Dorothy Whalen passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Grenville Whalen and the late Joseph Harold Vaillancourt. Dear mother of Charles Vaillancourt (Carol) and Caroldene "Dene" Clarke. Dorothy will be sadly missed by Milan Whalen (John). Proud grandma of David and Steven Vaillancourt. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents and by her brother and sisters. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dorothy will be held at St. Luke's Cathedral on Wednesday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. with the Very Rev. Garry Dobinson officiating. Interment at St. Luke's Columbarium. Memorial contributions to St. Luke's Memorial Fund or to the St. Luke's Choir would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.)
BLATTER, Marie Antoinette
Sunday, January 19, 2003
Marie Antoinette Blatter passed away at the Sault Area Hospital Nursing Home on Friday, January 17, 2003 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul Louis Blatter. Dear mother of Paul, Robert, Suzanne, Pete (Carrie), Raymond (Nancy), Carmen (Linda) and the late Emmanuel. Grandmother of Raymond, Elizabeth and Andre Taavel (Kellee), Michelle Allaire (Nicolas), Renee, Denis, Monique, Curtis, Serge, Chantal, Christophe and Gabriel Blatter. Great grandmother of Julia, Emily and Jacob. She was predeceased by many brothers and sisters. A private family funeral service will be held at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Monday, January 20, with Rev. Bernard Burns officiating. Mrs. Blatter will be buried beside her late husband in Laverlochere, Quebec in the spring. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the entire staff at the Plummer Hospital Nursing Home.
IACOE, Adelina
Sunday, January 19, 2003
Adelina Iacoe passed away peacefully at the General Hospital with her family by her side on Saturday, January 18, 2003 in her 81st year. Cherished wife for over 60 years to Pasquale. Loving mother of Richard (Paulette), Ada Ristimaki (Charles) and Linda Powell-Grenier (Gregory). Very proud nana of James Powell (Gabrielle Brown), Charlie Ristimaki, Sarah Iacoe, Christine Powell, Natalie Ristimaki and Christiaan Iacoe. Great nana to Cristian Bronzino. Beloved sister of Genoeffa Coccimiglio (Mario), Emilio Guzzo (Yolanda), Michael Guzzo (Antonetta), Yolanda Briglio (Rosario) and predeceased by Emma Caria (Antonio) and Gaspare Guzzo (Rosa). Adelina will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Veronica's Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Conway officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or to the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.
DiPASQUALE, John Dominic
Saturday, January 18, 2003
John Dominic DiPasquale passed away, in the presence of his family, on Wednesday, January 16, 2003 at the Plummer Memorial Hospital in his 87th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Stella for 62 years. Dear father of Carol Linklater (Randy) and Natalie Pecile (Loris). Special Papa Johnny to his grandchildren David and Carrie Linklater, Mark, Jana and Marisa Pecile and great grandson, Dylan Linklater. Brother of the late Lawrence (late Angeline), late Josephone Paciocco (late Carmen), late Mary Tombari (late Ranierio), late Remo (Mercedes) (late Emma), late Rena Asquini (late Joe), late Mario (Sue) and the late Ann Bonamico (Jim). Brother-in-law of the late Frank Adamo (late Irene), late Rose Boniferro (late Stan), late Joe Adamo (Olga), late William Adamo (late Eda), late Julia Verdone (late Art), Mary Dube (Marc) (late Joe), late Nora Patnode (late Pat) and Theresa Tadashore (late Charles). John will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Jerome's Church on Monday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Entombment at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions made to the Sault Area Hospital Oncology Unit or to St. Jerome's Church would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Turgeon, Dr. Mohamed, Dr. Beck, Dr. Spadafora and the nurses at 200Y and Palliative Care.
REED, Louise
Saturday, January 18, 2003
Louise Reed (nee Derry) passed way after a losing battle with Diabetes at 7:18 a.m., January 7, 2003. She was predeceased by her mother, Edit Guy (Haynes), father, Lucien Derry and husband, Harold Reed. Loving mother of Marilyn, Mark, and Maureen Reed. Caring grandmother of Samantha, Mason, Tyler, Jesse, Jacqueline and Matthew Reed and all the pets. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. The Funeral will be for family members only at a time to be announced.
CHASLES, Roger
Friday, January 17, 2003
Roger Chasles passed away at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Beverley. Dear father of Cindy Phillips, Todd Chasles (Michelle), Tammy Martin (Rob), Roger Chasles Jr. (Tammy) and step-father of Stephen Pearce, Glen Pearce (Roseanne), Cheryl Artuso (Mark) and William Pearce. Grandfather of 14. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the chapel of the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Memorial donations made to the SAH Oncology Unit would be appreciated.
DENHAM, Patricia Ann
Friday, January 17, 2003
Patricia Ann Denham passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 as the result of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Loving wife of 34 years to Bob and mother and best friend of Sarah and Dan. Predeceased by her parents, Dino and Irene Dini and her special auntie and uncle, Inez and Joseph Euale. Sister of the late Ron Dini (Merle), the late Lawrence Dini (late Sandra), Lorraine Seccareccia (Mario) and Henry Dini. Special cousin of Jim Euale (Linda), David Euale (Marjorie) and Virginia Euale. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Pat cherished each of her many wonderful friends and neighbours who made her journey through her illness so joyful. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, 945-7758) on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Pat's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jerome's church on Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Hamish Currie officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Soup Kitchen, the Learning Disabilities Association or ALS would be appreciated by the family.
GILLESPIE, Thomas B.
Friday, January 17, 2003
Thomas B. Gillespie (October 24, 1917 ? January 16, 2003) passed away peacefully. "Boy Explorer" Beloved husband of Barbara Lamb and the late Bettina. Loved father of David and Monica Gillespie, Chris and Alida Gillespie, Ruth Anne and Jamie Rudack, Helen Gillespie & Wayne Gartshore, Janice Gillespie and Mary Lou and Robert Morgan. Dearly loved Grandad to Brock, Rhaelyn, Hollis (Mark), Jeremy, Kelly Jason, Trace, Nick (Angie) and Thel (Derek). Cherished Great Grandad of Abigail, Kendra and Isabelle. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Allcock, Bertha Gillespie, Shirley Angood, Wilma & Doug Lawson. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Sarah and Edward. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Edward. With 85 years of joyful living and endless curiosity, Tom felt so fortunate to have found a home in the Soo, sharing his passions with a community of friends, raising his family and working at Algoma Central Railway. Tom was honoured with the Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit in 1996 for his work and enthusiasm with numerous community projects and groups, values that this family and friends share. We ask you to join us in a celebration of Tom's life on Tuesday, January 21 at the Central United Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, January 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. It was Tom's wish that donations be made to the Soup Kitchen (Children's Activities) or to the Sault Ste. Marie Teen Centre.
