Carol Matthews passed away peacefully at the General Hospital with her family by her side on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at the age of 60. Loving wife of Allan. Dear mother of Shelley, Barry (Debra) and Robbie. Proud Grandma of Alexandra, Matthew, Carley and Nathaniel. Beloved sister of Pat Burns (late Bob), Shirley Starling (Bob) and Laureen Ciotti (Bob) and predeceased by her brothers Bill Merrick and Carlyle Merrick. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Hazel. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, February 16 from 1-4 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, February 17th at 11 am. Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Oncology Unit or to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
BLUE, Kenneth Walter
Thursday, February 13, 2003
In loving memory of Kenneth Blue, who passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Sault Area Hospital (General Site), in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Eva (nee Hamilton). Dear father of Douglas of Toronto, Carol of Toronto and Robert (wife Chris Cassidy) of Baden, Switzerland. Loving brother of the late William, Joyce, Peter (wife Jean) and Margaret (husband, the late Martin Mannisto). Uncle of 11 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Margaret. Fondly remembered by many friends and neighbours. Ken was born and raised in Sudbury. He was also a long-time resident of Webbwood, then Sault Ste. Marie. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, February 17th from 1 pm. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Dr. James Gordon officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation or the Group Health Centre Trust Fund would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at both the Sault Area Hospital and the Group Health Centre for all their efforts. At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them. Blue, Kenneth-WWll, RCN-#4403 1941-1947
DRAPER, Nelson Henry
Thursday, February 13, 2003
Nelson Henry Draper passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Friday, February 7th, 2003 after a visit with his family of reminiscing and laughter. Beloved only son of the late Ethel and Wesley Draper of Thessalon. Loving partner of many years of Verlie (Roy) Draper. Nelson was the loving father of daughter Sheree Ball, daughter Terri Draper and son Glenn Draper. Papa of Rachelle Ball and "Special Paps" to Justin Draper. Great grandfather of Raya Ball. Brother of Jean Woods (Norm) Elora, Ontario and the late Blanche Martin (Charles) and Bessie Davis. Nelson will be remembered with loving thoughts by his niece Dora Pavlishek (Chuck). He is survived by many nephews. Rommel his loving dog will miss his cookies and hugs. Special thanks to Dr. P. Bragaglia and Dr. G. Berg and the "caring angels" of 100Y for giving us these extra three years with Nelson. A private service was held at Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, February 12 at 11:00 am. with Nelson?s immediate family attending the service. The touching service was conducted by Rev. L. Burton. In Nelson's memory, contributions may be made to Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Interment will be in Thessalon come spring time.
MOORE, JOSEPH CARSON
Thursday, February 13, 2003
Joseph Carson Moore passed away at Tendercare Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 in his 96th year. Loving husband of Ada for 67 years. Dear father of Marion Thomas (Reg), Lois Bringleson (Dan), Ellis (Evelyn), Lyall (Theresa), Bob (Donnie) and Joan all of Sault Ste. Marie and Donald of Alberta. Proud Grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of the late Sadie Rowswell (late Walter Bookman) and the late Erman Moore (late Jessie). Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, February 16 from 1 pm. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Dr. Bryan Lapier officiating. Spring interment Laird Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Residence Council of Tendercare Nursing Home, Bar River United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Many thanks to the caring staff of Tendercare Nursing Home.
HARGRAVES, J. Keelan (Tiny)
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
HARGRAVES, J. Keelan (Tiny) - passed away peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the age of 89. Husband of Peg (late Lucille Hargraves). Father of George (Florence) of Windsor, Ontario, Peter (Sheila) of Sault Ste. Marie and Franklin of Golden Lake, Ontario. Grandfather of Kelly Shapiro (Rob), Kristen Meindertsma (P.L.), Heather, Stephen, Lauren, Miranda, Kaila, Oz and Ameil. Great grandfather of 3. Brother of the late Gorden (late Violet), Oswald (Eileen). Leaves behind cousin and best friend Ebby Hargraves and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, February 11, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Cal Lamming officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to the Child Help Phone Line or to the Children's Aid Society Foster Care would be appreciated by the family.
PETERS, Mrs. Velma Grace
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
PETERS, Mrs. Velma Grace - passed away at Sault Area Hospitals on Sunday, February 9, 2003 in her 84th year. Velma, beloved wife of the late Percy Peters; dear daughter of the late Leah and Edward Sampson; loving mother of Shirley Mills (Ken) of Wawa. and Patricia Sweeney (John) of Sault Ste. Marie, and the late Treone Wilkinson and Loana Viscount; sister of the late Patricia Montgomery (Art), late Rory Sampson (Doris), survived by her sisters Edna Lafrenier of Sudbury (late Isaac), Eileen Champagne of North Bay (late Jimmy), and Lyn Haapala of Sudbury. She will also be sadly missed by her many cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Velma was a proud cook aboard Great Lake Ore Carriers and Canada Steamships. At Velma's request, cremation has taken place with interment of ashes at a later date. For those who wish, donations to the Sick Children's Hospital (555 University Ave., Toronto, Ont. M5G 1X8) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa).
ROBINSON, Audrey
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Audrey Robinson passed away peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital with her family by her side on Monday, February 10, 2003. Loving friend of Lynn Keating. Dear mother of Mary-Lou MacLeod and Carol Robinson. Proud grandma of Julie and Paul MacLeod and Paul and Daniel Gendron. Beloved sister of Jean Mooney. She was predeceased by Clifford Wyant, Alma Lines and Grace Lundy. At Audrey's request, there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Barton & Kiteley Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2114.)
SAMSON CD, Roy Albin (Major)
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
SAMSON CD, Roy Albin (Major) - passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2003 at the Leamington District Hospital. Born June 29, 1917 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Predeceased by wife Ruth (Bill) in 1995 after 46 years of marriage. Dear father of Capel and husband Wendall Campbell, Odessa, Texas; Jim Samson and wife Diane, Leamington; Jane Samson, Newmarket; Susan and husband Greg Seemann, Newmarket. Dear grandfather of Chris, John, Jason, Daniel and Lindsay. Former owner of Samson Construction Limited in Sault Ste. Marie. Served in WWII from 1939 to 1945 with 4th Field Ambulance and Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, Winnipeg. Continued service with the 49th Regiment R.C.A. in Sault Ste. Marie until 1952. Was an active Rotarian for 50 years with Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club and with Leamington Rotary Club. In 1981 served as Leamington Rotary Club President. Was loved by many people for his kindness and generosity. Many thanks to the staff of Erie Glen Manor and Leamington Hospital for the compassionate care given to our father. Private family service to be held Tuesday, February 11, 2003 from St. John's Anglican Church, Leamington, with Rev. Stephen Haig officiating. Interment at Hillside Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation or the Rotary International Foundation by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home, 318 Erie Street South, Leamington (326-8423).
