McFADDEN, William G. (Bill)
Saturday, August 14, 2004
passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2004 peacefully after a short valiant battle with cancer at the Blind River District Health Centre at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Catherine and the late Christine (deceased 1984). Will be greatly missed by his children: Michael (Lise), Katherine Tayler (Richard), Kimberly (Dieter Friske), Bruce (Barbara), Shannon (Brian Aikenhead), Cassandra Thompson (Mike), Andrea Rainville (Gerard), Tom Ciotka, Mac Ciotka (Fleurette) and Mary Jo Roy (J.P.). Remembered always by his grandchildren: Philippe, Stephanie and Mathieu, Christopher, Jennifer and Brandon, Tyler, Brock, Brent and Cindy, Ryan and Christine, Katelyn and Kyle, Chris (Melanie), Greg (Amie) and Mike (April), Tabatha (Andre) and Ryan (Caitlin), Samantha (Gerry), Katryna and Alysha, Carla (Albert) and Corrie (Jason) and Roberta and Michaela. Cherished by his great grandchildren: Madison and Paige, Alexandre, Mikayla and Maddison and Andrew. Proudly remembered by his brothers and sisters: Jack (Eva), Robert (Bernice), Sheila Malone and the late Bert. Retired from Ontario Hydro, Bill spent his time gardening, golfing, playing darts at the Legion, hunting and vacationing in Florida. Family time was his greatest joy in life. Visitations to be held Sunday August 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Menard Funeral Home, Blind River. Mass service will be held Monday, August 16, at 10 a.m. from St. James the Greater with Father Jim Ketzler officiating. Many thanks to all the doctors and nursing staff from Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, and Blind River who were involved in his care. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke or the charity of your choice.
PIROLI, Franco
Saturday, August 14, 2004
It is with deepest regret that we announce the sudden passing of a dear brother and uncle on July 30, 2004 in Rome, Italy. Beloved husband of Olympia and dear father to Monica, Simone, Romano and Francesco. Brother of the late Leonello (Malvisa), the late Angelo (Elena), the late Silvio (Filomena), Bruna, Maria all of Rome, Italy and Rena Iacoboni (Mario) of Sault Ste. Marie. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews from Italy and Sault Ste. Marie. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews from Italy and Sault Ste. Marie. Memorial service to be held at St. Gerard Majella on August 24, 2004 at 7 p.m.
EDDY, Tim
Friday, August 20, 2004
passed away suddenly surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 in his 47th year. Cherished husband and best friend of Sandra. Fun loving and gentle father of Kayla and Alycia (Bella). Son of Jeanette and the late Ernie Eddy. Son-in-law of Kathy and the late Harvey Eadie. Brother-in-law of Barb Blunt (Rob) and Tammy Cuglietta (Frank). “Favourite” uncle to Candice and Bryan. Special friend to Randy McBride and Bob and Lorraine. Friends may call at the Bush Plane Museum on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Entombment to follow. A special thank you to the nurses in the Critical Care Unit.
KUZIW, Lody Claudia (nee Obuchowski)
Friday, August 20, 2004
February 11, 1925 – August 16, 2004 on Monday, August 16, 2004, Mrs. Lody Kuziw of Edmonton, AB, formerly of Wawa, ON, passed away at Capital Care Dickinsfield at the age of 79 years with her daughter, Lesley by her side. Lody will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Lesley (Ken) Kachmar, Joan (Brad) Chaulk, Jane (Steven) Crossthwaite; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Hinch, Kenneth (Janet) Kachamr, Ben and Charlotte Chaulk, Brock and Col Crossthwaite; her great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Emily Hinch, Matthew and Christopher Kachmar; one brother, Emile (Stella) Obuchowski; relatives in Ukraine and her many friends. Lody was predeceased by her husband, Walter in 1996; her parents, Tom and Anna Obuchowski and her sister, Olga. Thank you to Unit 3D staff of Capital Care Dickinsfield for all the wonderful care given to Lody all these years. You truly are guardian angels. A very special thank you to our dear friend Beata Ziniak who has been with us from the beginning to the end of Lody’s long journey with Alzheimers. Prayers Sunday, August 22 at 8 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 -111 Avenue. Divine Liturgy Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9003153 Avenue. Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends who so wish may make a memorial donation to the Alzheimer Society of Edmonton, Rm. 5R01, General Hospital, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4 or to Capital Care Dickinsfield, Unit 3D, 14225 – 94 Street, Edmonton, AB T5E 6C6. Park Memorial, Edmonton (780) 426-0050, Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre.
