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LUCAS
Mrs. Olive Maud Lucas, 92 years, of Nipigon, Ontario passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2001 in the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon, Ontario. Olive was born
at Town House Farm, South Malton, England in 1908. She married Alfred Lucas in 1943 in England and came to Canada in November of 1944 residing in Toronto where she taught music. She was an organist for the Anglican and Presbyterian Churches. She moved to Nipigon in 1964 and has lived in this area since that time. Olive continued teaching music and played the organ for the local churches. Her interests were music, religious and bible study, and gardening. She enjoyed the outdoors and fishing with her husband Alf. Olive was an Auxiliary Sister to the Order of St. John. Predeceased by her parents - Fanny and Frederick Skinner, by her husband Alfred in 1983, and by one sister Mary (Jan) Pawlowski; she is survived by one sister Eva (& husband Dick) Parker of Brighton, Sussex, England, by their sons - Fred (& wife Alison) and George, by her niece Taral (& husband Donald) Dault of Timmins, Ontario, by great nieces and nephews - Benjamin, Emily, Thomas, Charlie and Ritchie, by her goddaughter Hilary (& husband David) Kovacs and their daughter Eleanor of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Cousins and other relatives also survive. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 11 A.M. at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Nipigon with the Rev. D. McClure officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon. Cremains will be interred in the late spring at Cliffside Cemetery. Nipigon. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, the Building Fund for St. Mary's Anglican Church, or the charity of your choice.
FARKAS
Mrs. Maria Farkas, age 73 years, a resident of Shipley Street, formerly of 429 Leslie Avenue, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Born in Slovensky Aradac, Banat, Yugoslavia she came to Thunder Bay to be with her brother in 1972. Maria's family, especially her grandchildren, were the focus of her life. She loved flowers and working in the garden. Maria was a hard working woman and she worked as a seamstress at Tee-Kay Clothing Store until her retirement in 1992. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Walter (Paula) Durcok, grandchildren Jennifer and Robert Durcok, and niece Susan (John) Glozik in Kovacica, Banat, Yugoslavia. She was predeceased by her husband George Durcok, parents Jan and Maria Farkas, brothers: Jan and wife Susan Farkas, Adam and wife Susan Farkas and Paul Farkas and nephew Adam Farkas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19th at 11:00 a.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street with Rev. Andrew Hinwood of Hilldale Lutheran Church officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday (this evening) in the Sargent & Son Chapel. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Canadian Diabetes. Association would be appreciated.
Sylvia Izatt
Sylvia Izatt passed away peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital – McKellar Site on January 13th, 2001 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Annie and Joseph Stokes and was born
on November 5th, 1906. Sylvia was married to her beloved husband John on January 27th, 1933. They had many wonderful years together. John predeceased her on July 1st, 1988. Sylvia will be missed and lovingly be remembered by her sisters Ida Scott, Edna Chapman and sister-in-law Edith Stokes, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, sister Vera, brothers Harry and Joseph and his wife Ester, brother-in-law John Chapman, Dan Scott and nephew Dan Scott, Jr. At Sylvia’s request, a private funeral service was held at her home on January 16th, 2001 with The Reverend Canon Paul Carr officiating. Interment on January 17th, 2001 at Mountain View Cemetery. The family of Sylvia Izatt would like to thank all the family friends and neighbours who were so kind to Sylvia over the past several years, especially when she needed you most. Your kindness enabled Sylvia to remain in the home she cherished so much. A special thank you to Barb, Stephanie, Gillian and Kathy, the nurses on 4 East at McKellar Hospital who were so very kind and so compassionate in their care of Sylvia.
HUARD
Mrs. Marie Jeanne Helene Huard, 89 years, of Schreiber, Ontario passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 in McCausland Hospital, Terrace Bay, Ontario. Jeanne has been a resident of Schreiber since 1960, moving here from Dalton, Ontario where she met and married David Huard. She was a member of The Chimo Club, and a life-member of the C.W.L. of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church. Jeanne enjoyed knitting, crochet, baking and reading and loved to keep up with politics. Predeceased by her husband David in 1976, by her parents - Adele and Aldege Clairmont, by her son Andre, by two grandsons - Roy Huard and Trent Orchard, by great grandson David Huard IV and by three sisters - Oveline Lacombe, Germaine Simard and Theresa Anglehart. She is survived by three sons - Armand (& wife Jeannine) of North Bay, Ontario, Art (& wife Betty) and Leonard (& wife Lorraine) both of Schreiber, by seven daughters - Mary Huard and Rose (& husband Pat) Halonen both of Schreiber, Fern (& husband Doug) Luke and Diane (& husband Terry) Dohanich both of Terrace Bay, Angie (& husband Bill) Hancharek of Mississauga, Ontario, Muriel (& husband Ed) Orchard of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and Yvonne (& husband Brian) Hewson of Smith Falls, Ontario, by 29 grandchildren, by 42 great grandchildren, by one great great granddaughter and by one sister Georgina Amos of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Resting at the King Funeral Home Ltd. in Schreiber where friends may call from 7 P.M. until 9 P.M. on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 2 P.M. at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Schreiber with Father A. Fujarczuk officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of cremains at a later date. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8 P.M. Friends so wishing may make donations to McCausland Hospital or to the charity of their choice.
