passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. John Poirier in his 78th year was the beloved husband of Ellen (nee Newell) Poirier for 55 years. Loving father of Keith Poirier of Wawa and Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully) of Plattsville. Dear grandfather of Trevor (Shannon Bluhm) of Burlington. John is survived by many cousins. After his retirement from Budd Canada John enjoyed traveling in his motor home. He was a long time member of F.M.C.A. and W.I.T. and a charter member of O.T.T. He had also been a volunteer Fireman before moving to K-W in 1966. John’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 – 11 a.m. At the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener 749-8467. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. William Johnston officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery followed by a reception at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Iona Hall). As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hope Springs would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home)
WARWICK, Roger Wayne
Thursday, August 26, 2004
At his residence on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Pauline Hamel and dear father of Ron (Micheline), Kenneth, Kathleen Beaudry and Stephanie Reid. Dear grandfather of nine. At Roger’s request there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Cremation to be followed by interment at Smithville, Ont. (Arrangements entrusted to the O’Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home 759-8456)
CLOSE, John Robert (Bob)
Monday, August 30, 2004
passed away peacefully at Tendercare on Sunday, August 29, 2004 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Jean for 49 years. Dear father of Anne Callaghan (Mike) of Sault Ste. Marie and John Close (Mary) of North Bay. Grandfather of Jim, Dan, Laura, Matthew, David, Christie, Greg and Kayla. Bob was a private in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps from 1941 to 1946. He served in Canada, United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe. He was born and lived his life in Toronto, moving to Sault Ste. Marie in 2002. A memorial service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 12 noon. Rev. Mr. Len Monico officiating. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. A special thanks goes to the wonderful, caring staff at Tendercare Nursing Home. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25 are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 12 noon for a memorial service for the late John Close.
YUKICH, Matt John
Monday, August 30, 2004
July 4, 1911 - August 23, 2004. It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather (Deda) Mr. Matt Yukich at the F.J. Davey Home on Monday, August 23, 2004 in his 94th year. Loving husband of Amelia, devoted father of Sandra Kantautas (Vetus), Marilyn Parisi (Joseph) and Wayne Yukich. Cherished Dada of Lisa Wadden (Stan), Michael Candido (Laurie), Shaun O'Neil (Kristi), Alicia O'Neil (Craig), Matt and Aron Yukich. Predeceased by sisters Mary (Joe Grisevich), Rose, Dora and Helen (late Louis Morisini) and brothers Tony, Joe (Florence) and Martin (Kay). Loving brother of Minnie Cedolia (late Armand) and Elsie Hupka (Vic). Brother-in-law of the late Annie Morrassut. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Matt's wishes and at the family's request a private funeral was held at the O'Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home (759-8456) on August 29, 2004. A special thank you to the staff at the F.J. Davey Home for all their caring and kindness. Memorial contributions to the F.J. Davey Home would be appreciated. Your love for your family was beyond measure. How proud you always were of the legacy you helped to create. Such a gentle man, with a kind word, a soft touch and a full heart. You will live in our hearts forever and will be truly missed.
MILLER, Beatrice Ruth (nee Provencher)
Sunday, August 29, 2004
passed away in her 85th year with her sense of humour and zest for life intact on August 29, 2004 at the General Hospital. Supported by her loving children Mary Trebb (Ron), Anne Magill (Barry), Paula Worton (Tim), Kathy Nyman (Bryan), Bill Miller (Brenda) and Roberta “Bizz” Paquette (Claude). Wonderful Grandma Bea “Grizz” to Matthew, Andrew, Christopher, Kelly, Lindsay, Kevin, Melanie, Stephen, Bill, Joanne, Gordon, Michelle, Chantal, Joe and Renee. Bea was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1978. As the eldest of the Blind River Baker’s Dozen, created by Lester and Blanche Provencher, she was an integral part of the lives of her siblings and their spouses Fred, Flora (late Walter), Esther (John), late Claire (late Tom), John (late Theresa), Phillip (Joey), Marguerite (Manny), Paul (Veronica), Henry (Mary), Eugene, Eileen (Larry) and Tom (Anne Marie). Treasured aunt to a multitude of nieces and nephews who will miss her terribly. Bea enjoyed a full life nursing, raising a family and befriending many. She will always be remembered for her limitless supply of baking, her love of games, especially bridge and scrabble and her warm and supportive ways. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated from St. Jerome’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 10 am. Rev. George LaPierre officiating. Memorial donations to the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen would be appreciated.
