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Kachkowski, Steve
July 30, 2001
Mr. Steve Kachkowski, age 86, passed away in McKellar Hospital on Saturday, July 28th, 2001. Steve was born
on July 10th, 1915 on a homestead northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. On November 5th, 1938, he married Anna Orichowski in the Smoky Lake United Church. Steve established and operated a freight business before coming to Thunder Bay in 1941 to work at Canadian Car. Here he worked on assembling Hawker Hurricane fighter bomb-ers. Following the war, he was employed by the Great Lakes Paper Co. until his retirement in 1980. Active in his community, Steve was a life member of the Canadian Paper Workers Local 39, the Great Lakes Athletic Association and Conservation Club, and the Westfort Prosvita Society. He also belonged to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Steve served as Scouter for the 8TH Fort William Troop and also as District Scout Master. Over the years, as a lifetime member of Broadway United Church, he was pleased to be involved and serve in various positions on the church’s Board of Management. Steve always enjoyed working on the yearly maintenance party at Camp Duncan. Other past times included gardening, hunting and fishing. He participated in annual moose hunting trips until he was 83. Steve’s greatest joy was attending the events in which his grandchildren participated. Grandpa could always be counted on as an enthusiastic supporter. He was always happy to bring his patience and carpentry expertise to help family and friends with their projects. Our dad was a hard worker who believed that “any job worth doing was worth doing well.” Steve will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Anna; four children: Ron (June), Thunder Bay; Marie (Gene) Schaaf, Ajax, ON; Shirley (Jonas) Slanisky, Lethbridge, AB and Don (Liza), Thunder Bay; eight grandchildren: Steven Kachkowski, Paul and Robert (Fran) Schaaf, Chris, Katherine and Laura Slanisky, and Andrew and Christian Kachkowski. He is also survived by his sister Helen Kuchy, nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Steve was predeceased by an infant daughter, his parents, Andrew and Maria; sisters, Wilma, Annie and Kate; brothers John, Metro and Bill. Funeral services for the late Mr. Steve Kachkowski will be held on Wednesday, August 1st, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Broadway United Church with Rev. Jack White officiating. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 31st from 7 – 9 p.m. in Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 S. Syndicate Ave. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Steve’s memory to the Broadway United Church Memorial Fund, 1303 Broadmore Ave., P7E 2Y8
Ryan, Gerard (Gerry)
July 30, 2001
On Friday, July 27, 2001, I agreed to an early retirement.
I have found the peace I’ve been searching for. The fringe benefits here are “out of this world,” and the joy of being greeted by dad (David Ryan - 1998) and again enjoying the laughter of my sisters (Pauline Robitaille - 1998 and Fernande Legrow - 1995). Donna, Mom and Sean, you needn’t cry for me. Through my love for you, my spirit lives forever…
Donna, I know your heart is a little fragile, with its bumps and bruises but now I’m able to take care of it. Sean, my pride and my love for you is as great as any father’s could be for his son. Please don’t ignore the lessons I’ve taught you.
Mom through your open heart, you have taught me love, faith, trust, gratitude and appreciation. You guided and encouraged me to share your examples with my family. Mom, I am happy. Ray, Kevin, Stephanie and Tiffany, I’ve watched you grow into adulthood in such a loving way that I know your mom will be O.K. Huguette, Philippe, Michel, Robert and Raymond, I see how hard it is to let me go. I may have come last in line, but I know I was always first with you.
Mitch, Joyce, Joan, Diane and Judy, keep watching over them for me. See you when you get here.
Visitation at Janisse Brothers-Marcotte Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, Ontario. (519-253-5225) will be Sunday 2–4 and 6–9pm. Funeral service Monday, July 30, 2001 at 1:30pm will be officiated by Father Paul Charbonneau, who never gave up on me. Donations can be made to Brentwood Recovery Home, 2335 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, N8X 1T9.