KING
Mr. Joe King, a resident of Schreiber, Ontario for the past 26 years, passed away in hospital after a brief illness on January 22nd, 2001. Joe moved from Sutton West, Ontario to Schreiber where he owned and operated the King Funeral Home Ltd. Over the years Joe’s interests included coaching minor hockey, curling, Municipal Politics and travelling. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Celia King of Schreiber, his sisters Catherine Davis (Richard) of Pefferlaw, Ontario, Susan May (Peter) of Toronto, Patricia Harrison (Wendell) of Sutton, Cecilia Comeau (Thomas) of Hamilton, Ontario, his brother Michael King (Georgina) of Terrace Bay, Ontario, also his sister Louise Speziale (Stephen) of Beaverton, Ontario, nieces and nephews include Cindy, Karen, Natasha, Danielle, Natalie, Lauren, Rheannan, Sarah, MacKenzie, Rileigh and Alexandra, Steven, Ryan, Ian, George and Brandon. He was predeceased by his father George King. Friends may call at the King Funeral Home from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, January 25th with prayers beginning at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Antoni Fujarczuk. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Angels R.C. Church, Schreiber. Interment to follow in Schreiber Cemetery. (Arrangements entrusted to Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 North Court Street). If friends so desire donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
LANKTREE
Mrs. Charlotte Idella Lanktree, 76 years, of the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon, Ontario, formerly of Dorion, Ontario passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 at her residence. Idella loved the outdoors all year round. She enjoyed fishing and hunting, but her home and family were her main interests, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Allan in 1965, by her parents - Sarah and George Bryan, by a sister Alma in infancy, by two brothers - Floyd and Art Bryan and by a sister Arvilla Lanktree; she is survived by her husband of 59 years - Stanley Lanktree of Dorion, by one daughter Marilyn (& husband Laurie) Bellamy of Red Rock, Ontario, by two granddaughters - Wendy (& husband David) Houston of Red Rock, and Trudy (& husband Troy) Paquette of Lyons Township, by two great granddaughters - Dayna and Cassidy Houston, and by two sisters - Ethel Nuttall of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Irma Winters of Calgary, Alberta. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Resting at the Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon where friends may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24th, 2001 and at the Hurkett Community Centre from 11 a.m. until noon on Thursday, January 25, 2001. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 12 noon at the Hurkett Community Centre with the Rev. D. McClure of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Nipigon officiating. Interment will be in Hurkett United Cemetery. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Alzheimer Society, the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital Extended Care or to the charity of their choice.
JOSEPH NEANCE (DONIO)
Feb. 01, 1909 - Jan. 22, 2001
On January 22, 2001, Joseph Neance passed away peacefully at the Versa Care Nursing Home. Joseph Neance of Mudriver, Ont., was employed with the C.N.R., also Commercial fishing, trapping and some guiding. Predeceased by his spouse Emma, survived by 2 daughters Josephine Doblej (Armstrong), Nancy Leonard (Rick) Prince George, B.C., Isadore Donio (Edna) Armstrong, Charles Neance, Mudriver, Ont., Josephine Neance (Thunder Bay), Francis & Virginia Donio (grandson), and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joseph Neance spent all of his life in Mudriver, Ontario where he will be buried.
Freund
Mrs. Hildegard Elsa “Oma” Freund, 92 years, of Nipigon, Ontario, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2001 in the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon, Ontario. Hildegard was a political refugee from East Germany. She was a long-time nurse in Germany and in Great Britain, coming to Canada in 1968 and nursing in a mental home in Port Credit for awhile. She retired early due to a disability. Her home, gardening and pets were her greatest delights and she studied yoga. Predeceased by her parents and by one brother Ehrhard Freund; she is survived by on son Erhard (& wife Barbara) Schmidt of Thunder Bay, Ontario, by three grandchildren - Kerwin Schmidt (& Charisse Wall), Geoffrey (& wife Tammy) Schmidt both of Calgary, Alberta and Heidimarie Schmidt (& fiancee David Hill) of Thunder Bay, Ontario, and by one great grandson Evan Schmidt. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 2:30 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Nipigon with the Rev. D. McClure of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Nipigon officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital or to the charity of their choice.
