Nadia Amadio
August 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nadia Amadio. Surrounded by her loving family, Nadia passed away on the 23rd of August, 2023 at the age of 65 after a sudden intense, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Nadia was born on the 16th of November, 1957 in Sudbury, ON. She is the youngest daughter of the late Sergio Amadio and Norina Bettiol. Survived by her husband JB Orange of over 39 years of marriage, friendship, and love; children Evan (Jessica), and Hannah (Devon), and grandson Riley. Nadia is the beloved little sister of Grace Navarro and her husband Julio Navarro. Zia to Eric (Marquise) and Chris Navarro, and to numerous other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins from the Amadio, Bettiol, Orange, and Fyfe families spread throughout Ontario, British Columbia, the USA, and Italy.
Nadia was a 1976 graduate of Marymount College in Sudbury. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Nadia engaged in over forty years of exemplary clinical pharmacy practice, beginning with Boots drug stores in the Ottawa region, then working with Big V Drug Stores and Shoppers Drug Mart in St. Catharines and London for most of her career. Her retirement in October 2020 was marked by an impressive collection of written and verbal accolades from colleagues, technicians, customers, and their family members who made special mention of her compassion, professionalism, joy, humour, trustworthiness, modesty, and mentorship. Many fondly mentioned her being a beam of bright sunshine with a radiant smile, reaching out to support them and their ill family members, connecting, consoling, guiding, and reassuring at personal, emotional levels. She was the consummate pharmacist considered and revered as the standard of care many in her profession aspire to achieve.
Nadia possessed a deep love for her children and new grandson. She held passions for animals, particularly cats, gardening, figure skating, tennis, travelling with family and close friends, and board games including her daily Sudoku, Wordle, Waffle, and Heardle. Her gardens were admired and envied, with cuttings, seeds, and transplants being sought after and shared widely throughout the city and province. Nadia’s warm, joyful presence will live on in and brighten the hearts and gardens of thousands for decades to come.
Nadia’s family extends their deepest gratitude to the expert neurosurgical, neurology, and palliative doctors, and to the kind and considerate nursing, support, and spiritual care staff at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, especially those on the Neuro Observation Unit.
Nadia is resting at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where friends may gather for visitation on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Divine Parish Springbank Catholic Family of Churches, 390 Base Line Road West, London, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. She wished that all who attend her visitation and funeral will consider wearing brightly coloured attire versus sombre, black-coloured clothing to help celebrate her joy, peace, and life. Entombment will be in the Civic Memorial Mausoleum in Sudbury, ON. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Nadia’s memory to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Migraine Canada, London Health Sciences Foundation, or any other disease-based philanthropic organizations.
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Dear JB, We just learned about Nadia's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. She will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Dr. Orange. I'm so sorry for your loss.
JB, sending heartfelt condolences to you and the family. We were shocked and very saddened by this tragic news. We always enjoyed the great conversations we had when we would meet in the neighbourhood. Nadia was always so easy to talk to and had such compassion for others…such a beautiful lady. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear JB, We are very saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of your wife Nadia. We hope that God will give you the strength to cope with this great loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
When I came back to London last week, I was absolutely broken when I heard of Nadia's passing. In the 7 years I have known Nadia & JB I have continued to grow my admiration and respect for such a remarkable women. The love and respect that JB and Nadia have for each other was something I admired. I am so sorry for your loss JB, Hanna and Evan and family and of course AZ.... Know that you are all in my heart and thoughts and if there is anything I can do please let me know. Cindy xo
JB, our families deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dear JB and family, I was so very sorry to see the obituary for your wife, Nadia, in the London Free Press. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Thinking of you. 💔
JB, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear wife. Although we just met briefly before I retired as CCAA business manager in 2015, I remember your kindness and intelligence. We talked about your work with ALS (the disease had claimed both mine and my brother’s father-in-laws). May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Jane Engels
A donation has been made to Brain Tumor Foundation. Message from the donator: Hannah, Devon and family. We are saddened by the news and send our sincerest condolences on your loss. May you find peace in your pain, comfort in your grief and lots of love at this time of sorrow. From your Linedance Friends
JB and family: I just learned today of Nadia’s sudden passing. It was just June when we ran into you both and we talked about retirement plans and being a new grandparent. It all seems so unfair. My heart breaks for you all. Hold tight to each other and to your memories. Debbie and Terry
Dear JB, We just learned of Nadia's passing. It is so hard to believe! There are no words at this time. Our very deepest sympathies to you and the family. Nadia's warm smile and welcoming manner was her trademark. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm sending heartfelt condolences to you JB. I'm so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences , not easy to say the right words at times like this but she will be missed by all that have knew her.
Dear JB and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Sending my most heartfelt condolences.
My sincerest condolences to Grace and her family. My heart and prayers are with all of you at this time. Lise Roy
Dear JB, Hannah, Evan, and family, We are so saddened to hear of Nadia’s passing. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. May her lovely spirit shine a bright light for you. May you be consoled by all the love she shared with you.
