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Gaudreau, Flora
February 01, 2002
Mrs. Flora May Gaudreau age 86, a resident of Rosslyn Road, passed away peacefully in TBRH Port Arthur Site on Thursday January 31, 2002, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Fort William Flora met Joseph Albert Gaudreau, was married and moved to Geraldton. They had their oldest children there and following a move back to the city had their youngest child. Flora worked at the Thunder Bay Tree Farm for a number of years and then in the kitchen at McKellar Hospital until she retired. Flora enjoyed camping with family and friends at Northern Lights Lake and she enjoyed cooking, knitting and gardening in her younger years. She always enjoyed watching hockey on TV, especially the Maple Leafs. She is survived by her sons Albert (Faye), Duncan (Alisa), daughters Bernice (Bud) Wing, Coral (Mike) Tomeck, all of Thunder Bay, 14 grandchildren
, 18 great grandchildren, 6 brothers, Harold (Mary), William (Eleanor), Duncan (Anita), Norman (Bev), George (Gladys) and Keith Martyn, all of Thunder Bay, 5 sisters, Kay Nesbitt, Thunder Bay, Doris (Tom) Hood Manitoba, Margaret (Ernie) Goodchild Manitoba, Irene (John) Tapak Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Albert in 1985, her parents Robert and Ada Martyn, brother Daniel, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Monday February 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Carl Triskle of First Church United officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. If friends desire memorials to the Chrohns and Colitis Society would be greatly appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Flora Gaudreau in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 29, 2003.
Bernardi, Don
February 01, 2002
The family of Don Bernardi, age 54 yrs, of Thunder Bay announce with great sadness, his passing on January 31, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospice after a brief illness. Don was born
March 25, 1947 in Fort William. He attended local elementary schools and graduated from St. Patrick’s High school and Cambrian College auto mechanic program. Don’s love for the outdoors began as a Junior Forest Ranger and while working at his uncle Ernie Ariano’s fishing lodge in Sioux Lookout. This love continued throughout his life, camping with family & friends and finally building his dream summer cottage on Graham Lake. Don made lifetime friends while he coached Elks Pee Wee hockey, as a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus (council 8602) & a member of CEP Union (Local 39). He was a founding member and current president of Graham Lake Campers Association. Don worked at Bortolins & Brescias Garages, Prudential Insurance and Gibson Motors, and finally Great Lakes Pulp & Paper (Bowater) Mill Garage. He married his high school sweetheart in 1968, and together they raised five beautiful children. Don was an avid fisherman and enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, making wine & helping family and friends with auto repairs. But Don’s greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family. He was always known for his ability to fix everything and for his skill as the chef at the family grill. Don is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, sons, Shane (Kerri), Mark (of Calgary), and Tim, daughters, Dawn Marie, Alana and granddaughter Sydney, Parents, Oscar & Velma Bernardi, Brother Doug (of Maple), sister Gladys Berringer (Brian), and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by grandparents, Baretta & Amelia Bernardi, and Henry & Josephine Ariano of Sioux Lookout as well as aunts and uncles. Funeral services for Mr. Don Bernardi will be held at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday February 5, 2002 at St. Agnes R.C. Church. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northern Cancer Research Center or St. Joseph’s Hospice.
A donation in honour of Mr. Don Bernardi has been made to Northern Cancer Research by Everest of Thunder Bay.
Patriquin-Lambert, Audrey
January 28, 2002
Ms. Audrey Patriquin-Lambert, age 47 years, passed away peacefully in McKellar Hospital surrounded by her family and friends at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2002. Audrey went quickly since she was only recently diagnosed with lung cancer on January 1, 2002. She will always br remembered by her close family and friends and is survived by 2 daughters Crystal Patriquin and Bonnie Proud who will miss her deeply, as well as 5 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church, 811 Isabella St., officiated by Cecil Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or to Crystal Patriquin (to help fund interment of ashes in Nova Scotia) would be appreciated. A special thank you from the family to Dr. Simpson for being so supportive and to Cecil Smith for all of his help and strength.
SKALBE, Anna
January 29, 2002
Mrs. Anna Skalbe, age 85 years, a resident of Thunder Bay, died at her residence, January 26, 2002. Born in Austria, she had been a longtime resident of the city. Anna was a private person, who was an accomplished concert pianist, having played at Current River United Church. Lovingly remembered by her longtime friend Irene MacDonald. She was predeceased by her husband John(Janis) in 1984. At Anna's request there will be no Funeral Service, with a Private Interment.
