’Andrea family from my Mom Linda and I. Delores was a dear friend and a delightful human being. We will celebrate her and many happy fun memories of her.
Words are never ENOUGH!!
The O’Connor family was so blessed to have Delores a part of their lives. She was an amazing and talented person that brought happiness and smiles to everyone through her music and loving soul. Rest in peace Delores. Heaven is blessed to have you join their choir. You will be dearly missed by all.
Such a great lady! Paul and I always enjoyed chatting with her when she would visit our neighbours-The McNamaras. She was a character for sure and always so happy. The DAndrea float in the KL 100th parade with her proudly in it was wonderful. Kirkland Lake has lost another great one! The DAndrea family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Great families start with great parents. How blessed this family was. KL’s loss is Heavens gain. Thinking of you all… george & wendy sadoquis
I’m so happy to say I knew her well….my first memory of this very special lady was walking into her house and immediately feeling at home and like I’d always been going there…she was the kindest most loving soul I’d ever met. She was just like a second mom ….that’s the highest praise and most close comparison I can come up with. Once you met her you never forgot her…and she never forgot you. I have so many special memories of her that I will hold on to now in me book of treasured memories..I’m heartbroken that she’s gone but so happy that I was able to spend time with this unforetable, talented, fun loving, joyous, caring woman. God speed my precious angel. Dolores you will never be forgotten.
I will treasure all the memories I had growing up and visiting Kirkland Lake. Aunty Dolores and all the D Andrea family sure know how to have a good time. She has lived a very full life. How can you not having 7 children and numerous nieces and nephews. Setting up the family photo picture with us lining up by age. I remember her always smiling and singing. You were greatly loved and will be missed by many. Another angel has joined heaven. Love you.
I grew up with the DAndrea Family, Mrs. DAndrea was always welcoming, always smiling and joking. So outgoing and vivacious! I remember watching her sing on KFL, and remember the amazing talking ice sculptures outside the house. Lucky enough to be neighbours at the lake too. I always made sure I would go visit every time I returned to KL, and Mrs DAndrea always would remember me and my family, asking about everybody by name. What a treasure she was!!! My condolences to the family
Dolores what can I say “YOU” were quite a “LADY” and my “FRIEND”. I am speechless but I know you are UP there on the other side and we shall MEET again. We had so many long conversations that we talked about and you knew my wonderful loving PARENTS who I miss very much. I am looking up at the sun at present and I see you smiling back. I will miss you so much! RIP My sincere “Deepest Deepest Deepest Sympathy” to You Robert and the Rest of the D’Andrea Family. Sincerely; Michelle St. Georges
There is so much I could say about this amazing woman, Domenic and family. It’s all been said and more. My thought as I heard of Dolores’ passing…….another wonderful large piece of KL granite gone from our underpinnings. They don’t seem to make them any more. The wonderful fabric of Kirkland Lake. I am sorry for your loss and I delight in the pleasure of having her amongst us. Lynn Murray Elliott. don’t make them like Dolores and Domenic and so many others who wove the fabric of this town.
My deepest condolences to Dolores’s family. The highlight of KL’s 100th anniversary for me was stopping by Dolores’s house on behalf of my beloved Aunt Shirley Lefebvre who was unable to attend. That Dolores knew who I was and spoke so lovingly about my aunt, her dear friend, still warms my heart. She was definitely the doyenne of Kirkland Lake and her passing has left a huge void. May her family find comfort in knowing how much she was loved and respected.
They say KL is the mile of gold. It’s true.. miles and miles of KL’rs with hearts of gold. That is Delores. I had the pleasure of working with Delore in the world of volunteers. Truly was my honor to be in her company at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Peace and comfort to Delores family.
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To the D’Andrea Family SO sorry for your loss .Dolores was an Amazing , Talented ,Beautiful lady and will truly be missed by everyone who knew her. She will now be performing for an audience of many angels. R.I.P.
To the DAndrea Family, Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Delores. A very bright light has gone out, but now lives on in your hearts and souls. She was a force of happy, that is for sure, and the world just became a little less carefree with her in it. Know that you are in our thoughts…. Janice & Ray Viskovich xo
So many treasured memories she leaves behind, so grateful to have known her and to call her my friend….she leaves behind, a wonderful legacy for life, so many friends and so well loved by all….Condolences to the Family at this very sad and difficult time,.,,LIKE they say: When one becomes a memory , that memory becomes a TREASURE…sing on my Friend.
