WALL (nee Bebee), Melinda (Mickey)
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
passed away peacefully at the Tendercare Nursing Home on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the age of 84. Born August 30, 1921 in North Bay, Ontario and longtime resident (1953) of Sault Ste Marie. Cherished wife of the late Ettridge "Bus" Wall. Loving mother of Terry Wall (Wendy), Gary Wall (Dianne), Debbie Wall-Armstrong (Tom), and Sandie Weeks (Marvin). Proud grandmother of Don Wall (Yolanda), Marci Wall (Jimmy), Terri-Lee Weeks (Matt), Corey Wall, Kathryn Armstrong (Steve), Leslie Weeks (Jimmy), Jackie Armstrong and Will Armstrong. Great grandmother of Allison Wall, Sasha and Megan Morrison. Survived by sister-in-law Claire Graham and brother-in-law Bernie Merriman. Predeceased by sisters Iva Heifner (Carl), Leah (Bud) Welsh (Tom), brother Emery Bebee (Dixie), sisters-in-law Ila Hawkins (Joe), Norma Mitchell, Aldean Merriman, Mildred Oliver and brothers-in-law Bill Graham and Allan Mitchell. Good friend of Inez Lehto. Aunt Mickey will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service on Friday, April 28, 2006 from Willowgrove United Church at 11 am. Rev. Bruce McLiesh officiating. Internment Greenwood Cemetery. Mickey was a member of the Order of the Royal Purple Lodge, Branch 155 for over 50 years. She was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25 for many years. Memorial donations to the Elks' Oncology Van, Willowgrove United Church, New SAH Fund or to the Canadian Hearing Society would be appreciated by the family. Members of the Order of the Royal Purple Lodge are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home on Thursday evening at 6:30 pm for a service for the late Mickey Wall. Special thanks to Bonnie Whitley and to the staff of Tendercare Nursing Home for their loving care of our Mom.
GERHART, Al
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, April 23, 2006 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Matille. Loving father of Richard (Cindy-Lee) and Don. Proud grandfather of Brad, Brent, Tara, Mandy and Krista. Dear brother of Grace Corrigan (Don) and the late Harry Gerhart (Marguerite). Al will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 from 1 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Mrs. Helen Smith officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HOLT, John Leonard
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
His sister Margaret Ann Saarela (Holt) wishes to announce her brother's peaceful passing at the Plummer Memorial Hospital Oncology/Palliative Care Unit on Saturday April 22nd, 2006. A special thanks to the caring nurses there. John was brother-in-law to Gunther Saarela (Margaret) and uncle to Greg Saarela. He will be missed by close friends of his throughout the Sault and residents of the home where he held bingo's and entertained with piano and organ recitals. Born in Lanark County outside of Ottawa, where he will be remembered by his cousins of the Ferguson family and also in England by the Holt family. John will be cremated and interred at Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a memorial service from his close friend Major Darrell Collar of the Salvation Army (date and time to be announced). His musical talents will be laid to rest at the age of 68 years. Donations on John's behalf can be made to the Sault Ste. Marie Salvation Army. (Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home 942 Great Northern Road 945-7758).
MCFARLANE, Dwight
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dwight William Benjamin McFarlane, age 61, on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Sault Area Hospital, Plummer Oncology Site. Dwight’s last hours, after a valiant battle with cancer, were spent in the company of his family and closest friends. He took his last breath cradled in the arms of his beloved wife, Carol (nee Lazarovitch), best friend and soul mate for 38 years. Dearest son of Rodney and Margaret McFarlane (nee Yantha) of Pembroke, Ontario. Beloved son-in-law of Jeanette Lazarovitch (nee Ksionzek) and the late Stanley. Dearest brother of David (Audrey) of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Michael (Brenda) and Colleen Reynolds (Darrell) of Pembroke, Ontario and the late Roy of Montreal. Dearest brother-in-law of Ken Lazarovitch (Anona) of Burlington, Ontario. Beloved uncle of Kelly Ann McFarlane of Montreal, Shawn McFarlane (Chantal) of Douglas, Ontario, Paul McFarlane (Traci), Adam McFarlane and Elissa McFarlane all of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Michael Lazarovitch of Toronto and Thomas Lazarovitch of Burlington. Great uncle of Isabella McFarlane of Montreal and Harley McFarlane of Port Coquitlam. Sadly missed by his aunts and cousins, his close friends, golf buddies, curling and slowpitch teammates. Dwight will be fondly remembered by the many students, parents and colleagues whose lives he touched in his 33 years of teaching. Dwight was a wonderful role model to all. His love of life, compassion, integrity, wit, loyalty, cheerful optimism, courage and determination to succeed at everything he put his mind to are qualities we all cherished in him. He brought out the very best in all of us and our lives are richer for having known him. God has taken home one of His best. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 492 Wellington St. E. from 2 – 4 & 7 – 10 pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Funeral Mass to be celebrated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 11 am. Father Michael Williams officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. David Walde and the wonderfully loving and compassionate staff of the Chemo Suite, Medical Daycare Unit and the Oncology Unit. Dwight thought the world of you. Memorial contributions to the Algoma Regional Cancer Centre or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada would be appreciated.