Miles, Ronald
January 29, 2002
Mr. Ronald (Ron) John William Miles age 58 years, formerly of N. Court Street, passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday, January 27, 2002. Born in Port Arthur, he had lived here all his life and married Helen Osmulski in 1965. A heavy equipment operator and truck driver by trade, he was forced into early retirement due to ill health. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, fishing (especially at Arrow Lake) and in his younger years enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by sons, Stephen (Julie Wowk) and Dale (Larysa Martynova) both of Thunder Bay, and daughter Michelle Sloane (Michael) of Rochester, Minnesota (enroute), and grandchildren Mikael and Hanna Sloane of Rochester. Also survived by his former wife Helen Billbrough of Thunder Bay, who remained his good friend. Predeceased by his parents Glen and Edna Miles.
Memorial funeral services for the late Mr. Ron Miles will be held on Friday, February 1, 2002, at 11:00 am in Intola Baptist Church, Mapleward Road (just north of Dawson Road), with Pastor Len Nolan officiating. Services complete in the church. If friends so desire, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes. Foundation would be greatly appreciated. EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma entrusted with arrangements.
Kovacs, Antal "Tony"
January 29, 2002
Sadly on January 29, 2002 Antal "Tony" Kovacs passed away at home at the age of 77.
He immigrated from Hungary in 1955 and worked at the Port Arthur Shipyards until his retirement in 1989. He loved gardening, fishing, was an avid wrestling fan of the WWF, he enjoyed working in his mini foundry at home, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Antal is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gertrud, son Michael Kovacs and his wife Cathy and their children Ryan, Josh and Shawn, daughter Susan and her husband Rick Danielewski and their children Candace and Justin, brothers Frank and Carl, also many nieces, nephews and other relatives in Canada and overseas. Predeceased by his parents Antal and Maria.
Funeral services for the late Mr. Antal "Tony" Kovacs will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 2:00 PM in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma with Rev. Randy Boyd of Trinity United Church officiating. Services will complete in the Chapel, followed by final interment at a later date.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
A donation has been made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in honour of Mr. Antal Kovacs by Everest of Thunder Bay.
Kierzkowski, Julia
January 30, 2002
Mrs. Julia Barbara Kierzkowski, age 75 years, of 355 Shuniah Street, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 28th, 2002. Born in Poznan, Poland, she came to Canada and Port Arthur in 1948. Julia’s main interests were her home and family, and she enjoyed gardening, knitting and sewing.
Julia is survived by her daughter Kristine (John) Fraser of Calgary, AB; son Ed (Anne) of Cochrane, AB; four grandchildren: Jacquie and Jason Fraser, Chris and Bob Kierzkowski. Also surviving are other relatives in Poland. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Kazimierz in 1991 and son Ted in infancy.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. Andrew Werner of St. Mary’s Our Lady Queen of Poland Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Julia’s memory to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation.
Heino, Enneth
January 30, 2002
Mrs. Enneth May Heino of Oliver, formerly of Osoyoos, B.C. and Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away at McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 87 years, on Saturday, January 19, 2002. Enneth Heino (nee Robillard) was born
on March 29, 1914 in O’Connor Township in Northern Ontario. She worked in Port Arthur for a time until she met and married Bert Stewart. During her working years she spent much time at home as well as housekeeping and working her investments. She resided in Port Arthur for many years, and after a year on Vancouver Island returned to Port Arthur. In 1985 she married Henry Heino and together they travelled extensively and moved to Osoyoos in 1987. She was a resident of Sagebrush Lodge for some four years before moving to McKinney Place eighteen months ago. Enneth loved to travel, fish, dance, swim, cook, garden, socialize and successfully take on the investment world. She will be lovingly remembered by her family including her son Ray (Jennifer) Stewart of Oliver, B.C.; grandson Ray Jr. (Lesley) as well as great-grandchildren Natasha, Brianne, Burton, Jonathan and Daniel. The immediate family including Ray Stewart will be in attendance for services here in Thunder Bay. She was predeceased by her first husband Bert Stewart in 1982, her second husband Henry Heino in 1990, her nine siblings as well as her grandson Rod in April 2001. Funeral Services for the late Enneth Henio were held on Tuesday, January 29th from the Chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Oliver, B.C. A second service will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00 A.M. in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma, with Rev. Canon John Jordan officiating. Interment to follow in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted to Sagebrush Lodge, P.O. Box 1919, Osoyoos, B.C. V0H 1V0 or McKinney Place E.C.U., R.R. #3, 7139-362nd Ave., Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0. Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home, Oliver & Osoyoos, B.C. and EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Szyja, Frank