Carol Ann we are so sorry to hear about your mom, cherish all those memories in your heart. Hugs Brad, Bonnie & the family xoxo
My heart broke when I heard we had lost Delores. Im sure she gently slipped into heaven on a wing and a prayer. Thats just the kind of gal she was. She earned that escort. We all knew it was coming, but it hurts none the less. Delores sure loved her people and boy, did she love to laugh, sing and have fun. A great person to play with. She was a kind and caring person; Ready to help where ever she could. These are the things I will remember most about her. A great example for us all. She weathered her storms with strength and dignity always rising above the water line. I feel lucky just to have known her. Delores was a lot of good things to a lot of people. She will be greatly missed. Know that I am thinking of and praying for a gentle healing processing for you all. Lorraine Forcellini Montague
I only got to meet you in person once but I will never forget that opportunity. We shared stories of being the mangia cakes amongst all those crazy Italians, all the while knowing we were actually the two nuttiest ones in the room. A beautiful, amazingly spirited woman I am so incredibly grateful to have met. Heaven is a brighter place filled with laughter and song now that you are there. You will be missed more than any of us could ever say. Rest well Aunty Dolores. Encore!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have known Dolores for many years. I first met her at Margaret Gauthier home (my cousin) when they were telephone operators and also thru my daughter in law Cindy. Dolores was kind compassionate and always had a smile. May all the good memories you shared keep her close to your heart! Rita and Brian Ringrose
My deepest sympathy to you all. Dolores was one of the first ladies I met when I first arrived in Kirkland Lake, way back when. Always smiling and cheerful. Always asking about the children. She just knew everyone! Those were memorial days. Hard to forget! Them and her!
So very sorry to hear this news, she is singing with the angels now, condolences to the family, rest easy Dolores you will be missed. In our thoughts and prayers. ????????
So sorry to hear the loss of a special Angel ! May she re join Domenic & her family before her and enter gods kingdom , in his loving arms together .
My deepest condolences to you all. Sorry for your loss.
my deepest sympathy goes to all the family we will miss your signing at the white eagle she was a amazing lady now she will be signing with the angels now she is back with dominic RIP delores we will alway remember you we will miss you the town wont be the same without you
Sympathies to the family, she is now with Domenic and her son and daughter. What a great woman she was. RIP Dolores.
What a great loss for her loving family! Deepest Condolences to each on of you. She always had a nice word or a joke when you meet her. Saw her many times at TPR when she was there to see Dominic. Rest in Peace dear Lady! May you sing with your lovely voice accompanied by Dominic at the accordion. My prayers are with you all. ????
Carol Ann, Robert and Family. We are sorry to hear that your mother passed away.Our thoughts and Prayer are with you all during these difficult times. Our sincere condolences. Barb .and Jack
My thought and prayers are with yous ,all at this time of sadness and lose . she a beautiful lady.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers with you all. May she Rest In Peace. John and Lina Maille
Very sorry for your loss. She was a greal lady. My deepest sympathy to you and yours. She will never be forgotten. R.I. P. DELORES
To Dolores love ones: So happy we’ve reconnected the last few tears after our stint with the Irish singers. With both our large family it was always go and stop.You always had a way of making people feel good about themselves.You left us the way you always said CAPTAIN OF MY OWN SHIP.
I had the pleasure of working with Dolores for many years at Timiskaming Health Unit. What a fun loving talented lady she was. I most recently had a visit with her at Kirkland Lake Hospital as she had just arrived back from Sudbury. She was so happy to be back in Kirkland Lake and had her usual happy outlook- we giggled and laughed just like the old days! May the love and friendship of friends and family carry her family through this very difficult time! I can hear her singing now!
Our thoughts are with you, her family. I have memories of being in your home as a child and recently had a phone conversation with you mom that so like her, just made you feel so good.
She was a wonderful lady, I will miss talking to her. Condolences to her family, you were so blessed to have her as long as you did, Im sure all of you have many happy memories to remember her by.
so sorry to hear of Delores passing. what a great lady she was. FLy with the angels Delores.
Our deepest condolences to the family. She was loved by all.
I was so sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families. Arnold and Judy Peters
Our condolences to the family.
A great loss of a great lady! An angel in Heaven now!
Rest in peace Dolores D’Andrea I will missed you so much singing at Kabaret every year and at the white eagles bar