Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 20, 2006 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of “Toshy” Walter for 47 years. Loving mother of Michael (Valerie). Cherished step-grandmother of Kylee Chanas (Nick) and Tyler. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Coleffi. Dear sister of Gordon Coleffi (Marie) and Helen Running (late Tom). Predeceased by her sisters Evelyn Braido (husband Gino), Elia Amaroso (late Alex), Aurora Delbianco (late Neilo), Velma Cedolia (husband Guido) and Eva Chaon (husband Leroy). Sister-in-law of John Maich (Sophie). Predeceased by her sister-in-law Bessie Wheatley (late Bill) and Mickey Vrbanac (husband Frank). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Maich was the owner of the “Vanity Shoppe” also known as Alba’s on James Street. During her bookkeeping career, she worked for her parents-in-law at “The New Toronto Hotel” on James Street. Alba was very much involved in the community. She was the founder of the ladies bocci league for 20 years “Ingoteers”, She was the co-founder of the “Young At Heart Club”, she was involved in the “Friendship Games” and was the organizer of many seniors bus trips to the Casinos and dinners at Minelli’s Restaurant. She loved spending time at her cottage at Batchewana Bay. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be from the chapel on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 3 pm. Mr. Peter Aceti officiating. Internment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Group Health Center Trust Fund, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the S.A.H. Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
