FLEMING, Gordon Joseph
Friday, October 24, 2008
passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Sault Area Hospitals in his 76th year. Our hearts are heavy and sad over the sudden loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Loving husband and best friend of Betty. Dear father of Michael Fleming (Nancy), Karen Fleming-Yost (Robert) and Nancy Howson (Jeff). Grandfather of Christopher (Vilija) and Matthew Fleming (Jessica), Jason (Kerry) and Amanda Howson. Brother of the late Jim (Evelyn) and the late Dale Fleming. Brother-in-law of Onile Paradis, Arthur Paradis (Rita), Tony Paradis (Blanche), Loretta Sweezy (Dan), Peter Paradis (Cathy) and MaryAnn Anderson (late Jim) and the late Jeanne St. Croix, Paul, Leo, Fern Paradis and Yolly St. Croix. Gord will be missed by many nieces and nephews and his friends in Fred's Trailer Park (Richards Landing). Member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Loyal Order of Moose. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 7 - 9 pm. Funeral services in the chapel on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 am. Mrs. Helen Smith officiating.
HAFT, Robert Michael
Friday, October 24, 2008
(April 1, 1950 - October 22, 2008) - Dearly beloved husband of Andrea. Dear son of the late Victor and Florence Haft and dear son-in-law of the late George and Nancy Hemingway. Much loved brother of Mary Jane Persic (Silvio) of Sault Ste. Marie and brother-in-law Randy Hemingway (Fabienne) of Lyon, France. Favourite uncle of Anthony Persic (Lily) and Andrea Wacker (Kevin) of Sault Ste. Marie and their children Jakob, Christopher and Drew Persic and Noah and Ariel Wacker. Favourite oncle-grandpere of Charlotte and Jerome in France. Bob will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many relatives and friends in Canada, the United States, France and New Zealand. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11 am at St. Luke's Anglican Cathedral. The Very Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment St. Luke's Columbarium. A luncheon will follow in St. Luke's Parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Assistance Group, the Humane Society or the church or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.
MARTIN, MICHAEL ‘MICK’
Friday, October 24, 2008
At the Finnish Nursing home on Friday, October 24, 2008 Michael Martin in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Rose and loving father of Tony (Anna), Ann Erechook (Richard), Thomas (Sharon) and Maggi (Patrick Dillon), Rosemary Connor (late Jim), Helen Lamon (Bill), and Catherine Mansfield (Bill). Grandfather of Chad, Derek, Kimmy, Mora, Paul, Sarah, Scott, Paul, Shane, Spencer, Maggie, Lianne, Michael, Stacey, Shannon, Samantha, Sherry, Sandra, Hannah, Michael and Micaela. Great grandfather of 9. Dear son of Ales Martin and Annie Carrol. Brother to Sister Moyra, Mardi Savage (late Thomas) and Ita Gosselin (late Joseph), and predeceased by the late George (Mary), Eugene (Molly) Martin, Ellen Scogal (late Dan) and Mary Malone (Thomas), Ann Doyle and Angela Carrol (late Mattie). Brother-in-law to Hannah Johnston (late Jim). Predeceased by brothers-in-law Paddy (Bessie), Thomas (Mardie), Peter ( Mag), and John (Kay) Savage and sisters-in-law Maggie McGuire (Kevin) and Sister Martha. Michael is also survived by many nieces and nephews and will be remembered by his many friends in Ireland, Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie. The Martin family immigrated from Ireland in 1960 and made their home in Wawa until they relocated to Sault Ste. Marie in 1987. Friends may call at O'Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, corner of Cathcart and St. James Sts. Sunday, October 26th from 4pm to 8pm. Monday, October 27th at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, McDonald Ave. from 11am to time of Funeral Mass at 1 pm with Rev. Norman Fortier officiating. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre or Ontario Finnish Rest Home Association (Mauno Kaihla Koti). The Martin Family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the many home care workers and the staff of the Finnish Nursing Home.
O'NEILL, Dr. J. Patrick
Friday, October 24, 2008
(May 27, 1931 - October 22, 2008) - Peacefully passed away at home in the early morning of Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol (Nolan). Loving father of Kevin (Lynne) of Toronto, ON, Bernie of Stouffville, ON, Philip (Akiko) of Japan, Barbara Roach (Darren) of Australia and Kathy O'Neill of Edmonton. Cherished grandfather of Sophie, Ben, Sean, Kyoko, Toshiro, Jack and Candace. Dear brother of Helen Brunning (late Frank), late Florence McDonald (late Gerry), Elizabeth McDonald (late Laird), Mike O'Neill (Jean), Carl O'Neill (Angela) and the late Cyril O'Neill. Brother-in-law of Albert Nolan (Ann) and Jim Nolan. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Dr. Patrick O'Neill received his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1956 and went on to obtain his certificate in Otolaryngology in 1964. He began his practice in Sault Ste. Marie in 1965. Dr. O'Neill served as a Medical Officer in Germany for four years for the Queens Own Riffles. He served as the Chief of Staff at the Sault Area Hospital from 1974-1986. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated from St. Jerome's Catholic Church (Carmel Rd.) on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10 am. Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. A funeral mass will also be celebrated on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. John's Church in Glenelg Centre at 11 am. Rev. Anthony Azzopardi officiating. Interment St. John's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Glenelg Centre. (Arrangements in Markdale, Ontario entrusted to May Funeral Home, 519-986-3310). Memorial contributions to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be appreciated by the family.