RAITIS, John Matti (Jussi)
Friday, August 20, 2004
passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Plummer Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of Irma for 55 years. Beloved father of Jorma (Roxanne) of Sudbury, Maire Muncaster (Douglas) of Alberta and the late Kari. Cherished Faari of Satu, David, Krista, Ariana and Katrina. Great grandfather of Uriah. John leaves behind many friends and relatives in Canada and Finland. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Monday, August 23, 2004 from 10 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 am. Rev. J. Krister Ulmanis officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, SAH Palliative Care or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SHEARER, Andrew (Andy)
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Peacefully in his 100th year at Seven Oaks Home for the Aged in Scarborough on Monday, August 23, 2004, 77 year member of the Masonic Lodge. Formerly of Sault Ste. Marie where he was teacher and principal at Sault Technical and Commercial High School for 35 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor (Elliott) Shearer. Dear father of Andrene Hull (Jim) of Dallas, Texas and Fred (Jane) of Scarborough. Loving "Pop" to six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, September 11, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or your favourite charity would be appreciated.
SMITH, Mrs. Jean Alexsina (Sandie)
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
At the Sault Area Hospital, Plummer Site on Sunday, August 22, 2004. Jean Smith formerly of Thessalon in her 99th year. Wife of the late Dr. Norman C. Smith. Loving mother of Norman Ronald of Sault Ste. Marie and Norma Birch of Barrie. Dear grandmother of Robert. Thomas and Catherine Birch and Christine and Janice Smith. Dear sister of Margaret Sagle of Manitoulin Island and the late Mona Sheridan and Horace 'Bud' Sandie. Resting at the Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon where friends may call on Thursday, August 26, 2004 from 1 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations to Zion United Church Memorial Fund, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice gratefully accepted. Members of Doric Chapter of the Eastern Star are requested to assemble at the funeral home on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. for a memorial service for their late sister Jean Smith. Members of the Rebeckah Lodge are requested to assemble at the funeral home on Thursday, at 12:45 p.m. for a memorial service for their sister Jean Smith.
VALENTI, Virginia
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
passed away August 14, 2004 at age 85. Beloved wife of Arthur J. Dear mother of Nick (Marsha) Valenti. Extra loving grandmother of Jack. Sister of John Kulchinski. Visitation was held at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, MI. (248)348-1800. Funeral Services were at Holy Family Church, Novi, Michigan. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
VALLEE, Verna
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 in her 91st year. Beloved wife and friend of the late Ray. Loving mother of Don (Connie) and Dennis (Karen). Grandmother of Raea Caruso (Steve), Brad, Greg, Josh, Amy and the late Michelle. Special great grandmother of Bradon and Brielle Caruso. Daughter of the late George and Mary Smith. Daughter-in-law of the late Alfred and Laura Vallee. Sister of Marie Rains (Laurence) and Lois-Jean See (Harold), late Sarah Haight (Walter). Sister-in-law of Rene (Tiny), Loretta Thibert (late Homer), Gert Burgess (Ken) and the late Lucien, Romeo, Levi, Maurice, Gerard and Yvette. Verna leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Saturday, August 28, 2004 from 11 am until the time of the service in the chapel at 1 pm. Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Interment to follow the service at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Richards Landing. Memorial contributions to the SAH Cancer Clinic or the SAH Oncology Unit. A special thank you to the nurses on the Palliative Care Unit and Dr. Wystma.