January 30, 2002
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Frank Szyja, on January 29, 2002. Frank was born
on October 9, 1918 in Siemnow, Poland. He married his wife, Katherine, in 1945. They lived briefly in Germany and Belgium before coming to Canada in 1951. He was devoted to his family and received great happiness from his many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also loved to spend time tending to his garden, cooking a variety of soups, and his nightly coffee with friends at Robins. He will be sadly missed by his children, Zigmunt (Joyce Elaine) Szyja of Winnipeg, Joseph Szyja of Thunder Bay, Rick (Eileen) Szyja of Calgary, Nina (Don) Sutton of Thunder Bay, John (Laura) Szyja of Thunder Bay, Donald (Susan) Szyja of London, George (Cheryl) Szyja of Thunder Bay along with several grand children and great grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Katherine, on September 18, 1997 and their son Henry Szyja on October 31, 1993. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Zebrowski ofm of St. Casimir’s Church officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will take place Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. If friends so desire, memorials to the Canadian Diabetic Association, St. Joseph’s Hospital or the Parkinson Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Frank Szyja in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual Dedication service Sunday, June 29, 2003
Welbourne, Dr. Robert William
January 31, 2002
Dr. Robert William Welbourne formerly of Thunder Bay passed away in McCausland Hospital January 30, 2002. Dr. Welbourne was a plastic surgeon in Thunder Bay for 32 years. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Madge, daughter Sharon, sons David and Bruce, also sister Lorraine Leveque and brothers Earl (Angie), Lorne (Roberta), numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his parents Harry & Albina, also his brother-in-law Tom Leveque and his sister-in-law Gail Welbourne. Funeral services for Robert will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 2nd, 2002 from Holy Angels R.C. Church Schreiber, Fr. Antoni Fujarczuk officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment of ashes will be at a later date. If friends so desire donations to the McCausland Hospital Terrace Bay or the The Northern Cancer Research Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
GARNER
The family wishes to announce the passing of Margaret Garner on January 19, 2002 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her brother Gary (Fern), niece Wendy Garner, sister Carol (Kennard) Baker, nephews Evan and Ryan Baker. Predeceased by her parents Florence and Cyril Garner, and nephew David Garner.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
We would like to thank the staff of TBRH , St. Joseph’s Hospital and Westmount Hospital for their care over the past six months. We would like to give a very special thank you to Margaret’s workers at Avenue Two, Suanne White at Lutheran Community Care Centre and Dr. J. Stamler for their care, concern and support.
If so desired, a donation in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Lakehead Association for Community Living.
EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma in care of arrangements.
Almos, Doris Anna
February 02, 2002
Mrs. Doris Anna Almos, age 72 years, resident of Merrill Street, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2002.
Born in Port Arthur on June 23, 1929 Doris was a lifetime resident. She married Bernie Almos in September, 1951 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She enjoyed boating on Lake Superior with her loving husband Bernie and her family. In the later years of her life, Doris pursued her dreams of becoming an artist, and created many beautiful oil paintings. Being blessed with a listening ear and kind heart, Doris enjoyed helping others, and her door was always open to anyone at any time. Doris was devoted to the Jehovah’s Witnesses and truly loved serving God. The time Doris spent with her family was of the utmost importance in her life.
Doris is survived by her husband Bernie; son Barry (Agnes) Almos of Thunder Bay; two daughters: Lois (Keith) Toovey of Morinville, AB and Darlene Almos (Ken Telpuk) of Thunder Bay; four grandchildren: Leslie (Mike) Desnoyers, Stacy (Scott) Anderson, Matthew Butler, Monica Almos-Schwitzgebel; three great-grandchildren; five sisters: Vivian (Roger) Erickson, Evelyn (Tom) Craig, Barbara (Guy) Lamonde, Verna (Owen) Lemieux, all of Thunder Bay, and May (Cyril) Higgs of Sudbury; three brothers: Kenny (Colleen) Poulin of Toronto, Tim (Emily) Poulin and Norman (Marlene) Poulin, all of Thunder Bay. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Doris was predeceased by her parents Timothy and Laura Poulin; daughter Lori Almos; three brothers: Alex, Don and Charles Poulin; and a sister Audrey.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 5th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Tom Cressman of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Interment will take place at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Doris’s memory to the St. Joseph’s Care Group.
