COCCIMIGLIO, Ortenzia
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Sault Area Hospital - Plummer Site in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Guerino Coccimiglio. Devoted mother of the late Geniale (Maria) and John (Brunella) Coccimiglio. Loved grandmother of Rick (Lisa), Gino (Cindy), Ortenzia Melissa and Jamie John Coccimiglio. Special great grandmother to Maria and Ada Coccimiglio. Cherished sister of the late Giovanni ( late Erminia) Guzzo, late Cecilia (late Pietro) Perri, late Pierina (late Vittorio) Pucci, Ida (late Giuseppe) Bruno, late Antonio (Fiorina) Guzzo and Ermerinda (late Antonio) Russo. Ortenzia is survived by her many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at St. Gerard Majella Church at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Hamish Currie officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations made to the New Sault Area Hospital Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Thank you to Dr. F. Ianni, Dr. R. Maloney and the wonderful nurses at the F. J. Davey Home, Sault Area Hospital Emergency and Palliative Care and the Alternative Care Unit at Great Northern Retirement Home.
DIOTTE, Norma (Pritchard)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Plummer Site on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of Russell for 67 years. Loving mother of Lyle (June), Darrell (Cathy), Lyndsey, Emerson (Judy), Warren, Frazer (Pam) and Chris. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Margaret Moore (late Merlin). Predeceased by Mona Scarfone (late Mike), Mary McDonald (late Lloyd), Allen Pritchard (Mary), Joe Pritchard and Harvey (Mary). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 11 am until time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
PATTERSON (Allan), Edith K.S.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Edith on July 21, 2008 at the Sault Area Hospital General Site in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Bill for 56 years. Mother of Jane and Carol. Grandma Edie of Travis and Spencer. Daughter of the late Gusdavis and Sadie Allan. Survived by her sister Norline Burch (late Les). Predeceased by infant sister Arline Allan. Aunt of Lynda Clement (Joe), John Burch, Allan, Bruce, Pat (Olga), Ken (Darlene), and the late John. Sister-in-law of the late Dorothy and the late John Howard, Helen and the late Harold Rousom, and the late Jack Patterson. Special friend to Mary Kutkevicius and Rhoda Shaw. A special thank you for the joy her Luncheon Ladies brought to her and to the nurses and doctors of the SAH ICU for the care and compassion. At Edith's request a private family service will be held. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 759-2522.
BICKELL, Donald Keith 'DKB'
Monday, July 28, 2008
passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 59 years with his partner and best friend Linda Bryant by his side. Predeceased by his wife Catherine. Loving father of Steve (Kathy), Scott (Erica) and T. J. 'Bud' his faithful dog. Special grandpa to Kayla, Tyler and Alexa. Cherished son of Audrey and the late Keith Bickell. Dear twin brother of David (Linda) and sister Dale Arsenault and her friend Andrew Townsend. Dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 for a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
MAHONEY, MICHAEL CURRAN
Monday, July 28, 2008
At Sault Area Hospital (General) on Friday July 25, 2008 Michael Curran Mahoney in his 70 th year. Beloved son of the late Earl Dennis and Anna Mahoney . Brother of Judith Anne Evans and Barbara Mahoney. Nephew of Michael Roberts. Michael is also survived by his cousins, the Nantais family and his dear friend Hugette Lamarche. Friends may call at O’Sullivan Donnelly Funeral Home and Cremation Center, corner of Cathcart and St. James Sts. Wednesday July 30 th from 11.30 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ron Ambeault officiating . Cremation will be followed by interment in the family plot in Windsor.
