TURNER, ElsieWith sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Elsie Edna Turner on July 13, 2014 at Extendicare York in Sudbury. She was 93 years old.
Elsie was born on February 10, 1921 to Florence and Malcom McKinnon in Prince Albert Saskatchewan and was raised in Flin Flon Manitoba. For most of her life she resided in Timmins Ontario with her husband Harry Turner (1921-2004)
She is survived by her daughters Alice Boulay, Sharon Turner and her granddaughters Patti Gannon (Champagne) Dawn Blair (Boulay) and Hope Boulay. Her memory will be held dear by her great grandchildren; Shawn Price, Veronica Urbanek, Jordan and Andrew Blair and her great-great grandchildren Alyssa-Dawn, Emily and Zoe. Her nephew Timothy McKinnon will remember her fondly along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband Harry Turner, daughter Shirley Champagne, son Larry Turner, three sisters, Margaret, Josie and Violet and two brothers Gordon and Bert.
Elsie was a hard worker who enjoyed a full and active life. While Harry was on active duty in World War II she worked in the ammunitions factories in Toronto. She was an excellent homemaker and great cook and had a broad social circle. Her other interests included contests and puzzle competitions where she won numerous prizes that were shared with the family.
Together with Harry, her mid-life passion was their log cabin on Kenogamissi that was built by hand. The cottage became the centre of family activities.
After Harry’s death Elsie resided at Spruce Hill Lodge in South Porcupine and then at Extendicare York in Sudbury. Her daughter Alice tended to her later life needs with loving devotion and dedication. Gratitude is extended to the staff at Extendicare York who provided compassionate care through Elsie’s final days.
Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Elsie’s wishes no service is planned. Remembrances can be left through Cooperative Funeral Home on line where you can leave memories or donations in lieu of flowers.
ROBB, Mary Jean of Sarnia
Mary-Web-BWith her family at her side on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, MARY JEAN (THORNER) ROBB age 82 of Sarnia, died peacefully at Bluewater Health in Palliative Care. She was the loving wife of the late Robert (Bob) Robb (1995) and dear mother of Jimmy Robb and his wife Linda, Bill Robb and his wife Jennifer and Christine Hammill and her husband Dennis, grandmother of Jeff, Jeremy (Alison) and Joel Robb, Kevin and Katie Robb and Shane Wicks (Michelle) and Marisa Wicks, adoring great-grandmother of Austin, Morgan, Charlie, Olivia, Desiree, Morgan, Jacob, Tyler, Kirby, Dylan who affectionately called her “Mimi”. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by her parents Vernon and Nona (Wiles) Thorner and her sister Joan Whittall and husband George. Mary was a longtime active golfer and curler at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club. She thoroughly enjoyed her times with the “Lunch Bunch Gals”, good friends who met monthly for many years for lunch and refreshments. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Friday, July 18th at 2:30 pm. Interment will follow after at Lakeview Cemetery. The family will welcome friends to share their memories of Mary at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 1:00 pm. For those wishing to do so, sympathy expressed through donations to Bluewater Health Foundation-Palliative Care or St. Joseph’s Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
“We would sincerely want to thank Dr. Monique Dostaler and the incredible staff at Bluewater Health Palliative Care, Rev. Deanna Gibson of St. Joseph’s Hospice and the staff at Afton Park Place for their outstanding care and compassion shown to not only our mother, but the entire family as well. You have made this inevitable transition a healthy and rewarding experience for us all.”
WOOD, Sarah
After a 95 year journey our Mom, Sarah (Sally) Wood, departed this life on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Barrie, Ontario. Sally was born near Catalina Newfoundland, the second of four children born to Elsie and Jonathan Edwards. Mom’s early years were spent helping her mother tend gardens and salting the cod that her father and brother (late Alex Edwards) caught. Life was not easy, but as Mom always said, they never went hungry. In 1941, Mom “emigrated” to Canada to help in the war effort, working at General Electric in Toronto. Her sisters (late Jane Tucker) and Nellie Boone soon followed. After the war, Sally met a handsome young soldier (late Maurice Wood) returning from overseas. They married in 1948 and had two children, Beverly (Leo Nikkari) and Jim (Christine). Sally and Maurice raised their family in Toronto and spent weekends and holidays at their cottage on Georgian Bay. Sally was a great cook (renowned for her chelsea buns) and took pride in growing her own vegetables and fruit. After Maurice’s passing, Sally remained in her home for 10 years, and then moved to BC to be closer to Jim and his family and Beverly in Washington State. She was very independent, living on her own until a year before her death when she moved to the Waterford Retirement residence in Barrie, Ontario. Mom loved spending summers at the cottage and enjoying the company of her five grandson’s: Emil (Bernadette), Jason (Tricia), Brad (Cindy), Andrew (Irit) and Geoff and her ten great grandchildren. Friends may call at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME 445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie on Saturday August 9, 2014 from 9 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life Service at 10 o’clock followed by a reception at the funeral home.Thank you to family and friends for their loving support. Thanks also to the caring staff at the Waterford and healthcare professionals at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. Donations in memory of Sarah Wood to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
YUNDT, Joyce of Mitchell
Joyce Yundt – of Mitchell, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her family by her side, on Saturday July 12, 2014 at the age of 80. Joyce was a retired school teacher and the former owner of the Red Maple Dining Lounge in Monkton.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Yundt who predeceased her in 1977. Loving mother of Lance and Sai of Richmond BC, Lana and Hugh Simpson of Sarnia, Nora and Ken Jarmuth of Monkton, Tammy Cook of Monkton. Special grandma of Ashley (Omid), Aaron (Carlee), Phil (Stephanie), Mike (Erica), Amy, Stephanie (Tyler), Candice (Cory) and great-grandma of Ethan, Owen, Anna, James, Kate and Peyton. Dear sister of Marie Hiltz of Listowel and sister-in-law of Gord Cupskey of Monkton. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Jim and Kate (Smith) Duncan, son Zell (2012), brothers Delford and his wife Donna Duncan, Kenneth Duncan, sister Doris Cupskey and brother-in-law Brian Hiltz.
