Peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2003, with his family by his side, Jim Green passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital at the age of 77.
Jim was born in Kenora, Ontario on September 19, 1925 to Jim and Mary Green (nee Gallagher).
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Lilas Jean (nee Brown) and by his daughter Jacqueline Patricia Shield. He is survived by his children Maureen (Bob) Calder, Jim (Marcy) Green, Megan (Grant) Speight, Kerry Green and Sean Green, and by his grandchildren Scott and Bobby Calder, Jamie, jackie and Jordan Green, Morgan and Brandon Speight.
Jim was a quiet man who enjoyed the simple things that life had to offer - fishing, puttering in his yard, his satellite dish, and enthusiasm for reading, and long walks about town. Dad's personal library was large - his tastes in books ranging from philosophy to the history of Stalingrad, and of course his passion, boxing. (A book was always a good choice for a Christmas present for grandpa.)
Jim worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad his entire adult life and will be fondly remembered by his many friends on the road as a hard worker and notorious prankster.
We will miss our lively discussions with him as well as his quick wit and great sense of humour. He was a true Irishman.
The family extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Birchwood and Pinecrest Nursing homes and to Dr. Jim Beveridge and the angels on 3rd East of Lake of the Woods Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Jim and his family.
As per Jim's wishes, immediate cremation has taken place. There will be a private family internment at a later date.
If so desired, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Kenora or charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
"Is it so small a thing to have enjoyed the sun,
to have lived light in the spring,
to have loved,
to have thought,
to have done?"
-Matthew Arnold-
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Aagot (Chris) Genevieve Price
Beautifully, on April 13, 2003, Palm Sunday, the beginning of the holy week of Easter, Mom passed away at her daughter Mary Louise's home, with her loved ones by her side.
Chris was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ernie, on July 31, 2002; by her father, Olaf Christensen and mother, Juditha (Northfield, MN); sisters, Elvira Baldwin (Beloit, WI), Caspara Christensen (Minneapolis, MN), four brothers, Llewellyn Christensen (Minneapolis), Mentor Christensen (Colorado Springs, CO), Frijof Christensen (Northfield, MN) and Clifford Christensen (Northfield, MN).
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Bill, Gerry (Barb); daughter Mary Louise Schneider (Bill); grandsons Matthew and Travis; granddaughters Ainsley (Eric) and Shandis; great-grandson Marc; brothers Vincent and Gerald as well as many nieces and nephews.
A very special thank you to her very special niece, Lura McLuckie and very special friend, Marion Jackson for their unrelenting love and devotion to Mom.
Mom was born in 1912 in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, the fifth child of nine to Reverend Olaf and Juditha Christensen. Mom spent her childhood years in Lacrosse, Wisconsin and Wilmar, Minnesota where her father preached in Norwegian to Lutheran congregations. As a young girl, Mom began to play the organ for church services. She became a beautiful self-taught pianist.
In 1936, Mom graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Mom was among a rare breed of young women to stand at the capping ceremony and recite the obligatory Florence Nightingale pledge. Mom was a true nurse; she lived up to that pledge.
Following graduation she ventured out by bus to Long Island, New York to begin her career at the Bayshore Hospital. Had Mom not met the love of her life at this time, she would likely have followed the path of missionary work in Madagascar as many of her family had done before her. However, her heart was stolen by a dashing young man from Winnipeg, Canada who was in the United States completing his Engineering degree and wooing her through his dance band music at night. They were married by her father on December 17, 1938 in Northfield, Minnesota. Immediately the happy couple set off to Winnipeg to settle. However clouds loomed on the horizon when just six months later, Ernie enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers to serve his country in the Second World War. Mom bravely dealt with this war-time separation by knitting for him, daily correspondence, listening to radio reports for updates and aching for five years until his return.
1947 heralded the long awaited birth of the first of three children and she launched her career as a mother. She majored in motherhood and was a concerned, protective, nurturing mother until the day she died. When her three children left the nest, Mom was blessed with many years of retirement with Dad. In Naples, Florida Mom was able to be around her siblings for golf, cards and shared meals. The summers were spent at Laclu where Mom was the most avid (and certainly the most successful) fisherwoman on the lake with trophies to match the tales. Mom enjoyed picking berries, canning and preserving produce from Dad's garden. Mom's famous eggshell coffee and lemon meringue pie
beckoned one through the porch door. Mom kept everyone she knew (and even those she didn't know) in hand-knit sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats and slippers. Her knitting and crocheted afghans were works of art.
Mom was a devout Christian. Her bible brought her immeasurable joy and peace. She continued her daily devotions until her passing. How appropriate for Mom to go to the House of the Lord on Palm Sunday, the beginning of the week of praise for Easter. Mom is at peace now and is joyous to be reunited with Ernie to dwell with the Lord forever.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 11:00 am in John Black Memorial United Church, 898 Henderson Highway at Roberta. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue.
