The family of Mrs Dorethy Lucy Armstrong, aged 88 years, a resident of Birchwood Terrace, wish to announce the passing of their dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, on Wednesday, March 17th, 2004, with her family by her side.
Born on April 30, 1915 in Rainy River, Ontario, were she was raised andeducated. She married James Arthur Armstrong and they had six boys. They raised their family in the communities of Blyth, Fort Frances, and thensettling in Kenora in the early 60 s.
She was the owner/operator of a registered kennel (DLA Kennels) at Longbow Lake for many years. She raised various small breeds of dogs. Dorethy loved to travel and was an avid reader. She had a wonderful attitude towards life and was very positive and humorous.
Predeceased by her husband Jim in January 1978 and her son Alvin in 1983.
Dorethy will be loving remembered by her sons and daughters-in-law Don and Irene of Ear Falls, ON, Frank and Loraine of Edmonton,AB, David of Chilliwack BC, John of Ottawa ON, and Bill and Rosemarie of Winnipeg MB, 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a special friend Leroy.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Mrs. Dorethy Lucy Armstrong will take place this summer. Interment will be in the family plot, with her husband and son, in Lake of the Woods cemetery.
Thank you to the Doctors and Nursing Staff of the Third Floor E of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital for your care and attention to our Mom. A special thank you to the Staff of Birchwood Terrace, you made Mom s stay there enjoyable.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kenora and District Humane Society, 124 Chipman Street, Kenora, Ontario P9N 4E4 would be appreciated.
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John Olaf Gustafson
July 10, 1938 - March 12, 2004
John Olaf Gustafson, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, March 12, 2004 at his home unexpectedly.
John was born and raised in Stratton, Ont. on July 10, 1938. In June 1963 he married Arlene Smith. In the same year they moved to Atikokan, Ont. until he moved to Fort Frances in 1994.
He spent most of his life working in the bush for Mando, Great Lakes, and later purchasing his own equipment. At one time he worked as police officer in Saskatoon, Sash. Presently he had been working at Weechi-it-Te-Win and working as a taxi driver for North Air Taxi.
He had a great love for animals and gardening and was always seen working in his garden or feeding the neighbouring pets. His greatest enjoyment was travelling and was often busy on the highways heading to Kenora or to the Stratton area. He enjoyed life to the simplest and was always putting other people before himself, often going without so others could.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfonse and Emma Gustafson; brothers, Gilbert, Edward and Alver Gustafson; sister, Edith Thompson; and son-in-law Bentley McDonald.
John is survived by his daughter, Jo-Anne Gustafson of Kenora, Ont.; three grandchildren, Joven, Brian, and Daniel of Kenora, Ont., one son,
Neil Gustafson (Cathy Thomson) of Kenora, Ontario; one sister, Orla Miller (Tom) of Nakusp, B.C.; one very special sister-in-law, Lenora Gustafson and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Stratton, Ont. with Pastor Carolyn Kreger from the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Honourary pallbearers were Jack Gustafson, Chuck Gustafson,
Mick Gustafson, John Miller, Alton Pollard, and Rodney Salchert.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
Martha Maria Lipscombe (Nies)
June 2, 1926 - March 19, 2004
It is with great sadness that the Lipscombe family announce her passing at the lake of the Woods District Hospital on March 19, 2004.
She leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Debbie (Rob) and her granddaughters Winter and Skylar.
She was predeceased by her husband Harold in June 1998.
Martha emigrated to Canada in 1951 from Munik, Germany to start her new life. After working in Toronto and Winnipeg she moved to Kenora in 1964. She married Harold Lipscombe in 1967 and in the same year they adopted their daughter Debbie. They moved to Clearwater Bay in 1971. Martha worked seasonally at Pye's Landing Trailer Park where she made many friends among the seasonal guests.
Martha's life revolved around her family. She loved baking, knitting andspending time with her grandchildren.
For the last few years Martha resided at Birchwood Terrace Nursing Home.. The family thank the staff for her care and the residents who became her friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Martha's life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Kenora Community Funeral Home.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Kenora District Unit, P.O. Box 824, Kenora, Ontario P9N 4B5 would be appreciated.
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Antonio (Tony) Leroux
Tony passed away peacefully at his home in Coquitlam, B.C. on
March 13, 2004 at the age of 65.
He was predeceased by his father and mother, Edward and Corinne Leroux, brother Paul, and sister Laura.
He is survived by his wife Pat; son Jason and fiancee Rhea Taylor; son Scott and wife Kim. Also surviving are sisters Terry Stevenson (Jim);
Eva Beda (Bob); brothers Leon (Janice); Roland (Jeanine); Roger (Sheila) and Marcel; sisters-in-law Delores Leroux and Marilyn Findlay (Keith); brother-in-law Rod Millar (Shirlee).
