SOUSA, Jorge De Medeiros - 73, of Concord, Ontario, passed away on November 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born to parents, Jorge De Sousa Morgado and Maria Dos Santos Medeiros, on May 27, 1947 in Lomba Da Maia, São Miguel, Açores.
After completing the 4th grade, Jorge started his first job. Jorge took pride in his dedication to his work and family, starting at the young age of 12, he was charged with the task of carrying drinking water to women picking tea leaves in the hot sun and in his teenage years, started to help care for the family dairy cattle and agriculture when his father fell ill due to complications related to diabetes.
After marrying Maria Ines, the love of his life, in 1972, he moved to Canada to build a better life for himself and his bride. His father passed away the following year, but with his death, came new life as Jorge's wife gave birth to their first-born son on the date of his father's passing.
In Canada, Jorge quickly dedicated himself to the construction industry and spent much of his career working in heavy construction building highway bridges as a carpenter, retiring at the age of 62.
Jorge is survived by his wife Maria, son Fernando, daughter Eduarda, sons Jorge and Frank, their spouses, as well as 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, José Luis De Medeiros Sousa.
He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched.
Arrangements with DeMarco Funeral Home, Toronto . The service will take place at St. Joseph The Worker, 191 Wade Gate, Concord on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 12:00pm.
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