Alice Maude Clarke, 91, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997.
She was born Sept. 16, 1906 in Wensley, Ont. to the late Frederick and Mary Wensley. In her earlier years, Alice taught elementary school throughout the Rainy River District.
On Nov. 10, 1934, she was united in marriage to Andrew Clarke. Following their marriage, together they were in partnership with David and Emily Crombie and operated Clarke and Crombie Tourist Camp in Nestor Falls, Ont. for many years.
On April 10, 1979, her husband, Andrew, passed away. During the late 1980s, Alice moved to Fort Frances, where she had lived since.
She was predeceased by one sister, Emily Crombie; and brother-and-law, David Crombie.
Alice is survived by one brother, Fred Wensley and wife, Helen, of Parksville, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will take place at Norman Cottam Memorial Garden cemetery in Nestor Falls, Ont. at a later date.
In memoriam donations may be made to Rainycrest Home for the Aged Memorial Fund, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3T2.
ELIZA GASPARINI
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eliza Gasparini (Del Rizzo) at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997 at the age of 91 years.
Eliza was born Jan. 21, 1906 in Chions, Italy to the late Domenico and Antonia Del Rizzo. She emigrated to Canada in 1927 and married Vincent Lino Gasparini on Oct. 30, 1929.
She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Lino, in 1969; her daughter, Marina Howard, in 1976; her sister, Maria Coran, in 1975; and by her nephew, Dove Coran, in 1994.
Eliza will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her beloved family: sons, Vincent Lino Gasparini and wife, Faye, of Fort Frances, Ont., and John Gasparini and wife, Kathleen, of Grand Forks, N.D.; daughters, Louise and husband, Paul Sabourin, of London, Ont., Linda Gasparini of Toronto, Ont., and Stephanie Gasparini of Thunder Bay, Ont.; and by her grandchildren, Steven Gasparini and wife, Tina, of Anchorage, Alaska, Chris Gasparini and wife, Cindy, of Kenora, Ont., Lisa and husband, Gary Teeple, of Blackhawk, Ont., Tom Sabourin and wife, Jane, of Oakville, Ont., Paula and husband, Robert Edwards, of Oakville, Ont., John Sabourin and wife, Pam, of London, Ont., Tony, Andrew and Joe Gasparini, all of Grand Forks, N.D., and Rob Howard of Toronto, Ont.
Eliza also will be missed by her 12 great-grandchildren, as well as her loving nieces and nephews, Toni and husband, Ray Edgett, Guido Coran, Ray Coran and wife, Lyla, Rudolf Coran and wife, Barb, and Dorothy Coran, all of Fort Frances, Ont., Olympia and husband, Joe Benassi, of International Falls, Mn., and Laura Cerutti of Thunder Bay, Ont.
A funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances. Father Brian Primeau O.M.I. officiated, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery in Fort Frances.
Friends visited Tuesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Green Funeral Home. Parish prayers were offered by Father Gilbert Levesque O.M.I. at 7:30 p.m.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Steven Gasparini, Chris Gasparini, Tom Sabourin, John Sabourin, Tony Gasparini, Andrew Gasparini, Joe Gasparini, Lisa Teeple, and Paula Edwards.
Honourary pallbearers were Rudolph Coran, Ray Coran, Guido Coran, Toni Edgett, Olympia Benassi, and Laura Cerutti.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 840 Frenette Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2N5.
PHILIP GEORGE 'FLIP' PENNEY
Philip George (Flip) Penney, 65, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 1997 at his residence on Pender Island, B.C.
He was born to Marguerite and the late George Penney in Stratton, Ont. on Aug. 2, 1932. He spent most of his life there, and was an ardent curler, having curled in many bonspiels with the Clarence Shrumm rink.
He worked for a number of years in the building trade with John Smits and in Atikokan at the mine. He moved to Edmonton in 1976, continuing in the building trade. After retiring, he worked for Tri-Line, where he met his wife to be.
They were married in Edmonton on May 20, 1978. They moved to Pender Island in 1990, where they spent much of their time looking after their market garden. He was an active member of Pender Legion Br. #239.
Philip is survived by his wife, Lurie; and stepson, Robert, and his three children. He also is survived by his mother, Marguerite Penney of Fort Frances; three sisters, Pat and husband, Ole Mosley, and Lucille and husband, John Audette, all of Fort Frances, and Marie and husband, Norman Duhamel, of Dryden, Ont.; and six brothers, Greg and wife, Donna, and Leo and wife, Bonnie, all of Fort Frances, Frank and wife, Merle, of Lethbridge, Ed and wife, Peige of Guelph, Bill and wife, Betty, of Stratton, and Don of Atikokan.
He also is survived by two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law in B.C.; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
He was predeceased by his father, George Penney, on March 12, 1971.
Cremation has taken place, with a memorial service to be held in Pinewood Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997 at 11 a.m., with Fr. James Panakulam officiating.
Interment will be in Stratton Roman Catholic cemetery.
Honourary pallbearers will be John Smits, Terry Lee, Clarence Shrumm, and his three brothers-in-law, Norman Duhamel, Ole Mosley, and John Audette.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
JOHN BARTON (JACK) SPEAKMAN
John Barton (Jack) Speakman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997.
He leaves his devoted wife, Gale; daughter, Carolyn Granewall; son-in-law, Nels Granewall; closest relatives, Tippi and Gerry Angell, and Sharen and Frank Butcher; Fairhurst cousins; and a host of friends of all ages.