LILLIE, Stanley Herbert
Saturday, August 28, 2004
At Sault Area Hospital (Plummer) on Friday August 27, 2004 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Frances (Gernon) Lillie and loving father of Donald (Jennie), Richard of California, Gerald of Ottawa, Warren (Frances) of Toronto and Maureen Sennette of Vancouver. Beloved son of the late George and Emma Lillie and dear brother of Lorne Lillie (Laura) of Toronto and the late Thelma King (Jack). Brother-in-law to the late Ted Gernon (Lucille) and the late George Gernon and survived by sister-in-law Rita Gernon and family. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at O’Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home, corner of Cathcart and St. James Sts. Tuesday August 31st from 6 p.m. until the time of funeral service in the chapel at 8:30 p.m. with Rev. J. Lazorek officiating. Cremation followed by interment in the family plot at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The Lillie family would like to express their gratitude to Drs. Beduhn and Mather and the nurses at the General and Plummer Hospitals for their kindness to Stanley during his long illness.
SEMENIUK, Olga (nee Wiwcharuk)
Saturday, August 28, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of Olga announced her passing at the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday, July 28th, 2004. Olga was born in Havrelevtsi, Ukraine on December 25, 1925 to the late William Wiwcharuk and the late Maria Lypka. Olga leaves behind her special step-mum, Maria Wiwcharuk of Saskatchewan. Beloved mother of June Dyni, Goulais Bay; Michael (Monica) Semeniuk, Whitby; and the late David (Evelyn) Semeniuk, Markham. Baba of Steven (Jhoane) Dyni, Ana Marie (Andrew) Felker and Natasha Dyni and Babka of Randall, Marshall and Sherall Semeniuk and Jennifer Semeniuk. Proud great Babka of Sabrina and Jazmine Dyni and Christina Felker. Predeceased by sister Anne Kovacheff and brother John Wiwcharuk; survived by brothers and sisters, Steve (Aulie) Wiwcharuk, Watford; Agnes Bilanchuk, Saskatchewan; Richard Zabolotny, Windsor; Elsie Sawchuk (Norman), British Columbia; Rachelle Petrusenko; and Mike (Pam) Wiwcharuk, Manitoba. Olga will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. Olga worked for many years as the Head Bookkeeper for the Sheet Metal Workers – Local 30. After retirement, Olga enjoyed traveling to many countries around the world including her birthplace in the Ukraine. She loved organizing bus tours for her friends from Club 30 and fellow residents at the Swan Lake Retirement Community. Olga also loved her card games and was very involved in the Euchure and Bid-Euchure Clubs at Swan Lake. Even though she will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched, Olga will never be forgotten. In keeping with Olga’s wishes, following cremation, family and friends attended a Remembrance of Olga’s life at the Dixon Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N., Markham, ON, on Saturday, July 31, 2004 a memorial service followed. If desired, donations in memory of Olga may be made to the Markham Stouffville Hospital or the charity of your choice.
ZALEWA, Etta Ellen
Saturday, August 28, 2004
At the F. J. Davey Home on Wednesday, August 25, 2004; Etta Zalewa at the age of 75 years. Wife of the late George Zalewa (1984). Dear mother of; Ellen Popejoy and George Zalewa. Cherished and loving granny of Andrea. Sister of; the late Clayton Marshall, Ida Reed, Lyle Marshall (Susan), Nina Crack (William), late Logan (late Edith), Dora Lahaie (Royal), Joy Biluk, Orville Marshall (Joceyln), Stan Marshall, Homer Marshall and the late Bruce Marshall. Sister-in-law of; the late Michael Zalewa (Jean), late Pauline and Emil Bator and the late Charolette and Stanley Dros. Etta will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. At Etta's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations made to the Parkinson's Disease Society would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to send a special thank you to the F. J. Davey Home staff for their care and compassion. (Arrangements entrusted to the Northwood Funeral Home 942 Great Northern Road 945-7758)