Dearest JB & Family, We are thinking of and praying for you at this time, and hope that you will find comfort in the precious memories you've made over the years.
Dear JB, My deepest condolences to you and your family, thinking of you. Robbyn
My deepest, heartfelt condolences. I'm so sorry to hear you have lost Nadia's bright and beautiful presence; I know that you will always have the light and love she brought to your lives. Thinking of you, JB, and your whole family and wishing you strength and peace.
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Nadia. I did not know her well despite having been in her 8T0 pharmacy class as I was in the 'second' half of the alphabet. (The segregated us by last name.) That of course is my loss. I remember her as bright and cheery with that long beautiful hair. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
My deep sympathy for you JB and to your family at this sad loss.
When I referred to Nadia, I called her "my" pharmacist at Shopper's Drug Mart on Southdale and Jalna. And that was because when she counseled me or my husband about my meds, I felt that I was treated so personally and with such care that she belonged to me. Of course, all the customers, clients, patients who came in contact with her felt that same personal and caring treatment. I missed Nadia when she retired, but I liked thinking that she was here in the city ... enjoying her retirement with her husband and family ... making her garden grow lovelier with her special touch, and enjoying her travels. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, her dear family. Antonios and Ellen Mamandras
Dear JB, Hannah, Evan and Family, our deepest sympathy to you on the sudden loss of your sweet Nadia. May your love and memories and each other keep you strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue and Garry Buitinga, Meaghann and Zach Wourms
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nadia. My deepest sympathy to Grace, JB and her family. Nadia and I were Victoria St. neighbour’s and childhood friends. I’ve been reflecting on those days and have so many fond memories of Nadia. May she rest in peace.
A donation has been made. Message from the donator: JB, so sorry for the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Dearest JB, Grace and family. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the sudden and tragic loss of Nadia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear JB I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Love Susan Bassili
Heartfelt condolences to JB and family after the sudden loss of Nadia. May good memories and good friends help you through this difficult time.
A donation has been made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Message from the donator: I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Nadia’s passing. I have many great memories of Nadia during our years at U of T - especially her beautiful smile and the wonderful sound of her laughter. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, Carol and Michael Murphy
Dearest JB, Hannah (Devon and Riley), Evan (Jessica), and family - our hearts are shattered as we consider this impossible loss for you all. We also grieve the loss of our friend. Nadia was, and continues to be, a shining light in the world. Nadia's smile that always seemed to be ever present, so willingly offered to others, is what we will miss most. Her love gives you strength, may the love you feel for her give you courage in the days ahead. ~ Jack and Angie
Sharing in your sadness at the loss of dear Nadia. One of the best people I’ve known. She is at rest now and we are grateful. 🙏 Her life was a blessing to her beloved family and friends. She will be missed and always remembered. Our deepest sympathies JB to you, family and all who mourn her. 💔
I am very sorry to hear of Nadia’s passing. I hope the love and friendship of those around you will bring comfort at this sad time and that memories of your happy times together will last forever.
The passing of Nadia makes me sad not only for the wonderful husband and children she left behind but also (and I think mostly) for little Riley who will never get to know his amazing nonna. I suppose however, that consolation can be found in knowing that she was there for the miracle of his birth.
On behalf of the Friends of the London Civic Garden complex I would like to express how sad we are to have lost such a very special volunteer. Nadia was a new volunteer with our group in 2022. Although she was limited in her ability to volunteer while she was frequently traveling to visit her ailing mother in Sudbury, we will always cherish the time that we volunteered with her, watering and tending the plants in the greenhouse. We will always remember her beautiful smile and her love for gardening. Sending our heart felt condolences to Nadia's family and friends.
Dear JB, Evan, Hannah, and families: We were so shocked and very saddened to hear of Nadia’s sudden passing. She was the most wonderful neighbour who exuded happiness, care and compassion. We have so many fond memories of backyard conversations and festive times together. She was such a model human being, and all of us who were privileged to know her, have benefited greatly from the way in which she made the world a better place for all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all the family and friends. With our deepest sympathies ……. Susan & Tony Brenner
Dear JB and family. I’m sending you my sincere condolences. What a loss! Her physical absence must be overwhelming but I know she remains close to you spiritually. May your memories, family and friends support and comfort you. Much love Luigi
A donation has been made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Message from the donator: Dear JB, My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Nadia and I were in the same year at Marymount and I remember her as a very kind, thoughtful and intelligent woman with a wonderful sense of humour. She will be greatly missed. Jennifer Farrell
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you JB and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences JB Hannah Evan Grace, Julio and family.
A donation has been made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Message from the donator: JB thinking of you and your family at this time
Dearest J.B. My brother Bill & I were shocked & saddened to read of the loss of your dear Nadia. Please know that you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. We send you all our love from our families to yours. Your loving cousins, Dale Orange- Mazzuchin & Bill Orange Sudbury
I send my heartfelt sympathy to you, JB, and your family at this sad time. You are in my thoughts. Wishing you all the peace and comfort possible.
