Cynthia Beek passed away at the Plummer Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at the age of 44 years. Wife of Terry Beek. Beloved friend of Dana Burns. Cherished daughter of Pat & Bill Ledyit. Dear sister of Bill Ledyit (Kathy) of Whitehorse, Yukon, LeeAnne Ledyit (friend Lauri Povey) of Sault Ste. Marie, Robert Ledyit of Sault Ste. Marie and Brian Ledyit (Lynn) of Kamloops, B.C. Cherished auntie of Jacob of Winnipeg, Lyndsey of Whitehorse and the late Danny O'Hara. At Cindy's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospitals (Cancer Clinic) would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Northwood Funeral Home, 942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758. To those I love and those who love me, When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we have had so many years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I travelled on alone. Go grieve awhile for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone. I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home."
BELEC, Nicholas Leonard Vince
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Nicholas Leonard Vince Belec passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2001 at the age of 4 years. Adored son of Mary and Brian Belec. Cherished big brother of Noah. Treasured grandson of Angela and Leonard Belec and Lisa and Vince Plastino. Loved great grandson of Lucienne Demers and Margaret Belec. Nicholas will be sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, Anthony Plastino, Franc Plastino (Alexandra), Brent Belec (Barbara), and Alan Belec (Jennifer). Special cousin of Francesca, Stephanie, and Makayla Plastino and Alex and Alysha Belec. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Bernard Burns officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Sault Ste. Marie Infant Development Program, The Children's Rehabilitation Centre, or to Epilepsy-Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank Dr. David Burrows, Lori Lambert, Sharon Barr and to all those who assisted with Nicholas' care in any way.
BERTOLI, Genoveffa (Effie)
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Genoveffa (Effie) Bertoli passed away at the General Hospital on Monday, December 17, 2001 in her 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Peter Bertoli and loving mother of Rita Bertoli and the late Mary and John Ruicci. Loving grandmother of Peter Ruicci (friend Corrina) of Sault Ste. Marie. Jay Ruicci (wife Liz) of London, Ontario, Michael Ruicci of Toronto and Paula Van Tol (husband Bryan) of Napean, Ontario. Great grandmother of Jenna, Kara and Blake Ruicci and Sara and Emma Van Tol. Sister of Antoinetta Belsito of Italy, Frank Belsito and Yola Denardo of Sault Ste. Marie and the late Anthony, Fiore and Angelo Belsito. Sister-in-law of Guido Denardo, Connie Belsito and the late Lou Belsito and Helen Belsito. Special aunt to Elsie Hammond and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O'Sullivan-Donnelly Funeral Home on the corner of Cathcart and St. James Streets on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Norman Fortier officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
DiFABIO, Leonardo
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Leonardo DiFabio passed away at the Plummer Hospital on Monday, December 17, 2001 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Candelora DiFabio. Dear father of Frank (late Elena) and John. Grandfather of Rina Carchidi (Sam), Antonietta Cusin (Mario), Maria Foglia (John), Leo DiFabio, Michael DiFabio (Susan) and Angela Hopkin (Robert). Great grandfather of Frank, Anthony, Carlo, Angelo, Victoria, Johnnny, Nicholas, and Ethan. Brother of Matteo DiFabio of Italy. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00. (Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later on this site.) Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Reich, Dr. Ianni, and nurses and staff of the Oncology Unit for their care and support.
MacDONALD, Tracey Arthur
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Tracey Arthur MacDonald passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 14, 2001 at the age of 55. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel Arthur and Lorraine Ione (Hawkins). He is survived by his wife Debbie (Graves) daughter Kendra, son Sean, sister Shauna Orr (Gordon) and nephew Andrew Orr. His indomitable spirit, faith and love of life kept him alive through a long struggle with Lupus. He was loved and supported throughout by his family, who miss him terribly. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 1290 Ogilvie Road in Gloucester, Ontario. A memorial service will be held in Sault Ste. Marie in the spring of 2002 when he is laid to rest. Donations to the Lupus Society would be appreciated by the family.
NEEROT, Johannes
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Johannes Neerot passed away peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 17, 2001 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Agnes for 57 years. He is survived by relatives in the USA and Estonia. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Krister Ulmanis officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
ATKINSON, Edith
Monday, December 17, 2001
Edith Atkinson passed away at the General Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2001 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Thomas Atkinson. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Edith was a long-time employee of Broughton's Pharmacy and The Prescription Centre. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00. A private family funeral service will follow. Cremation. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospitals (Renal Unit) would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the caring nurses of 100Y and to Shirley and the Renal staff.
BENJAMIN, Darrell Ryan
Monday, December 17, 2001
Darrell Ryan Benjamin passed away after a courageous battle on Monday, December 17, 2001 at the Plummer Memorial Hospital at the age of 53 years. Loving husband of Alberta (nee Davey). Beloved father of Ryan, B.J. (Naomi) and Robert. Dear papa of Noah. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Lela. Brother of Richard (Evilda) and the late Randall. Darrell will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be in the chapel on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Memorial contributions to the Sault Are Hospitals Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Doctors Walde, Spadafora, Ianni and to the nurses in the Cancer Clinic and Palliative Care Units.
