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Somerleigh, Veronique
February 03, 2003
Veronique Blanche Somerleigh of Bethami Nursing Home in Thunder Bay, former longtime resident of Nipigon, died Sunday, February 2, 2003.
Born February 23, 1920 in Chapleau, Ontario to Emile and Alberta Fortin. Veronique moved to Toronto in 1940 to work at Eaton’s, and married Edward Roy Somerleigh on November 1, 1941, immediately before he shipped out for 4 years of active service in the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic.
Following World War II, and her husband’s discharge from active service in the Navy, Veronique moved to Kingston with her family while her husband Ed attended Medical School at Queen’s University and continued to serve in the RCN Reserve. After Ed’s graduation in 1953, Veronique moved with her family to Fort William while Ed did his internship at McKellar Hospital, and from there to Nipigon in 1954 where she resided continuously until 1994 when she went into care at Bethammi Nursing Home. She was an enthusiastic gardener, curler, and bridge player during the 40 years she lived in Nipigon.
Veronique is survived by her husband Dr. Edward Roy Somerleigh of Toronto; two sons: Robert (Trish) and George (Heather), both of Thunder Bay; three daughters Eleanor (Peter Rekai) of Toronto; Margaret (Eric) Winterburn of Nipigon; and Christine (Ron Salmon) of Kingston, Ontario; six grandchildren
: Erin Somerleigh; Natalie, Monica, Gabrielle, Paul Rekai; and Veronica Salmon; two brothers, Jean-Noel (Vera) Fortin, Robert (Margaret-Rose) Fortin, and sister Marie Musclow; all of Chapleau. Veronique was predeceased by her parents; three brothers, Octave, Raoul, Emile Jr.; three sisters, Marguerite, Lorette, Colombe; and son Marc in 1965.
In accordance with Veronique’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. Scott Gale of St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, with a reception to follow the services. Private interment will take place in Cliffside Cemetery in Nipigon. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Veronique’s memory to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation, the Northern Medical School Program, or to the charity of your choice.
“Special thanks from the Family to all the Staff on 2nd Floor, Bethami Nursing Home for their kindness and dedication to Mémé’s care for nearly nine years.”
Lewis, Margaret
February 03, 2003
Mrs. Margaret Lewis, resident of Thunder Bay passed away peacefully at McKellar Hospital February 1st, 2003. Born December 23rd, 1918 she worked all her life as a cook sailing as a member of the Seafarers Union until she retired. Margaret was very active and enjoyed bowling and disking, but her biggest passion was playing bingo. She belonged to the women of the Moose Chapter 1338 May Street, for many years and touched all she met. Margaret is survived by her daughter Rose (Keith) Collins; granddaughter Debbie Nadeau, grandsons Bob (Barb), Keith, Frank and Chris with many Great Grandsons and a Great Granddaughter Hanna; Great Greatgrand kids; brothers Joe & Bruce of Calgary, Bob (Betty) Hill; Pat (Carole) Hill of Victoria, B.C., sister-in-law Alma Hill of Minneapolis and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alma and Barney Hill and one brother George Hill. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service for Mrs. Margaret Lewis will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, 2003 at the Moose Hall on May Street (upstairs) at 1:30 p.m. Services are complete there. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Community Care Access Center would be greatly appreciated.
McLean-Sanderson, Carol
February 03, 2003
Mrs. Carol-Ann McLean-Sanderson, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away in McKellar Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2003. Born in Fort William, she was the daughter of the late Herbert & Gladys May Saunders. Carol-Ann received her education in local schools and was later employed with Central Park Lodge. Her main interests were her children, knitting and crafts. Survived by her husband Don, four children, Viola, Bobi Joe, Beatrice and Herbert; numerous grandchildren, three sisters, Beatrice Ferguson, Isobel (Ed) Lindsey, Dorothy Wade; brother Clarence (Gladys). Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. in the Jenkens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Carol-Ann McLean-Sanderson will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Jenkens Funeral Home. Major Rick Pollard of the Salvation Army will officiate and interment will take place in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army Corp. would be greatly appreciated.