Tony was born and raised in Kenora, attended local schools and became involved in Education. He taught for two year at Beaver Brae Secondary School from 1964 to 1966 before leaving for Vancouver to continue his teaching career.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont Street, Coquitlam, B.C. at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Miller, Terry A., 72, formerly of Portage, IN, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL., under hospice care.
Born in Lowell, IN, he served in the Marine Corps and later was the principal of Jones Elementary School in Portage.
Survivors include his sister, Sally Lehman of VA; his 2 sons, John Miller of CA and Christopher Miller of FL; daughter Sarah Miller of FL and 2 grandchildren, John and Claire Miller of FL.
Pauline E. Boatman
April 24, 1928 - March 21, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline Boatman announce her passing at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital on Sunday, March 21, 2004 with her family at her side.
Born on April 24, 1928 in Foleyet, Ontario, where she was raised and educated. It was here where she met Jim and they were married on July 1, 1950 in Sudbury, Ontario and in 1959 they settled in Kenora where they made their home.
Pauline was a wonderful cook, the smell of homemade bread and soup would greet her children as they came home from school. Her butter tarts were the best. She enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.
A member of the Notre Dame du Portage Roman Catholic Church and a long time member of the Catholic Women's League.
Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Violet Mancini, her brother James and two sisters Florinda and Romona.
Pauline will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jim of 53 years, seven children and their families, Judy Boatman of Winnipeg, MN, Cary McCann (David, Ryan, and Jayme) of Kenora, ON, Ron Boatman (Heather and Geoffrey) of Kenora, ON, Lori Schottroff (Paul, Matthew, and Taylor) of Kenora, ON, Joanne Heino (Doug, Tyler, and Carissa), of Keewatin, ON, John Boatman (Jessica and Christine) of B.C., and Lisa Boatman of Keewatin, ON.
She will also be missed by her brother and sisters Tony and Barb Mancini, Theresa and Bernard Camirand, Elaine and Pat Birmingham, Marie and the late Eddie Santi, and Linda and David Gillespie, her sister-in-law Aileen and George Sanders of Manitou, MN, many nieces and nephews. Also survived by her aunt Irene and Sam Mostowy of Whiterock, BC, many other aunts and uncles, and by special friends Eileen Goold, Ed and Terry DeGagne, Clem and Roberta Pigeon, and Lorraine Phelan
A Memorial Service will be held at Notre Dame du Portage Roman Catholic Church on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with
Father Al Campeau officiating. Interment will be in Lake of the Woods cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Kenora District Unit, P.O. Box 824, Kenora, Ontario P9N 4B5 would be appreciated.
"THE OCEAN IS YOURS"
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Winston Spencer Haney
April 6, 1941 - March 22, 2004
"Tomorrow is another day" is what Winston used to say.
He lived his life to the fullest, everyday a new challenge and experience. He followed his dreams with his life partner and wife, Emily. They shared the joys of their children Glen and Cindy in
everything they did. Their life was spent together on the farm where Winston shared his life experiences and memories with his family and grandchildren Spencer, Karissa and Hillary. Papa, or sometimes Popsy, was always willing to share everything he had and to those who needed it. He was happiest when he was sharing his children's and grandchildren's joys with them or when he was in the fields making things grow. He loved everything in nature and spent his life enjoying the outdoors, whether it was cutting wood, making hay, walking fences or just watching the cows graze. Trucking was so much a part of his life and he enjoyed his time driving truck and chatting with his buds.
So proud and strong he touched the lives of everyone he met. We only wish we had more time to learn from his endless knowledge or share just one more cup of coffee at Vet's.
For now we won't say "Goodbye", only "See you later".
Winston leaves us today to join his mother Ada (Begg), father Lloyd Haney, and his father-in-law John Heidinga.
He is loved and will be missed most by his wife Emily, son Glen, daughter Cindy, their partners Sheri and Glen, grandson Spencer, and granddaughters Karissa and Hillary. He leaves behind his ten brothers and sisters Ev, Jerry, Viv, Margaret (Aime), Tom (Brenda), Wilf (Jeanette), Cecil (Lorna), Rick (Marybelle), Harold (Ester), and Keith, and many, many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his four sisters-in-law Jane (George Kovall), Elsie (Bill Dichazi), Shirley (Bill Sawchuck), and Sylvia (John Lugossy), and his mother-in-law Margaret Heidinga. He will be missed by so many friends.
Winston loved hockey, whether it was watching his children or grandchildren play or watching Hockey Night in Canada. In honour of his love for the game and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Triple P.L.A.Y. (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth), P.O. Box 2913, Kenora
P9N 4C8. Triple PLAY is an organization that enables youth to participate in sports in our community.
A Celebration of Winston's life will be held Friday, March 26, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Knox United Church.
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