In keeping with Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Elma Logan Arena Building Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood (519-356-2382)
Kandulski, “Sam” Sandra-Lea (née St.Denis) of Falconbridge, ON
The family announces with sorrow, her passing in Sudbury, Sunday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Daughter of Maurice and Jeanne St.Denis. Special friend of Mike Roberston. Loving mother of Amanda Denis (Brent) of Sudbury, Aaron Kandulski of Kingston and David Lacey (Elissa) of British Columbia. Dear sister Of Richard St.Denis (Paulette) of Garson, Bonny Sadler (Norm) of Brockville, Marcia St.Denis and Rod St.Denis (Jacquie) both of Sudbury. Proud grandmother of Deus, Xavier, Emma, Jakob, Lukas and Freya. Sam was an avid outdoors person, animal lover and photographer. She loved her cats, volunteering and playing with her grand-kids. She will be sadly missed by her nieces\nephews Sharmaine, Jeff, Stacey, Tara, Kristen, Courtney, Brandon, Zach, Maxime and Shelby The family will receive relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will follow in the COOPERATIVE chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations (by cheque only) to the Wild at Heart Refuge Centre or Maison Vale Hospice would greatly be appreciated.
JOLY, Marc of Sudbury, ON
We regret to announce the death of Marc Joly on Friday, June 6th, 2014, peacefully and quietly at his residence. Marc is survived by his children; Marc Jr. (Nova Scotia) and Heaven-Lee (Kincardine). Husband of the late Lisa Boutilier-Joly. Beloved son of Thérèse Joly-Guimond (Sudbury). Loving brother of André Joly (Vancouver), Richard Joly (Parksville), Monique Joly-Brewer (Sudbury), Nicole Vergara (Squamish), Jules (Kapuskasing). Sadly missed by his grandson, his godmother Julia Joly (Azilda) and many special friends. Predeceased by his father Laurent Joly. Marc had a great passion for music. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd. E., Sudbury, Wednesday evening from 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Ste-Anne-des-Pins Church, Sudbury. Donation (by cheque only) may be made in memory of Marc to the Samaritan Centre (New Hope Outreach Services) or Independent Living Resources Centre).
Dennie, Constable David Brian (Dave) of Blind River
With deep sorrow we regret to announce the passing of Constable Dave Dennie as the result of a motor vehicle accident at Blind River on Thursday February 13, 2014. Dave Dennie in his 37th year, beloved husband of Karine Dennie for 12 years. Loving and special Papa to Jonathan and Benjamin Dennie. Dear son of Roger and Rejeanne Dennie of Sudbury. Dear brother of Lise Dennie (Lorne Labrash), Richard Dennie (Shelley Gornall) and Liam Dennie. Dear son-in-law of Ronald and Suzanne Sylvestre and dear brother-in-law of Karoline Villeneuve, Yves Villeneuve and Audree Villeneuve. Friends may call at the Blind River Community Centre on Tuesday February 18, 2014 from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service at the Community Centre on February 19, 2014 at 11am with Sister Bernadette Paquette officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Menard Funeral Home, Blind River, Ontario.
Graham, J. Douglas of Toronto, Ontario
Graham, J. Douglas – At Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, On Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Doug Graham in his 58th year of Toronto, beloved son of John and Anne Graham of Barrie and Suzanne Graham of Toronto. Dear brother of David (Chris) of Vancouver, BC, Dean (Tina) of Richmond Hill, Louise of Vancouver and Scott of Toronto. Doug was loved and will be missed by his nephews, great nieces and his many friends and colleagues. Funeral mass will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 65 Amelia St., Barrie on Saturday, February 22 at 10:00am. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Simcoe, Barrie. A special thank you to Dr. Perry, Dr. Morris the wonderful nurses and staff at Hospice Simcoe and Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto.