McPHEE, Connie (nee Hurley)
Monday, July 28, 2008
passed away peacefully at the Plummer Hospital on Sunday, July 27, 2008 in her 60th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife and best friend for 40 years of Ralph. Loving mother of Greg (Tania) and Shannon Tallon (Kevin). Loving Nana of Liam, Kyle, Elisa-Marie and Cormac. Beloved daughter of Ross Hurley (late Marjorie) (Margaret). Dear sister of Terri (Ann), Allen (Joyce) and Vivian Hall (Don). Step sister of Douglas Smith (Sharon), Michael Smith (Sheila), Patsy Reid, George Smith (Wendy), Gary Smith and Greg Smith (Lisa). Dear sister-in-law of the late Wayne McPhee (Ann Marie), Bonnie Boston (Rae), the late Clyde, Jackie Frolick (late John) and Andy (Brenda). She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and close friends. Connie will be greatly missed for her many talents and generous contributions to the community of Echo Bay. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial service in the Chapel on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Rollie McLean officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Elk's Oncology Van, the Echo Bay United Church Memorial Fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Walde, Dr. Spadafora and all the caring health care professionals that were involved in Connie's care. Also, thank you to family, friends and neighbours for all of their generous contributions over the past 2 years.
SICOLY, Orlando J.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Sault Area Hospital- Plummer Site on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 81 years. Precious husband and best friend of Angela. Loving father of Mary Louise (Jerry), Joseph (Michelle), Michael (Lynda), Mark (Debbie), Stephen and Gregory (Katrina). Cherished Papa of Marnie, Amanda, Jessica, Lauren, Nicolas and Talia. Dear brother of Emma Carricato (late Louie) and the late Linda Spina (late Eugene). Dear son-in-law of Agatha Caruso (late Mike). Dear brother-in-law of Angelo Caruso (Debbie). Special uncle to Michael and Matthew Caruso. Orlando will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Orlando Sicoly was born in Cosenza, Italy in 1927 and immigrated to Sault Ste. Marie in 1936. After graduating from North Bay Teacher's College in 1949 he began teaching at Fenwick Public School in Goulais Bay. He was the first male teacher to be hired by the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board where he taught at St. Mary's School. He was later appointed as Principal of St. Pius X Catholic School in 1959 followed by principalships at Corpus Christi, St. Mark and St. Theresa Catholic Schools where he retired in 1987. He served as President of the Principals' Association in Sault Ste. Marie for a number of years, as well as, numerous committees for the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board. As a member of the teachers' negotiating team, he was instrumental in establishing benefits and higher salaries for teachers. He served on the Provincial Executive for Ontario Catholic Teachers' Association and on several committees that assisted in bringing about progressive legislation for teachers in Ontario. Orlando also served as trustee for two terms for the Sault Ste. Marie District Roman Catholic Separate School Board where he served on many committees such as 'Focus on Faith.' A man of many talents, Orlando was an accomplished guitar player and served for over thirty years as President of the American Federation of Musicians Local 276. A man of deep faith, Orlando first served as conductor of St. Veronica's Church Choir. A devoted parishioner of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, he retired as Choir Master of St. Gregory's where he served for over thirty years. A devoted husband, father and educator, Orlando was a role model both to his children and his students. He was a man of principle and fiercely loyal to his convictions. Orlando was a charismatic man who truly inspired all those who knew him.
May the poor find wealth,
those weak with sorrow find joy.
May the forlorn find new hope,
constant happiness and prosperity.
May the frightened cease to be afraid,
and those bound be free.
May the weak find power,
and may their hearts join in friendship. Friends are invited to join in the Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Hamish Currie officiating. Interment at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the New Sault Area Hospital Building Fund or the Light the Cross fund would be appreciated by the family. The family extends their sincere thanks to Dr. D. Walde, Dr. S. Spadafora and the compassionate nurses of the Palliative Care Unit. Arrangements entrusted to the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758)
FIGURES, Randy
Saturday, July 26, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Figures on Tuesday, July 22, 2008; Randy Figures in his 55th year. Loving dad and best friend of Ryan and Kristi. Dear son of the late Cherie and Bob Figures. Randy will be greatly missed by his second family - his co-workers. A private family funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758)