Silventoinen
Mrs. Liisa Airi Tellervo Silventoinen age 71 years of Suomi Koti passed away peacefully in St. Joseph’s Care Group Hospice Unit early Wednesday morning, January 17, 2001. Born in Rinneaho, Saarijarvi, Finland she married Seppo in 1957 and they moved to Thunder Bay in 1966. Seppo predeceased her in July 1988. Liisa was employed as a cook in various restaurants, including the Hoito. She enjoyed her camp, fishing, hunting and craft making. She was a member of the Oras Choir, Suomi Koti Ladies Auxillary and Hilldale Lutheran Church. Her home, family, especially her grandchildren were very important to her. Survived by: daughter Pirjo (Martti) Kuivila, granddaughter Kristal Kuivila; 2 sons Kari (Susan) Silventoinen of Oakville, Ont. (enroute) and grandchildren Krensa and Brandon, Ari Silventoinen of Thunder Bay, and grandson Jari; brother Niilo Rickko and sisters Sirkka Uusipaikka of Thunder Bay and Helena of Finland, numerous other relatives also survive. Predeceased by her parents Jussi and Hilma, her husband Seppo, brothers and sisters Viljami Konttinen, Osmo Konttinen, Armas Riekko, Aino Collin, Helmi Jansson, Annikki Pennanen. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Liisa Silventoinen will be held on Friday, January 19, 2001 at 11:00 AM in Hilldale Lutheran Church with Pastor Jari Lahtinen officiating. Services to be complete in the Church. Interment of Ashes will take place in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Visitation for friends one hour prior to service time. EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma in care of arrangements. Donations to St. Joseph’s Care Group Hospice Unit, Hilldale Lutheran Church, or Suomi Koti would be appreciated by the family.
A donation has been made to the St. Joseph’s Care Group Hospice Unit in honour of Mrs. Liisa Silventoinen by Everest of Thunder Bay.
BATUIK
Mr. Michael Batuik, age 81 years, resident of Thunder Bay, died in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Port Arthur site, on Sunday January 14, 2001. Michael was married to Irene Belluz in 1980. She predeceased him on February 25, 1999. He is survived by his brother Steve of Thunder Bay, nieces Pat Nolan of Vernon B.C. June O’Brien, Thunder Bay, Donna Andruski, Manitoba, nephew Len Batuik, St. Albert Alberta and numerous other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Catherine, a brother Dan and sister Ann. Cremation has taken place and funeral services will take place on Friday January 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Gillen of St. Patrick’s Cathedral officiating. Final interment will follow at a later date.
A tree will be planted in memory of Michael Batuik in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday June 23, 2002.
REEDHEAD
Raymond Elliot Reedhead, a resident of Pioneer Ridge, formerly of Waverley Park Towers, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2000, following a lengthy illness. Born in Fort William, he was a lifetime resident of the city. Ray served in Africa and England with the R.C.A.F. during World War Two. Ray was formally educated at Queen's University and had a long and respected career as a Chartered Accountant. After retiring, Ray enjoyed watching Baseball, Curling and the beautiful view of Thunder Bay Harbour. Ray was a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Fort William and an active member of Wesley United Church. He wiil be lovingly remembered by: his wife Elaine, brother Wallace (Marion)-Abbotsford B.C., daughter Merle Reedhead - Oakville, Ontario, Stepdaughter Shelley Servais (Joe)-Victoria B.C.,brother-in-law Ray Sjostrom, grandchildren, Kate and Doug Langeryt, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, loyal inlaws Evelyn and Bill Moroz and close friends Ian and Charlie LeCocq and Daisy Barr. He was predeceased by wives Lillian and Margaret, stepson Douglas Reedhead and an infant sister. Private Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 22, 2001 in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, conducted by Rev. Dave Eskdale, of St. Paul's United Church, with Interment to follow in Mountainview Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Should friends desire, Memorials to the Ladies Auxillary to Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged would be greatly appreciated.