We were so saddened to hear that Nadia passed away so suddenly. We send our thoughts and prayers to JB and family and also Grace and family. You have our deepest sympathy. Sandra(Pagnutti) and Bill Rayne
What a tragic and sudden loss. My heart is breaking for you all. What an outstanding woman and her loss has left a hole in the hearts of family members and our community. Sending my love as you begin the very difficult grief journey.
My deepest condolences to you, JB, and your family.
Grace , Julio and family Sending my deepest sympathy and keeping you in my prayers Sharon
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you JB and Grace and the whole family. Reflecting on many fond memories of our school years together both at St. Hubert's elementary and Marymount and the times we intermittently reconnected throughout our adult lives. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Shocked and saddened by Nadia’s sudden passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family JB.
A donation has been made to Brain Tumour Canada. Message from the donator: JB, Hanna and Evan, our deepest condolences on Nadia’s death. She will leave a hole in the heart of everyone who knew her, most especially in yours. We wish we could join you this Monday but circumstance prevent it. We are sending our thoughts and our prayers. She will not be forgotten by us or we’re sure by anyone who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing her. Anne and Gary Ferguson-Ryan
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, JB and Grace, and your families.
Such sadness enters my heart on hearing of Nadia's sudden illness and passing. What great sorrows fill the hearts of your family on losing such a loving wife and mother. Nadia's star always shines bright. My sincere condolences.
JB and family, my deepest sympathy.
A donation has been made. Message from the donator: Our deepest condolences to Evan, Jessica and family.
JB and family My deepest sympathy. I send thoughts and prayers. Joe
As everyone, I was shocked and saddened when I heard of your wife's sudden passing. It was just a few weeks ago you were telling us about your plans together for the Fall and the arrival of your 1st grandson. Prayers to you and your family JB. I can't imagine the heartache.
A donation has been made to Brain Tumour Foundation.
Nadia and JB welcomed me into their home as a graduate student in CSD at Western U. In the 20 years since we’ve stayed connected. Recently, Nadia was so kind in sharing her knowledge as my husband and I were working to optimize our sons health. There are no words to thank them both for the friendship and support and equally no words as I think about JB, Hannah, Evan and the entire family with her passing. Hugs, thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am saddened and heartbroken to learn of Nadia’s passing . …so fast , too young. I reconnected with Nadia at Pioneer Manor in Sudbury because both our Mothers were there. And they were also long time friends and West End neighbours. I met Hannah there for the first time too . Glad I did. I am so ,so sorry for your loss .
Saddened by this news. We had reconnected recently when she came up to Sudbury to spend time with her mother and cannot believe she is gone. Nadia-- couldn't have passed grade 13 math without your tutoring-- forever greatful just for that. My deepest condolences to J.B. Evan, and Hannah and their spouses and her sister Grace and her family. May she rest in eternal peace. Will stop by her enterred remains at the Mausoleum and say a prayer. Mel
Nadia was (and will always remain) a truly loved friend and neighbour. We have had the pleasure of her friendship through the community of St John the Divine since our children were little and were filled with joy when you guys moved just down the street so many years ago. We will miss Nad's kindness, wisdom and strength and especially our sidewalk chats. I will always keep our shared love of gardening in my heart and I will treasure the many flowers in my garden that came from Nad's loving hands. There are no words to express our sympathy to you, JB, Hannah, Evan and family. Our hearts are broken. Sending you strength and courage. Hold fast to your memories and know that you have been blessed to be so loved by the very best. Hugs Cindy and Steve
My sincerest condolences to JB, Hannah, Evan and families. In my experience, Nadia was a very warm and welcoming person, always great to see. Virtual hugs to all. Love, Ron
Nadia you will be very missed. You were a cariing, loving, joyous person. You loved life and you cared about people. Your joy stands out for me and how infectious it was. Your had a vivid spirit that was enjoyed by all who spoke with you. You always had something good to say about others or you said nothing. You were a vivacious lady and a lady for sure. Your will be missed. Nives
I had the most definite pleasure working with Nadia when I first came into pharmacy. Her way of teaching and showing compassion to not only her co workers but her patients stands alone. To JB, Hannah, Evan and her entire family my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Reconnected with Nadia recently. Still in shock. Condolences to the families. She will be missed.
I have not seen Nadia much over the years but she remains one of my favourite people from U of T. That smile tells it all. What a lovely tribute to her JB, Hannah and Evan. The world is a better place because of Nadia. I will miss her.
My deepest sympathies to JD, Grace, Julio and family. Sending hugs and strength
Very sad to learn of Nad’s passing. She was a true friend and a joy to be with. It is shocking and a great loss to humankind
Services for Nadia Amadio
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 28, 2023 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Funeral Mass will be held at:
St. John the Divine Parish Springbank Catholic Family of Churches
390 Base Line Road West,
London, Ontario
August 29, 2023 10:00 am
Additional Service information
Entombment at Civic Memorial Mausoleum in Sudbury, Ontario.
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JB and family, I have just learned of Nadia’s passing and I am beyond saddened to hear this news. My heart goes to your family during this difficult time. Sending you strength and prayers, Laura Holt
~ Laura Holt