Tomascik, Dr. Teodor
(1925–2001)
Dr. Teodor Tomascik, age75 years, of White Rock, BC, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2001 while vacationing at his summer cottage at Shebandowan Lake. He was born
in Trnava, Slovakia and graduated in Medicine from Bratislava University in 1954. He practiced in Slovakia for 14 years, and came to Canada with his family to Thunder Bay in 1968. Dr. Tomascik passed his medical exams in English in Thunder Bay, where he also did his internship. He set up his practice at the Thunder Bay Medical Centre until his retirement in 1998. Dr. Tomascik loved his work and was dedicated to serving his many patients, going the extra mile and doing house calls, when necessary. He loved his family, the cottage at Shebandowan and the many friends who would come to visit there and their many get togethers. Dr. Teodor Tomascik is survived by his loving wife Emily of 49 years, daughter Susan Yuriy, granddaughter Alexandra, sons Dr. Tom (Anmarie), Vladimir (Dagmar) and grandchildren Brigitte and Coral. He was predeceased by his parents Tomas and Erna Tomascik in Nitra, Slovakia, and other relatives in Slovakia. Funeral services and interment will be held in White Rock, BC. Flowers are greatly declined and memorial donations may be made in Dr. Tomascik’s memory to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital Foundation.
Padley, Lily Edna
July 30, 2001
Lily Edna Padley passed away at Scarborough General Hospital on Friday, July 27, 2001 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Donald. Dear mother of Peter (wife Patricia) and Anthony (wife Winnie). She will also be dearly missed by her 4 grandchildren. Friends will be received at Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Birchmount Road (Birchmount & St. Clair Ave. E.) 416–267–8229 on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 for a memorial service at 3:30pm with reception to follow. Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.
Ladouceur, William
July 30, 2001
Mr. William (Bill) Earnest Leo Ladouceur, age 48 years a resident of 335 Adelaide Street, Apt. 509 passed away in the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (McKellar Site) on Sunday, July 29th, 2001. Born August 21st, 1952 in Beardmore, Ontario, he had been a resident of Thunder Bay since 1968. Bill worked for Provincial Paper Mill for the past 25 years and was a member of the Quarter Centrury Club. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed bowling, baseball and hockey. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Ann, 6 sisters Ruby Chester (Jerry), Betty Ramsbottom, Rhoda Bolduc, Lea Seguin (Gene), Margaret Taylor (Bob) and Joyce Frost (Randy), 5 brothers David, John (Mitzi), Rodney (Pearl), Winston, Joseph (Annette), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Predeceased by his mother Alethea, father Leo and brother Bernard. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on Thursday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 North Court Street with Rev. Canon John Jordan officiating. (All services complete in the chapel) As expressions of the sympathy the family respectfully requests memorials to the charity of choice.
West, Verna
July 30, 2001
Mrs. Verna West, age 60 years, resident of Bay St., passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on Monday, July 30, 2001. Verna had a great talent for knitting and crocheting and lived for her family and grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Laureen (Cliff) Mines, Gwen (Carey) Petel, sons Brian (Charlene) West of Mission, B.C., grandchildren Neil and Nathan Mines, Chris and Vanessa Petel and Jesse West. She is also survived by her brothers Robert (Judy) Rissanen, Ed (Lana) Rissanen of Mission, B.C. and Ronald Rissanen, sisters Shirley Jalava of Thunder Bay and Linda Turner of B.C. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. She was predeceased by her parents Lauri and Irene, husband Jack and brothers Melvin and Norman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Walkover Street, on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dan Repo will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Gilbert, Janet Winnifred
July 30, 2001
Janet Winnifred Gilbert passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, July 29, 2001 with her loving family by her side. She was born
in Calgary, Alberta on November 5, 1938, older daughter of Morley and Bertha Lawrence. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Melvin Gilbert. Janet’s greatest joys were her family, her camp at Oliver Lake, gardening and crafting. She will be sadly missed by her husband Mel, sons Rob and Scott, mother Bertha Lawrence, sister Eileen (John) Laplante, sister-in-law Laura Gilbert (Ajax), sister-in-law Betty (Gordon) Faulkner (Sackville, N.B.), niece Nicole Dean and her son Casey. Special nephew Mike Gilbert as well as numeerous nieces and nephews in throughout Ontario and New Brunswick. Also surviving are two aunts Marjory and Edith and many cousins in Western Canada and special friends Nan and Bob Cameron (Stillwater, MN). Janet was predeceased by her father Morley in 1978. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, August 3rd, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, May Street. Should friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospice Unit. A special thanks to Dr. Chaudhuri, Dr. Davis, Dr. Tsianou and the wonderful nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospice and McKellar Hospital.
