At her residence on Thursday, July 30, 2009, Maria Ilma Machado in her 71st year passed peacefully into the arms of her Saviour after a courageous battle with Rhematoid Arthritis. By her side was her beloved husband of 49 years, Domingos Borges Machado. Loving mother of Maria Da Silva (Carlos) of Toronto, Irene Attard (Walter) and Ernie Machado (Beverly Ulak) both of London. Loving grandmother (Vovo) of Christina, Wally Jr., Sarah and Joshua. Also survived by sisters, brothers, Sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. on Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church (Elm St. at Hamilton Rd.) on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. You fought a good fight, Mom, you'll always be our hero.