Mary Joanne (nee Dales) TERSIGNI

Mary Joanne Tersigni (nee Dales) peacefully passed away on March 8, 2026, in her 81st year. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Ralph Tersigni for 54 years. Mary Joanne was the cherished mother of Patti, Dominic, Eddie, and Laura, and loved mother-in-law to David Wood, Daniella, Katherine, and Joshua Torres. She was a doting and fiercely proud grandmother to Adrian and Ella, Jane and Katherine Wood, Hope, and Lillian and Isabella Torres. Mary Joanne was the adored sister of Peter Dales and sister-in-law Judy Dales, brother-in-law Peter Flachs, and sister-in-law to Loretta Wilke, Dominic and Jo Ann, Frank and Evelyn, MaryAnn and Andy Angerilli, Joe and Liz, Theresa, Margie and Mike Misurka, and John and Lisa. She will be dearly missed by many precious nieces, nephews, Moir and Dales cousins, Tersigni family, dear and cherished friends, and by her community. Mary Joanne was predeceased by her parents George and Mary Dales, sister and best friend Jane Flachs, brother George and sister-in-law Cecile, brothers Reverend Fr. Richard Dales and Michael Dales, parents-in-law Dominic and Margaret Tersigni, and extended Tersigni family Oliva, Sam and Patricia, Alan Wilke, and Tony. Born and raised in Cargill, Ontario, Mary Joanne moved to Guelph in 1971 when she married Ralph. She was an incredible hostess, known for years as Mrs. T, and welcomed people into her home with warmth and love.