DECEMBER 28, 1940 – JULY 22, 2021
Ines Bairos Chaves passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22 at the age of 80.
Loving wife of the late Jose Chaves and beloved mother of John (Rosemary), Grace (David) and Albert (Alicia). Devoted grandmother to Roman, Maria, Alexandra, Jack, Ella and Olivia. One of 11 children, Ines is survived by her siblings Francisco of Faial, Agostinho (Eulalia) of Winnipeg, Father Joao de Chaves Bairos of Lisbon, Teresinha of Cambridge, Ernesto (Armenia) of Mississauga, and sisters-in-law Adelina Bairos, Salete Bairos. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Jose and Maria de Jesus Bairos, brothers Antonio, Jose and Angelo and her sister Maria, sister-in-law Florinda and brothers-in-law Jose and Antonio.
Ines had a kind heart and was loved by many for her gentle, caring nature. She loved daily talks with friends and siblings and lived for the love of her family. Her children and grandchildren were the great joys of her life. We will all miss Ines but take comfort in knowing that she will be with Jose and in our hearts forever.
Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street (519) 621-1650 from 3 - 7 p.m. with parish prayers being recited at 4:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place the following day, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at St. Ambrose Church, 210 South Street, Cambridge at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Parklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.