At his home on Thursday, September 9, 2004 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of over 62 years to Blanche Ballstadt. Loving father of Gerald Ballstadt (Larraine) and the late Bruce Ballstadt. Proud grandpa of Dawn Lubanszky (Gerry) and Steven Ballstadt (Kelly). Great grandfather of Eric, Alexa, Evan, Andrew and Alanna. Ernie was predeceased by his parents and by his 13 brothers and sisters. Ernie will be sadly missed by his neighbours, special friends and family. A celebration of Ernie's life will be held at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 12 p.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Clinic or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
POWLEY, Genevieve (Jenny) (nee Fuselli)
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Peacefully, with her family by her side on Sunday, September 10, 2004 at the F.J. Davey Home in her 88th year. Jenny joins her beloved husband Leonard. Loving mother of Judy Powley of Sault Ste. Marie, Morris (Mary) of Fonthill, Elwood of Sault Ste. Marie, Timothy (Linda) of Orillia, Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie and the late Janice Gilmar and Larry Powley. Cherished grandmother of 14, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Survived by her sister Helen Matthews and brother Nick Fuselli (Harriett). A funeral service was held at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 1 pm. Mr. Don Mannette officiated. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
ST. LAURENT, Betty
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
passed away at the Van Daele Extendicare on Tuesday September 21, 2004; Betty St. Laurent in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin St. Laurent. Dear daughter of the late Albert and Mary Kimball. Loving sister of; Evelyn Kunkel (Don), Cecile Miller (late Harry) of London, Cecil Kimball of California, Maude Desarmio (Leo) of Ottawa and the late Laura Gibbs, the late George Kimball, the late James Kimball and the late Bill Kimball. Loving aunt and special friends forever of Wendy & Jim Lock of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear friend of; Melvin of British Columbia, Maude Lilleberg of Toronto and the late Emil Forsman of Sault Ste. Marie. Betty will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday September 24, 2004 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral and committal service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Vic Amadio officiating. Memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
VIKKEN, Margaret Grace "Maggie" (nee Breton)
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Peacefully with family at her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at the beginning of her 75th year. passed away after a lengthy struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Margaret, loved and dearly missed by her husband, Leslie Vikken, of 50 years (married on September 17, 1954). Beloved mother of Michael Vikken (Julie) of Sault Ste. Marie, Tara Vikken (Gary), Susan Kertesz (Bob), Michaela Vikken (Larry), and Melissa Fournier (Denis), all of Wawa, and Cindy Barry (Claude) of Regina, SK. Loving grandmother of Katie, Sarah, David, Desiree (Brian), Damon, Jesse, Jason, Dylan, Genevieve, Marc-Emile, Marie-Pierre, Tristan, Tyrel, Brittany, Amanda, Skye and Keisha. Beloved daughter of the late Aime and Beatrice Breton, sister of Brian Breton (Deirdre) and Paulette Hamilton. Aunt of Charles, Chantal, Katherine, Shayne, and their families. Friends may call at the Gilmartin Funeral Home, 140 Churchill Avenue, Wawa, on Friday evening, September 24, 2004, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Monica's Church on Saturday morning. September 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. to which all are welcome. Cremation to follow. For those who wish donations to the Lady Dunn Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.
PARSONS, Barry Judson
Monday, October 11, 2004
Age 69 of Sarnia, on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at Bluewater Health Norman Street Site, Sarnia. Beloved husband of Gloria (Williams) Parsons. Loved father of Scott and Teresa Parsons of Alberta, Eric and Felecia Parsons of Brampton, Keith and Elizabeth Parsons of Sault Ste. Marie. Step-father of Dennis Samson of North Bay, and Rodney Samson of Alberta. Adopted father of Gary Gardiner, Debbie Normandin and Noella Hoskin. Dear grandfather of Adrian Parsons, Madeline Parsons and Jacqueline Parsons. Survived by his mother-in-law Mary Williams. Also survived by numerous cousins. Predeceased by his parents William and Melinda (Goodland) Parsons. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30 pm followed by an Eagles service at 7 pm. There will be a reception at the Eagles Club, 765 Phillip St. W., Sarnia on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 1 pm. Friends will be received at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre 165 Brock Street, Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday, October 17, 2004 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 11 am. Interment Aberdeen Cemetery, Echo Bay. A reception will be held at the Eagles Club, 246 Wellington St. W., Sault Ste. Marie at 1 pm. Memorial donations to the London Regional Cancer Clinic, the Bluewater Hospital Fund or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
RAUK, Laine
Monday, October 11, 2004
Peacefully with her family at her side at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 11, 2004. Born January 3, 1931 in Saaremaa, Estonia. Loving wife of Julius. Sadly missed by her children Viivi Currie (Jim) of Ottawa, Sulev Rauk (Gale) of Sault Ste. Marie and Kalev Rauk (Catherine) of Port Coquitlam BC. Grandmother of Erika, Kyle, Adam, Alana, Mihkel and Karla. Sister of Harri Pook of Toronto, Erla Holstrom of Sweden, and the late Leonard Pook. Aunt of nieces and nephews in Canada and Europe. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Thursday, October 14, 2004 from 11 am until time of service at 1 pm. Rev Bruce McLeish officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
SPOONER, Violet E.
Monday, October 11, 2004
Peacefully at the Grand River Hospital Kitchener Ontario, on her 89th birthday, October 10, 2004. Loving wife of the late Aldege Spooner (1979). Special friend and companion of the late George Hodgson (2002). Dearest mother of Robert (Bob) Dawson (Jackie) of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Florence Thompson (Beverley) of Windsor, Ontario, Linda Thompson of Kitchener, Ontario, the late Calvin Dawson (Marg), and the late Gerald Dawson. Loving sister of Isabel Sartorelli, Lila (Tiny) King and the late Mary Chisholm. Loving grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 24. She will be sadly missed by special friends Dorothy Delabbio, Blanch Hicks and Vera Grant. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of the 6th floor north and the 5th floor south, Dr. Maurice, Dr. Bol and Elaine of the Grand River Hospital. Friends may call the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 5 pm until time of service at 7 pm. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Arthritis Society or CNIB.
BUMBACO, Joseph (#7) David
Sunday, October 10, 2004
passed away with family and friends by his side at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 8, 2004 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Pojda). Son of the late Bruno and Angelina Bumbaco. Dear father of David (Debbie), Joanne Green (John), and Chris Bumbaco (Monique). Step-father of Jerry Kowalyk (Joanne). Dear brother of Jean Gaetano (late Matt), Edith Lonie (late Bill), Vera Mitchell (late Glynn), Ethel Dorrance (late Abbey), late Rose Pettalia (late Sam), late Leonard Bumbaco (Gina), late Bobby Bumbaco and the late Freddie Bumbaco (Shirley). Proud grandfather of Tricia, Sean, Eric, Tony, Kelly, Tara and Malissa. Great grandfather of 3. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Joe #7’s life will take place at the Elks Lodge (261 Bay Street) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Memorial contributions to the Elks Oncology Van would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre.
CELETTI (Delavalle) Connie
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Died suddenly Friday October 8, 2004 at the age of 67. Wife of the late Albert. Daughter of the late Joe and Yula Delavalle. Sister of the late Barbara Hargraves. Survived by her sister Marie Thorp. Special mother of Joanne Grise (Richard Cassivi) and grandmother of Michael and Alanna. Great-grandmother of McKenna Riley. Auntie Connie of numerous nieces and nephews. Friend of many especially the folks at Sault Transit. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre for visitation on Wednesday October 13, 2004 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Rev. Mr. Len Monico officiating. At Connie’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Memorial Fund.