Pallbearers will be sons Bill Price and Gerry Price, son-in-law Bill Schneider, grandsons Travis Price and Matthew Price-Johnson, nephews George Currie, Harry Price, Jack Price, Doug McLuckie and Jim LeCain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or religious affiliation of your choice or to the Gideon Bible Society, 35 Kirkwall Cres., Winnipeg, MB R2K 2W8.
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Funeral Service
11:00 a.m., Wed. April 16, 2003
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Dorothy Cory
Dorothy Cory, a resident of Kenora, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Lake of the Woods District Hospital April 14, 2003.
She was a resident of Birchwood Home.
Dorothy was born in 1906 in England and came to Kenora in 1909 with her parents Harry and Emily Cory.
She was predeceased by her sister Gwendolyn and is survived by her brother Lester.
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Margaret Ellard
Margaret Ellard passed away on April 14, 2003 at Pinecrest Home. She was born March 1, 1912 on her grandparents homestead near Moosomin, Saskatchewan and was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Grace Miller, brothers Easson and Jack, sister in law Vera Miller, son in law Bill Winslow and grandson Bobby Ellard. Margaret was also predeceased by her husbands, Bob Edgley, killed in action in Italy in September 1944 and Jack Ellard in 1985. Margaret is survived by her children and step children, Joyce MacPherson, (Daryl Munroe) Burnaby, B.C.; Bobbi (Dave) Novak, Keewatin, Ontario; Mary (Harry) Danyluk, Chase, B.C.; Shirley Winslow, East Braintree, Manitoba; Myrna Ellard, Kenora, Ontario; Maureen (Richard) Seier, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Jim (Lucile) Ellard, toronto, Ontario and Bob Ellard, Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
In her younger years, Margaret was very active in community affairs. She was Past President Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch #13, member of the Order of the Royal Purple, executive member of Silver Threads Seniors Group, executive member of the Home and School Association, Trustee for the Kenora Board of Education, Member of the Keewatin Kinettes, and was one of a handful of mothers instrumental in the formation of the Keewatin Figure Skating Club. In later years, gardening and crafts were her favourite occupations.
Margaret's family would like to thank the staff of Pinecrest Home for the excellent care given to her in the years she lived there and especially in her final days.
Funeral services for the Late Margaret Ellard will be held at Kenora Community Funeral Home on Thursday April 17, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Robert Wittmeier officiating. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, 21 Sylvan Street, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3W7 or the Pinecrest Home 1220 Valley Drive, Kenora, Ontario. On line condolences made be made at kcfh@voyageur.ca
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Florence Redsky
Florence Redsky passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital April 14, 2003.
A full and complete obituary to follow.
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Thomas William (Bill) Cunningham
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS WILLIAM (BILL) CUNNINGHAM
May 15, 1925 - April 3, 2003
Mr. Thomas william (Bill) Cunningham, a resident of Pinecrest Home for the Aged passed away on April 3, 2003 with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Kenora, Ontario on May 15, 1925 and married Alda Leduc on January 12, 1950 and together they raised eight children.
For many years Bill owned and operated "Bill's Refrigeration" before his employment at The Department of Indian Affairs until his retirement in 1987.
Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Alda, his mother Emily and father Charles as well as sisters Joan Stevens, Jean Zurkan and Ida Rimstad.
Bill was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be sadly and lovingly missed by his children Vikki McKay (Konrad), Saskatoon, Dan Cunningham, Saskatoon, Pat Cunningham (Joyce), Kenora, Tom Cunningham, Keewatin, Kim Payne (George), Keewatin, Bob Cunningham (Marlene), Marathon, Carol-Ann Mason (Vic) Pellat and Shelley McAmmond (Cam), Kenora and his two sisters Eleanor Cunningham, Ann Arbour Michigan, and Edna Sellers, Winnipeg.
Also left to mourn his passing are 8 grandsons, 11 granddaughters, 2 great grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Bill was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #12 after fighting for his country in World War II. Bill was also a member of the Moose Lodge and The Masonic Temple Shriners.
Dad enjoyed fishing, curling, darts, gardening and was involved for many years in the Kenora Flying Club. Nevertheless, his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He will be deeply and sadly missed and remembered by all... Rest in peace our father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend...You will always be in our Hearts...
The greatest gift we ever had
Came from God
We called him "DAD"
A Memorial Service for the late Bill Cunningham was held on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 11 o'clock a.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre in Kenora, Ontario with Pastor Robert Wittmeier officiating.
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Bernice Land
Bernice Land, a resident of Grassy Narrows First Nations, passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
A full and complete obituary to follow.
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