All mourn the loss of his vivid and lively presence.
Born at Nanaimo, B.C. on April 11, 1914, Jack spent his youth mainly in Northern Ontario, at school in Emo and later working in mining and construction. In 1942, he joined the R.C.N. and was posted to Esquimalt naval dockyard as an operating engineer.
After discharge from military service, Jack continued in this capacity as a civilian for more than 30 years. During his long and stable career, he was a member of I.U.O.E. Local 918, Saanich Rotary Club, Chief and Petty Officers' Association, and First Open Heart Society.
During retirement, he and Gale became enthusiastic "Snowbirds." For more than 20 years, Jack found particular satisfaction in his role as "unofficial lifeguard and swimming instructor" at the Holiday Village pool in Mesa, Az.
Throughout his life, Jack was known for his great love of living in this world. With us he shared, and led us to experience for ourselves, the engineering genius of cobwebs, the sprightly choreography of small birds, the radiance of stars.
A memorial service in celebration of Jack's life will be held at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel (Parking Lot #6) in UVIC's Finnerty Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. "Reception and Replenishment" will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Speakman-Granewall Bursary Fund (in mechanical engineering) would be most appreciated. Please contact the Development Office, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3060, Victoria, B.C., V8W 3R4 (1-250-721-7624).
LENA CONWAY
Lena Conway passed away at her home in Victoria, B.C. on Oct. 18, 1997. She was born June 12, 1928 in Chatham, Ont.
She resided in Devlin, Ont. from 1970 through 1989, and then Foymount, Ont. until 1995, when she moved to Victoria to reside with her son, Russell.
Lena is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Charlene and husband, Norm, and grandchildren, Jaime, Mark and Kevin Rogers of Pickering, Ont.; son, Russell and wife, Karen, and grandchildren, Virginia and Olivia Conway of Victoria, B.C.; brother, Alphonse Robyn of Vancouver, B.C.; and sisters, Marie Cybulski of Barry’s Bay, Ont., Margaret Ambrose of London, Ont., and Madelaine Mathieu of North Bay, Ont.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold (Mickie) Conway; her son, Michael Conway; and her parents, John and Aplonia Robyn.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
IRENE VIOLA ‘MOLLY’ MARTIN
Irene "Molly" Martin, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 1997 at the C.C.U. in La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Molly was born June 6, 1912 in Fort Frances to the late Norman and Elizabeth (Linklater) Allan. She was raised and lived in Fort Frances all her life.
Molly was united in marriage to Reg Martin on Jan. 10, 1933 and together they raised their three sons in Fort Frances. She was an active member of St. John’s Anglican Church for many years, as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 ladies’ auxiliary.
Molly enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, camping, and especially fishing. Most of all, Molly loved her family and caring for them.
She was predeceased by her husband, Reg Martin (March 26, 1975); son, Bob Martin (July 27, 1957); and sisters, Helen Floyd, Lucille Navesky, Inez Allan, and Dolly Allan.
Molly is survived by her sons, Jerry Martin and wife, Diane, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Allan Martin and wife, Janette, of Calgary, Alta.; five grandchildren, Kim DeGagne (Tim) and Bob Martin (Barb) of Fort Frances, Ont., Tanya Martin of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Susan Martin and Corine Martin (Jon) of Calgary, Alta.; five great-grandchildren, Nathan, Sara, Zachary, Jordan, and Gary; brothers, Norman "Hammy" Martin of Fort Frances, Ont., and Albert Allan and wife, Adde, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances. Rev. Garth Clifford will officiate, with interment in Riverview cemetery in Fort Frances.
Friends may visit Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 from 7-8 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
Pallbearers will be Bob Martin, Tim Perreault, Adrian LaFreniere, Bob LaFreniere, Greg Allan, and Darryl Allan.
In memoriam donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church, 360 Church St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1E1.
IRENE AMELIA VILLENEUVE
Irene Villeneuve, 75, of 632 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Tuesday, October 28, 1997.
She was born April 1, 1922 in Bergland, Ont. to the late Norval and Alma Brusven. On Feb. 21, 1942 in Kenora, Ont., Irene was united in marriage to Leo Villeneuve.
From 1952 until 1953, she owned and operated the "Coffee Cup" Cafe in Fort Frances. Irene also worked for many years as a cook at several tourist camps throughout Rainy River District.
She was an avid gardener, and animal lover of all kinds, especially cats and dogs. Irene also enjoyed oil painting, bowling, playing guitar, and singing, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 Ladies' Auxiliary and a life-time member of the Legion.
Irene also was a member of Knox United Church, and actively helped with the church letters.
She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Villeneuve; and by two sisters, Ethel Sutherland in 1982 and Dorothy Zrobak.
Irene is survived by one daughter, Joanne and husband, Keith Gosselin, of Fort Frances, Ont.; two grandchildren, Sandra Gosselin of Emo, Ont., and Warren Gosselin and wife, Margaret, and their son, Tylar, all of Fort Frances, Ont.; good friend and life-long companion, George Howard, and best friend, Buffy; one brother, Norman Brusven and wife, Bonnie, of Barwick, Ont.; two sisters, Olga Dahlberg of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Dagney Roulston of Debolt, Alta.; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Rev. Patrick Playfair will officiate, with interment in Riverview cemetery in Fort Frances.
Friends may visit prior to the service on Saturday morning at Green Funeral Home.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 444, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8, or to Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 340 Church St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1E1.