Scarrow, Mary
September 05, 2001
Mary Scarrow age 67, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, September 3, 2001. She was predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth Mihalich and sister-in-law Rosemarie Mihalich. Mary is survived by her husband of 48 years Leonard, daughter Maryann (Gary) Edwards, sons Allan (Flo) and Ronnie (Nancy) Scarrow, grandchildren Shawn (Angie) Edwards, Cory, Trevor and Sheri-Lyn Edwards, Matthew & Sarah Scarrow, sister Ann (Henry) Buettener, brothers John (Sylvia), Tony (Barbara), Mike (Olga), Joe (Elva), Fred (Nettie), Paul (Charlene) and Andy Mihalich, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Free Methodist Church, O’Connor Township with Pastor Fred Hubert officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
AUSTIN, Raymond Earnest
August 31, 2001
The family of Raymond Ernest Austin of Fanshaw Street (former long-time resident of Birchwood Crescent), sadly announces his passing on Thursday, August 30, 2001 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ena, daughter and son-in-law Jane and Bill Foulds, son and daughter-in-law Jim and Linda Austin, grandchildren Darren Foulds, Zachary, Kelsey and Jesse Austin, sisters-in-law Emily Thompson and Jean Edgar, nephew Brian Thompson (wife Elaine, son Brennan and daughter Shanley) and other nieces and nephews in Thunder Bay, Calgary, Toronto and California. Ray was born
to Arthur and Alice Austin in Fort William, Ontario on November 6, 1919 and attended schools locally before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corp., serving overseas from 1941 to 1945. He was a 50 year member of Connaught Lodge AF & AM. Ray’s career in the automotive industry lasted almost 40 years, retiring from Lakehead Motors in 1985. Ray enjoyed many summers at his cottage at Clover Beach and was a long-time president of the campers association. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Alice Austin and by his brothers, Arthur and Laurie. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery with a reception to follow for family and friends at the Travelodge Airlane Hotel. Donations in Ray’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Care Group, the Canadian Diabetes. Association or to the charity of your choice.
Wolframe, Susan
September 14, 2001
Susan Alma Wolframe (Hosegood) aged 53, passed away peacefully at Port Arthur General Hospital on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 2:00 pm. She died after a brief battle with liver cancer, originating from an earlier episode of breast cancer.
Susan was born
January 21, 1948 in Fort William. She attended Westgate Highschool and completed her Bachelor of Arts at Lakehead University. She then became a speech pathologist after completing her Master of Science degree at Pennsylvania State University. After working in speech pathology, she went on to get her teaching certificate at Lakehead University. Susan loved children weather in the classroom or in co-ordinating many extra-curricular activities over her 23 years of teaching.
Susan was an active member of the Thunder Bay Quilter’s Guild, a former member of the Thunder Bay Kennel Club, a founding member of the Thunder Bay Genealogical Society and a volunteer at Old Fort William in the Neebing Brigade for many years. She was a lifelong member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and friend of the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship.
Susan loved cooking, spending time with her family, learning piano in her later years, and she was always seen reading a book.