Luoto, Matti
January 18, 2001
Mr. Matti Luoto was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. Matti was born
March 5, 1912 at Kotka, Finland and in 1930 he married Martta Maattala, his love for 55 years. He served in the Finnish Army during the Second World War from 1940 to 1944. In January of 1960 Luoto’s emigrated to Canada and Matti was employed by Marathon Corporation as a truck driver until his retirement in 1977. Matti loved his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed making his annual trips to Sweden and Finland, and was an enthusiastic photographer. He was a devoted member of the Finnish Lutheran Church, now Hilldale Lutheran Church and served many years as a chairman of the Church Board. He was predeceased by his wife Martta in 1985 and brother Niilo and sisters Sylvi and Alli in Finland. Matti is survived by his daughter Tanja Hautala (Eric) and daughter Ritva Vahemann of Stockholm, Sweden, sister Sivia Yrjanainen (Aatos) and sister Laura Hoppi in Finland, niece Pirkko Yrjanainen (Edwin), grandsons Rick Hautala (Shelley) of Woodstock, Ont. and Kenneth Hautala of Newmarket, Ont., Rein Vahemann of Stockholm, Sweden, and granddaughter Marita Vahemann (Stefan) of Stockholm, Sweden, six great grandchildren Joshua, Marissa and Caleb of Woodstock, Ont., and Rebecca, Victor and Therese of Stockholm, as well as many other relatives and friends in Finland, Sweden, Canada and USA. Funeral services for the late Mr. Matti Luoto will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Hilldale Lutheran Church with Pastor Jari Lahtinen officiating. Interment to follow in RIverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be at the Church, one hour prior to service time. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to Hilldale Lutheran Church or to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated.
A donation has been made to Hilldale Lutheran Church in honour of Mr. Matti Luoto by Everest of Thunder Bay.
GAGNON
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Monica Mary Gagnon, age 70 years, a resident of 393 Balsam Street, who passed away unexpectedly in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - McKellar on Thursday, December 28th, 2000 were held on Wednesday, January 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Scott Gale. The service was followed by a luncheon in Harbourview’s Reception Hall. A Private interment of cremains will take place at a later date. Prayers were offered Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. Jean-Paul Tennier and Monica’s nephew Jeff Otto proclaimed a reading; Rene Kanary, George Gagnon Jr. and Sharon Peters offered Prayers of Petition; daughter Patricia Pyhtila delivered a beautiful poem symbolizing her mother’s journey through life and eternal home-coming and granddaughter Rene Kanary, read a heartfelt poem which she had composed for her grandmother. Monica’s grandchildren and great grandchild presented the offertory gifts; Susan Tennier acted as Eucharistic Minister and Catherine Wallace organized the beautiful music. Monica was blessed to have attending the Funeral Service, niece Maureen Otto and her children from Barrie ON and nephew Jeffrey Otto and his wife Paula from Vancouver, B.C.
ENGLISH
Mr. “Gerry” Gerald Robert English. The family announces with sorrow his death at Geraldton District Hospital on January 17, 2001 at the age of 57 years. Beloved husband of Sonja and dearest father of: Andrew and Katelin. He is survived by his mother; Caroline McIlmoyle, his step-father Russ McIlmoyle, both of Peterborough, his mother-in-law; Marianne Oraszewski of Nipigon, his brother: James English (Nancy) of Peterborough, his nieces: Lori and Julie, his sister-in-law: Monika Lawrence of Waterloo, his niece: Terr-Lynn of New Zealand and his nephew: Chris of London. Pre-deceased by his father George English, his father-in-law John Oraszewski, his grand-parents and aunts and uncles. Gerry was actively involved in the community through Ducks Unlimited, Crime Stoppers, the local Citizens’ Committee, the Airport Commission and Air Cadets. For 31 years he worked for the MNR as a Conservation Officer, Fish & Wildlife Supervisory and Enforcement Specialist. He thoroughly enjoyed his career especially the many strong friendships he formed over the years. Being retired for the past 7 years, Gerry often commented that it was the best job he ever had. He love going hunting, fishing and being outdoors with his family and friends. Friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home (Geraldton) on Sunday, January 21st from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The funeral ceremony will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Geraldton) on Monday, January 22nd at 11:00 am with the Rev. Joanne Macodrum officiating with cremation to follow. Donations to Ducks Unlimited or to the Chrohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
FISCHER
Gerald (Jerry) Fischer passed away peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - McKellar on January 18, 2001 with his wife and family at his side. Jerry was born
on June 5, 1922 in North Bay, first son of Leonard and Dorothy Fischer. He came to Schreiber in his late teens and, began working for the CPR, retiring in 1982. He married Florence Didych in 1951. Family was important to Jerry and he passed along his love of fishing and hockey to his three sons. The family shared many happy times together trying for the ‘big one’ on Lake Superior or driving the highways to neighbouring towns for hockey tournaments. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Florence, sons Craig (Marilyn), Dean (Sue), John (Debbie), granddaughter Kelsee, sisters-in-law Zonie Fischer and Jean Fisher and their families and brother-in-law Robert Robbins. Numerous other relatives also survive. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Dorothy, and brothers Wallace and Harold. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 22nd at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church in Schreiber with Reverend David Sparkes officiating. Visitation for friends will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21st at St. Andrew’s United Church, Schreiber. Friends so wishing may make donations to St. Andrew’s United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of their choice.
