Rene Wilfred Thibert passed away at the General Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Christine Thibert and dear father of the late Marie Louise, Alfred (Nancy), Anne Marie Thibert, and John of Brampton. Loving grandfather of Louise, Matthew, Sheldon, Brooklyn, and Denis. Great grandfather of Ryan. Beloved son of the late Marie Louise and Ovila Thibert. Brother of Irene Cralle (Clare) of Warren, Michigan, Clifford Thibert (Eileen), the late Russell (Irene), the late Homer (Loretta), the late Yvonne Maidment (late Harold), the late Aurore Desautels (late Rene), the late Eugene (Glenda) and the late Ronald and Roland Thibert. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O'Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (corner of Cathcart and St. James Streets) on Friday, October 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to the Sault Area Hospitals Foundation would be appreciated.
JAEHRLING, Heinz Willi
Tuesday, October 08, 2002
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved Heinz. His life began on September 4, 1931 in Friedrichsrode, Germany and ended with his family by his side on Monday, October 7, 2002 after a heroic battle with cancer. Loving and committed husband of 43 years to Elisabeth. Caring and dedicated papa to Doris and Norman (Pam). Best Opa to Taylor and Teagan. Cherished brother of Elfrieda (Peter) of Holland, Horst, Werner (Gerda), Kurt (Trudi) and Elly (Sieghard) all of Germany. Dear brother-in-law of Hans, Helmut and the late Lene also of Germany. Very special long time friend to many including Bert and Lotte, Erika and the late Dieter, Rudy, John, Wilfred, Chris and his many work and "office" buddies. Heinz loved his family, his friends, honesty and a cold beer and a good story after a honest day's work. He lived a life that he and we were all proud of and left no regrets. We loved him and respected him. We thank God for our time with him and also for the compassion and care that his physicians and the nursing staff of the Palliative Care Unit extended to Heinz and his family during his final days with us. Heinz's friends and neighbours are invited to gather with his family for a time of sharing and a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, October 11 commencing at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Krister Ulmanis officiating. Donations entrusted to the family will be used to purchase items to provide comfort to in-patients and their families at the Oncology and Palliative Units. (Arrangements entrusted to the Northwood Funeral Home, 942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758).
ABEL, Gordon
Monday, October 07, 2002
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Gordon Abel who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2002, in his 68th year. Beloved spouse of Rita Costello. Dear father of Cyndy (Jon) and Shirley Ann (Chris). Stepfather of Chris (Nora) and Anna Lisa (Todd). Best grandfather of Jordan, Angie, Logan and Katie. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, October 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. At Gordon's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions to the MS Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BECKING, Alvin Morris
Monday, October 07, 2002
Alvin Morris Becking, born August 18, 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 6, 2002 at the age of 64 years. Loving husband of Rita Becking. Dear father of Ronald (Linda), Christine Becking (William Crumplin), Cassandra Brunetta (Mike) and the late Brian. Son of the late Elmer and Edna. Cherished grandfather of Baillee, Jasper, Samantha and Kyle. Brother of Eric & Terry (Diane). Son-in-law of Irene Chapman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the home of Cassandra, 264 Shannon Road on Wednesday, October 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.)
DUNCAN, Tom R.M.
Monday, October 07, 2002
Tom R. M. Duncan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the General Hospital on Monday, October 7, 2002, in his 89th years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Dear father of Graham (Paddy) of Cambridge, Ontario, Jim (Joyce) of Sault Ste. Marie and Jon (Diane) of Sudbury. Loving grampa of Pam, Chris, Katelyn, Courtney, and Colin. Brother of the late Ken (late Marion). Brother-in-law of Marjorie Martin (late Bruce) and the late Doris Margraves (Ebby Hargraves). Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Former owner of Lawrence's Drug Store, long-time member of the Central United Church Choir, Clerk of Session of Central United Church for 26 years and a member of the Northland Barbershop Chorus. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation centre on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church on Thursday, October 10 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Joy McPhee and Rev. Don McKay officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to central United Church or to the charity of your choice.
GAUTHIER, Irene Mary
Sunday, October 06, 2002
Irene Mary Gauthier passed away at the Tendercare Nursing Home on Sunday, October 6, 2002 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Gauthier and Dear mother of Pauline Gauthier of Sudbury, Shirley Gauthier of Kentucky and the late Ralph John Gauthier. Grandmother of Leslie, Laura, Robby, Eric, Cathy, Valerie, Valvin Jr., Pierre and Blair. Great grandmother of 23 and great great grandmother of 5. Sister of Marge Johnson of The Sault and the late Faye Desjardins, Pauline, Edmond, Clement and J. B. Cormier. Friends may call at the O'Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, corner of Cathcart and St. James Streets, on Wednesday, October 9 from noon until time of the funeral and committal service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Norman Fourtier officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
TELFORD, Iris May
Sunday, October 06, 2002
Iris May Telford passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Saturday, October 5, 2002 after a courageous battle. Iris was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough, England, on January 1, 1915. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Telfors (1986). Devoted mother and best friend of Janet Elizabeth. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Cross. Sister of the late Arthur Cross (Izaura of Bogota, Columbia) and the late Violet McKinnell (late Alec of Sault Ste. Marie). Aunt of Elizabeth Cross (son David), Susan Cross-Echavarria (Alvaro and son Alexander of Medellin, Columbia), Martin McKinnell (friend Mary Decker) of DeKalb Ill., and the late Malcolm McKinnell, Las Vegas, NV. Dearly loved by many cousins in England and Canada. Friends may call at the John Wesley United Church (corner St. George's Avenue & John Street) on Tuesday, October 8 from 11:30a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Burton officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, John Wesley United Church, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Many thanks to Dr. R. Wytsma and the nursing staff of the Sault Area Hospitals for their wonderful care of Iris. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.)
LEVERINGTON, Albert Easton
Saturday, October 05, 2002
Albert Easton "Al" Leverington passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at the age of 81. Loving husband of the late Isabelle Leverington. Dear son of the late Thomas and Evelyne Leverington. Loving stepfather of Jeanne Martinsen of Sault Ste. Marie, Jerri Edgerton of Ajax and Dale Biehl (Jamie) of Tiverton. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and by his nieces Marlene Leverington, Pam Haynes (Doug) and family of Nelson, B.C. and Glenda Livolsi (Eric) and family of Kaleden, B.C. Friends may call at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, October 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Phil Miller officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Elks Oncology Van. Members of the Elk's Lodge #535 and #341 are requested to assemble at the Barton & Kiteley Funeral Home on Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. for a memorial service for the late Albert Leverington.