She is lovingly missed and remembered by her family. She is survived by husband Barry, daughter PhebeAnn, mother and father Marjory and George Hosegood, aunt Elizabeth McGarrigle, brother Bill and wife Cathy (Dryden), brother Ian and wife Lynn, brother-in-law Dan and wife Gwen, sister-in-law Linda Boivin, nieces and nephews Dallas Cairns (Calgary), Christopher Hosegood (England), Cassandra Hosegood (Regina), Michael Hosegood, Trisha Peterson, Kristi Peterson, Steven Hosegood, David Peterson, Jamie Nisbet (Vancouver Island), Robin Havelin (Calgary), and many cousins and their children.
Funeral services celebrating Susan’s life will be held Saturday, September 22, 2001 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am. Luncheon reception to follow service. Donations can be made in Susan’s name to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
KAIPAINEN
(Vaananen) Seija Anita. passed away October 1, 2001 in Vancouver, B.C., after a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Brigitte and son-in-law David Birtch, and her beloved grandchildren Chealsea and Nicholas. She will also be deeply missed by her son Erik Kaipainen. She was predeceased by her husband Sulo Kaipainen in 1977, father Aatami in Finland 1955 and mother Aili in Vancouver 1995. She will be remembered fondly by her sister and brother-in-law, Tuija and Kauko Salokannel, and her brother and sister-in-law, Heikki and Halina Vaananen, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends in Canada and many relatives in Finland. A memorial service was held on Thursday, October 18th at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Burnaby, B.C. A graveside internment and service will be held in Thunder Bay on October 26th, 3pm, at Riverside Cemetery. A coffee and lunch to be at Hilldale Lutheran Church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to charities of your choice.
McCuaig, Edith
October 19, 2001
Mrs. Edith McCuaig, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away on October 16, 2001. Born in International Falls, Minnesota, she came to Thunder Bay with her family and attended Vocational School. While in Thunder Bay, she was employed at McKellar General Hospital, Westmount Hospital and Lakehead University. Before returning to Thunder Bay in 1982, she was employed at Melchins Transport in Calgary, Alberta. Edith was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter Donna (John) Sdao of Thunder Bay and son Robert (Shirley) McCuaig of Kingston, Ontario, four grandchildren: Laurie, Kimberley, Chris and Jennifer, 2 great grandchildren; Parker and Abigail, brother Tom (Nellie) Tronsen and sister Marion (Eugene) Dessier of Thunder Bay. She ws predeceased by her parents, her husband Jack McCuaig, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Cremation has taken place with interment to take place at a later date in Mountain View Cemetery.
Handel, William John "Jack"
October 19, 2001
William John “Jack” entered into rest at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 19th, 2001 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Margaret Handel (nee Pearson), formerly of Schreiber. Loving father of Linda and her husband Peter Christie, and daughter-in-law Jeannine. Predeceased by his son Eric. Dear grandfather of Troy Handel, Laurie Ann Christie, and Douglas Christie and his wife Brenda. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Pontypool United Church on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services from the church on Monday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Following cremation interment later at Schreiber Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the organization of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay.
BARON
Mrs. Margaret Baron, passed away peacefully at Versa Care Home for the Aged on Thursday, October 18, 2001, at the age of 92 years. Margaret was born
in Austria-Hungary and came with her son Jakob to join her husband in Canada in 1950. Margaret had a wonderful sense of humour. When her grandchildren were young, she would watch cartoons with them and laugh uproariously. She also loved gardening, Kaffee Klatches, and playing cards with her family and was a member of the German Canadian Association. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jakob and Gretel Baron. Granny to Manfred and Susan Baron, Doug and Irene Cole. Grand-nana to Jean Pierre and Werner Baron, and Darrell and Andrea Cole. Numerous nieces and nephews in Austria and Germany also survive. Predeceased by husband Phillip in 1971, grandson Harold in 1974, and sisters Elisabetha and Kristina in Germany. According to Margaret’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks, on Margaret’s behalf, to the compassionate staff at Versa Care and to all the friends and neighbours for their kindness throughout the years. - The Baron and Cole families.