RAY, Lincoln Charles
Thursday, October 23, 2008
passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at the Sault Area Hospital on October 22, 2008 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Colleen, daughters Valerie Johnson, Sharon Proos, Kathy Kerr (Kenneth), Linda Wallace (late Doug) and only son Mike. Proud Grandpa of the late Doug Reid, Kelly-Ann Reid, Jason Proos (Janelle), Natasha Wichowski (Bart), Tiffany and Brian Wallace and Danika Anderson-Ray. Survived by his dear sisters Pat Ogden (Alex), Miriam Givens (Don) and predeceased by his friend and only brother Bailey Ray. Lincoln leaves behind 2 great granddaughters Payton and Paige Proos, many nieces and nephews and several dear friends and buddies. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Drs. Walde, Rossi and Buehner and the wonderful nursing staff of the Palliative Care Unit for their compassionate care and support to all of us. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 6-9 pm and again on Monday, October 27, 2008 at St. Matthews Anglican Church from 12 pm until time of funeral service at 2 pm. The Venerable Munroe Scott officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. At the request of the family, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
TRUDEAU, Marion Thelma (Ouellette)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion at home surrounded by her loving family and her music on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Devoted and loving wife of Ernie. She was an amazing mother of eight wonders and their spouses and a forever loved and cherished Gram to her sixteen precious jewels. Michelle Kelly (Ken) (Kennalee and Kelsey), Nancy Cotter (Gord) (Nathan, Nicolas & Mackenzie), Shirley Hunter (Jim) (Leslie & Greg), Wayne (Anna) (William, Joshua & Jessie-Lee), Mary Kubis (Chet) (Kristopher & Katherine), Carol Dellaire (Mel) (Mathew & Ashley), Bill (Patricia) (Cody & Darcy) and the late Lynn. Sister of Don Ouellette (Mae), the late Mildred Thornton (Howard), Geraldine Munro (late Alex), Gerry Ouellette (Lois), David Ouellette (Audrey), the late Darlene Grexton and Brian Ouellette (Chrissie). Sister-in-law of Joyce Wilson (late Tom), Don Trudeau (Brenda), Betty Seed (John), Deanna VanMidde (Gordon), Dorothy Sharpe (Milton) and Gary Trudeau (Trudy). The family invite you to join them for a memorial celebration of Marion’s life on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 136 Cathcart Street, at 10 am. Rev. Deon Slabbert officiating. Flowers gratefully declined as Marion wished that you treat a child to an ice cream, share a special time with your family and remember her with a smile. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in support of the Children’s Breakfast Program or a charity of your choice. To Dolly, Cindy, Brenda, Gloria, Dr. Robertson, our extended family and friends, mom said it best in the note we found: “Everyone has someone special in their lives. I want you to know you are one of those special persons to me. Thank you” MT Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.
MCCABE, Susan Ann 'Susie' (nee Syrette)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2008 at the Sault Area Hospital; Susie McCabe at the age of 50 years. Best friend and loving companion of Doug McCabe. Cherished mother of Thomas (Lisa), Charlie (Samantha) and Robert (Sarah). Proud and loving grandmother of Jackson, Riley, Kianna and Christopher. Daughter of the late Louis and Kathleen Syrette. Much loved sister of Diane Jones (Harry), Ed Syrette, Tim Syrette (Darlene), Micky Syrette (Jay), Charlotte Zack (Darren), Elaine McDonagh, Paul Syrette (Brenda) and Colleen McCabe (Orville). Dear sister-in-law of Donna Robitaille (Vern), Jim McCabe (late Janet), Marlene Pine (Morley), Faye Grawbarger (George), Joe McCabe (Tammy), Orville McCabe (Colleen), Colleen McCabe (Mel), Rita McCabe (Walter) and Donna Nolan (Rich). Special friend of Vivian Waboose. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Special godmother to Sarah McCabe, Nicholas Hewson, Ashley Waboose and Darren Zack Jr. Susie will be fondly remembered for her love and devotion to family and friends, for her exceptional cooking skills and her unique sense of humour. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Garden River on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Bernard Burns officiating. Interment at Garden River Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
HARPER, Alice (Cress)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
passed away in her 98th year on October 15, 2008. Wife of the late Melville Harper. Loving mother of Marlene Pidgen (late JD). Precious Nan of 6 grandchildren: Sharon Sicoli (Dirar) Strathroy, Marilyn Hore (Michael) Mississippi, Jim Pidgen Sault Ste. Marie, Donna Berry (Bob) London, Linda Trozzo (Dan) Sault Ste. Marie and Kelly Vautour (Garth) Burlington. Also fondly remembered by Jim-Jon Sicoli and Pam Pidgen. Great grandmother of 16. Great-great grandmother of 6. Sister of the late Clarence (Martha), late Clayton (Olive), late Albert (Ida), late Cecil (Marguerite). Special Aunt Alice to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Red Cross, SAH Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the kind compassionate care given by her wonderful PSW Cathy, and to the nurses of 200Y at the General Hospital and all the health care professionals who took the time to do home visits to our "family treasure". You will be greatly missed Nanie.
