passed away peacefully, at the General Hospital on Saturday June 5, 2004 after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis; Anna DeSimone at the age of 64 years. Beloved wife of Nello DeSimone. Devoted mother of; RudyAnn Putton (Silvano) and Ted DeSimone (Shannon). Cherished nanna of; Dakoda, Storm, Justice and Sthone. Dear sister of; Lina Berlingieri (Carmen) and Maria Cipparone (Mario). Anna will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Church on Wednesday June 9, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family. A special thank to the I.C.U. nurses at the General Hospital for their wonderful care. ()
DRAPER, Anne (nee Taylor)
Monday, June 07, 2004
Peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, June 7, 2004 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of over 52 years to the late Jack Draper. Loving mother of Glenys Lawrence (Dave) and Sally Martinez (Ernie). Grandmother of Sabrina, Liana, Angela, Debbie and Jay. Great grandmother of Alex, Gus, Cody, Nicole, Sarah and Brandon. Anne will be sadly missed by her sister May Fortin (late Bummer) and is predeceased by Ethel Gutcher (late Loyal), Charles (late Saidie), Bob (late Lillian), Earl (late Grace), Harry (late Mable), George (late Donalda), Arthur (late Belle) and Tom (late Lucy). Anne is survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 from 1:30 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Rev. Bob Elkin officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HOPE, Wayne
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of over 34 years to Nancy Hope. Loving father of Tracey Payer (Dino), and Terri-Sue Quinn-Nott (Keith). Dear brother of Blayne Hope (Arleen). Predeceased by his parents Robert and Gayley Hope, by his sister Roberta Robins (John) and by his brothers John Hope (Zella) and Bernie Hope. Wayne is the brother-in-law of Patricia Clarke (Gary), Leona Clark (Ron), Marie Morgan (late Tom), Jerry Pearson (Candice) Danny Pearson (Beverley) and the late Ellen Growden (Jim) and Alex Pearson. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated at St. Gerard Majella Church on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 1 pm. Rev. George LaPierre and Rev. Larry Burton officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Palliative Care Unit, Kidney Foundation or to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
OSTERTAG, Donna
Sunday, June 06, 2004
After a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Morley Ostertag. Loving and caring mother of Randy Cormier (late Barb), Peter Ostertag (fiancée Mona), Morlene Ranta (friend Chris Daly). Proud grandmother of Dean, Dwayne, John, and Jason (Randy), Meredith (Peter), Danah and Taylor (Morlene). Dear sister and best friend Doris Yakich (late Joe Yakich). Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Eun-Joo Park officiating. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
PACELLA, Ines
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Peacefully at the Tendercare Nursing Home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Guido Pacella. Ines is survived by her sister Rosina Marcaccio (late Corrado)of Italy and predeceased by Elda Ferranti (late Erminio), Esterina Amaola (late Fiorello), Mima Ferranti (late Lino), Ada Bella (late Dante), Guiseppe Marzetti (Gurinna) and Achille Marzetti (Silvana). Sister-in-law of Mafalda Pacella (late Bruno)of Italy. Ines will be sadly missed by her nephew Paul Pacella (Millie), and friends Enis Perugini (late Leno), Adele Perugini (John Dudgeon) Luigina Candido (late Delfino) and by many nieces and nephews. Ines was devoted to helping the poor and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Women’s League and the Legion of Mary. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Monday, June 7, 2004 from 7-9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated from Precious Blood Cathedral on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 11 am. Rev. Bernard Burns officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Precious Blood Cathedral or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
PERLINI, Palma “Mina”
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Passed peacefully embraced by her loving God, to join her loving husband Omero and her parents Luigia and Federico Eusebi on Saturday, June 5, 2004. Loving Mamma to Arturo Perlini (Sestina) and Marisa “Mary” Greco (Patrick). Special Nonna to Sandra Martone (Donato), Anne Louise Perlini, Dr. Arthur H. Perlini, Patti-Anne Garofalo (Tony), Paula Greco and Anthony Greco. Cherished Great Nonna to Elisa, Giulia and Renata Martone and Anthony and Alyssa Garofalo, Simona and Steven Newton and Matthew Greco. Special Aunt to Bianca DiDonato (Albert). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sister of Emilio Eusebi (late Maria), late Elpidio Eusebi (late Giuseppina) and late Antonio Eusebi. Sister-in-law of late Arturo Perlini, Eleonora Perlini (late Muzio) late Iride Tombari (late Duilio), late Edvige Perlini. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Veronica’s Church on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11 am. Rev. Paul Conway officiating. Memorial contributions to St. Veronica’s Church, Lupus Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
THOMPSON, John Charles (Chuck)
Monday, June 14, 2004
passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, June 13, 2004 at the age of 48. Sadly missed by his wife Carey and Children Derek and Erin and the late infant John Charles Jr. Loving son of Betty and the late Fred. Grandson of Ella Thompson of Thorold. Brother of Sandra (Robert), Maureen (Ted) and Carol. Uncle of Jennifer, Kerry, Luke (Melinda) and Casey. John was a long-time employee of St. Mary’s paper and was well known in the community for his involvement as a hockey coach. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 1 pm. Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Memorial contributions to the N.I.C.U. or Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BELEC, Florence
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Surrounded by love, Florence Belec peacefully passed away on June 12, 2004 at the age of 87. Florence is survived by her daughters Judi (Bob) – Calgary, Barbara (Bill) – Conestoga, Cathie (Kevin) – Kansas; grandchildren Laurie, Lynda, Kim, Rob, Scott, Melora, Raegan, Justin, Katie and Brenna; and great grandchildren Mia and Brenley. She was predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd, cherished daughter Bonnie (Roy) and sister Artimise. Often described as a fashion plate in the Sault area, Flo epitomized style and grace. She delighted in the camp life of chipmunks, loons, playing cards and spending time with loved ones. Gently guiding us with her wisdom, love and humour, Flo will be dearly missed. Special thanks to Dr. Marrack and the staff at Sault Area Hospitals for their compassionate care and attention. Friends and family are invited to a “come and go” celebration of Flo’s life at her home of 455 MacDonald Avenue on Tuesday, June 15 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library would be appreciated.
McDOWELL, Barbara
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge General Hospital, Oshawa on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the age of 47. Loved wife and best friend of Gord. Cherished mother of and inspiration to Tom of London and Sarah of Oshawa. Daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Chasty. Daughter-in-law of the late Tom and Margaret McDowell. Dear sister of Laura Chasty and Edward Chasty Jr. (Denise) all of Thunder Bay. Sister-in-law of Irene Millar (Jim) of Scotland. Niece of Elizabeth McDowell. Aunt to Scott, Cheryl and Angela Chasty of Thunder Bay. Prior to her illness, Barbara devoted years of service as a canvasser for the Canadian Cancer Society. A devoted wife and mother, she touched the lives of many with her personality and her warm smile. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 1 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Rev. Krister Ulmanis officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
