Mariassunta "Assunta" Botta, 91, of Moncton, passed away on Monday January 13, 2020 at The Moncton Hospital. Born on August 16, 1928 in Casagreca, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Filippo and Irene (DiBartolomeo) Mazzetta.

Assunta and her family moved to Canada in 1969 and she worked as a seamstress up until recently. Her passions were gardening and making sure everyone was always content, fed, and happy. Family gatherings were her specialty and she was the best at it.

She is survived by three children: Anna Russell (Paul), Beniamino "Ben" and Giuseppe "Joe" (Karen), all of Moncton; six grandchildren: Cristina, Marco, Taisha, Tiana, Erica, and Adam; four great-grandchildren: Aminah, Charlie, Frank, and Cole; two sisters: Francesca Profeta (late Alderino) of Moncton and Angelina DiDomenicantonio (late Constantino) of Italy; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Settimio (2001); and two sisters: Pasquina and Quintina.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude towards her caregiver, Victorine, the staff of Extra-Mural, the nurses at The Moncton Hospital and her doctor, Dr. Mallet, for the wonderful care they provided to Assunta.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm and Thursday from 10 am until time of departure. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi Roman Catholic Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton on Thursday January 16 at 11 am. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe.

In memory of Assunta, a contribution to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation (lung) would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com