Virginia Marie Bagin

Suddenly and peacefully passed away with family by her side, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Georgetown Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Raymond (1980). Loving mother of Patrick (Diane), John (Paula), Ray, and Sarah (Greg Kotyk). Proud “Babci” of Matthew (Cierra) and their son Harvey, Steven, Casandra (Dylan Krysko), Melissa and Mark, Andrew Gondor, Harley Gondor, Benjamin and Brooklyn Rawlings and loving “Ciocia” to Maryann Rawlings and Joseph Gondor. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends.

Virginia faced many challenges as a young, widowed mother of 4. She faced these challenges with an optimistic attitude, unwavering strength and determination, always putting the needs of her children first. Virginia started down this compassionate journey first as an ER nurse at St. Joes hospital in Toronto. She then explored a career in Real Estate partnering with and supporting her husband Raymond’s busy Real Estate career. She also was a passionate piano teacher for over 60 years sharing the gift of music with hundreds of children; nothing gave her greater joy than listening to kids at the piano, preparing for recitals, and tv performances on “Tiny Talent Time.” She loved spending time with children and that was exemplified throughout her years of dedication in the various classrooms she taught in the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Virginia then provided her family the opportunity of acquiring an IGA grocery store franchise in Georgetown. She could always be found in the background sweeping the floors or helping in the various store departments while letting her sons and daughter learn the business and shine. Aside from her passion for music, she loved to travel and passed that desire to explore the world, onto her children. Virginia touched many lives, always showing people generosity, love and kindness. She taught the importance of strength and perseverance during the utmost challenging times, and exemplified this through her words, actions, and life achievements.

She will be dearly missed.

Friends will be received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown (905) 877-3631

on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5-8 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 14400 Argyll Road,

Georgetown on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Interment to follow at St Paul the Apostle Cemetery in Alliston, ON.

Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171

111 Dufferin Street South, Alliston, ON.

**Virginia requested that all who attend her visitation and service do not wear black,

instead wear something cheerful and bright. She wanted her life to be celebrated.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated by the family.