ONISHENKO, Rosella Clara
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, April 22, 2006 in her 69th year. Cherished mother of Ken Jr. (Terrie) and Brian (Judy). Dearest grandmother of Brian Jr. (Tania), Peter, Jessica, Jason and Alexa. Precious great grandmother of Elena. At the request of Rose, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 759-2522)
GOODFELLOW (Wright) (Robinson), Teresa
Monday, April 24, 2006
"At last mom's ship came off the rocks". Peacefully at home in the care of her family on Wednesday, April 20, 2006. Teresa Goodfellow at the age of 78 years. Daughter of the late John and the late Mae Robinson. Beloved mother of Beverly Skagen (Dennis), Barry Wright (Carol), Barbara Wardlaw, Patsy (Ray), Peggy Rice (Ray), Gibson, Joseph (Melissa), John (Rachel) and the late Blance Shaw, the late Clifford Wright (Donna), the late Gary Wright (Trudy) and the late Melvyn Wright (Penny). Dear mother-in-law to Ken Knipple, Jim Shaw, Loretta Wright, Clint Wardlaw, Michelle Neveau, Lana Jones and the late John McLean. Dear grandmother of 30 and great grandmother of many. Sister of Jack Robinson (Dorothy) and foster sister to Marlene Antonio (David) and many others. Friends may call at the O'Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home (corner of Cathcart & St. James Streets) Sunday, April 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass at Mother of God Church, Goulais River with Fr. Don McMillan officiating Monday April 24 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, Goulais Mission. Teresa had a hard life but always a kind heart, from Guargantua, Batchewana Bay, Goulais Bay and the Sault. She lived one day at a time always sharing what little she had with family, friends, neighbours and strangers alike.
KERHANOVICH, Richard A.
Monday, April 24, 2006
passed away at the Sault Area Hospital - General Site after a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 16, 2006 in his 58th year. Husband of the late Peggy. Father of John and grandfather of Braden. Son of Mary Kerhanovich (Earl Meyers) and the late George Kerhanovich. Brother of George (Donna) and John (Carol). Father-in-law of Julie Kerhanovich. Uncle of Marnie, John, Cassie and Cliff (C.J.) A private family service was held at Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday, April 21, 2006 with Reverend Bruce McLeish officiating. Memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Elk's Oncology Van would be appreciated by the family.
LEBRUN, Orianne (Dora)
Monday, April 24, 2006
At Lady Dunn Hospital, Wawa, on Saturday, April 22, 2006. Orianne Lebrun, beloved wife of the late Aldege Lebrun. Dear mother of Rita Timm (late Leo), the late Donald (late Rejeanne), (Myrna), Jeannine Albert (Wilfred), Cecile Bellefleur (late Gerald), Lucy Sigo (John), Evelyn Diak (Elmer), Roland (Linda), and Diane McLean (Jerry). Sister of the late Oliver Belleveau, Marie-Ange Tremblay and Blanche Poirier. She will be sadly missed by her twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Resting at the Gilmartin Funeral Home, 140 Churchill Ave., Wawa from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2006. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Trevor Scarfone at St. Monica's Church on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. For those who wish donations to the Lady Dunn Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
