Obituary of Olivia Elizabeth Malo

Olivia Elizabeth Malo 1948-2015 Today we celebrate the life of Olivia Elizabeth Malo, June 14, 1948 – May 28, 2015. After a courageous battle, Olivia passed away peacefully at home in London surrounded by family. Olivia was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and was predeceased by her parents John Leo and Zita Marie Pothier. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Wayne Marcel Malo. Devoted mother of four daughters; Wanda and Dwayne Highton, Tania and Jason Loos, Karen Malo and Holly Malo. She cherished her grandchildren; Jonathan and Jasmine Loos, Ethan and Elise Highton, Maddux and Jaxon. Dear sister of Rosalie Hattie and her nephew Steven Hattie. Predeceased by her brothers Alain and Armand. Olivia celebrated her retirement from the CNIB where she worked as a secretary in Yarmouth, NS and London, Ontario for over 30 years. She grew up in Lower Wedgeport, NS and attended the School for the Blind in Halifax as a teenager. In 1970 she met and married the love of her life, Wayne Malo. They created their family home in Lower Wedgeport, NS and raised their daughters, and in 1986 moved to London, Ontario. Olivia was a very kind and gentle soul, she had a loving and generous heart, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved travelling, gardening, and always cherished moments with family. Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road South, Lambeth, (519) 652-2020 on Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 11 – 1 p.m. where the celebration of Olivia’s life will follow at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment Woodhull Cemetery, Kilworth at a later date. Donations to the CNIB or to the Bolivian Children’s Foundation gratefully acknowledged. On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca " She was an incredible light in this world… a rare, positive soul. We pray for peace. Life is not ended, but changed. We feel loss, yet see the glimmer of Olivia’s life in each of our lives, narratives that would be none the same without her reflection. These narratives extend far beyond just our families. Through her work with CNIB, Olivia provided support and opportunity for the blind and partially sighted, and the children of Niños con Valor, many of whom are living with physical and medical challenges, have had their lives transformed through your family’s support over the years."