Ogilvie, Raili
February 03, 2003
Mrs. Raili Maria Ogilvie, age 72 years, resident of 201 South Court Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in St. Joseph’s Hospice. According to Raili’s wishes, cremation has taken place; and her request was that no Memorial Service be held.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street.
Gagliardi, Amelia
February 03, 2003
It is with great sadness the family of the late Amelia Gagliardi announces her passing on Saturday, February 1, 2003. Just a couple of weeks ago, she blew out 89 candles on her birthday cake. She had a long and wonderful life. On January 20,1914, she was born
into a large Italian family. She married the former Frank Gagliardi on January 6,1931 in St. Dominic's Church. Amelia, also known as "Auntie Red" because of her red hair, was happiest flitting about her kitchen making snacks for anyone who stopped by to visit. Amelia was energetic, and generous, and was willing to help others at any time of the day. Amelia was a life member of the Canadian Daughters League and Drill Team, a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Principe di Piemonte of the Davinci Centre, a longtime devout member of the St. Patrick's Cathedral and C.W.L., and the 55 + Centre. Amelia enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She was one of a group of ladies that started a sewing circle that lasted almost 60 years. Amelia is survived by sisters-in-law Stella, Mary, Elsie Pagliaro, and Edith Gagliardi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by her parents Michelina and Anunzio Pagliaro, husband Frank, sisters Lucy Salatino, Julia Mastrangelo, Carmel Matheson, brothers Joseph, Louis, and Frank Pagliaro. Funeral services for Amelia Gagliardi will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 when friends and family will gather for Mass of the Resurrection at 12:10 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cathedral celebrated by Rev. David Gillen. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. On Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Blake Funeral Home, a Canadian Daughters Memorial Service will be held, followed by a Vigil Service with prayers at 8:00 p.m. offered by Father Gillen. Floral tributes or memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Amelia Gagliardi in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2004.
Johnson, William
February 03, 2003
Mr. William Henry (Bill) Johnson age 80 years, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2003 at the Port Arthur General Hospital. Born in Murillo, Ontario on March 27, 1922, he was the son of the Late Henry and Hilma Johnson. He married his Life’s Companion, Esther, on January 28, 1944.
Bill worked in the logging camps in his younger years, served in the Canadian Army during World War II and finally worked as a skilled carpenter until his retirement. He was involved in the building of such sites as Lakehead University and the Canada Games Complex, when he worked for Gateway Construction.
A devout and faithful founding member of Christ Lutheran Church, he was involved in the original construction of the church building, as well as, maintenance and repairs. He served on the Church Council and as a Trustee. He was a life member of Carpenters and Joiners Union #1669. He always looked forward to participating in activities at the 55 Plus Centre and 60 Plus as well as volunteering at Dawson Court. Bill and Esther travelled extensively, especially to see family.
A devoted, supporting loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His generosity and willingness to help others will never be forgotten. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his family.
Bill is joined with Esther in everlasting life with our Lord, Dad will remain in our hearts forever. Left to cherish his memory are children Arlene (Dan) Soika, Norma (Bernt) Sundberg, Wilma (Rick) Haywood, and Larry (Nancy) Johnson. Grandchildren Kyle Sundberg, Janey Haywood (Fiance Chris Blake), Sharon (Ross) Delapp and Aubrie Johnson, great grandchildren Stephan Sundberg. Samantha and Danny Delapp, sister Elsie Elcheson and brother-in-law Matti Raivio. Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.
Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Esther on November 7, 2002, his parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.
Funeral Services in memory of Bill Johnson will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the Christ Lutheran Church on Walkover Street with Rev. Dan Repo and Rev. Frank Maunula officiating. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma, in care of arrangements.
"Jesus said…I am the Resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die."
- John 11:25-26
JOHNNIE TAIT
Mr. Johnnie Tait, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away on Monday February 3rd, 2003 at McKellar General Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 9 - 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Jenkens Funeral Home.
Services will follow visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
Funeral services and a Burial will be held on Thursday February 6th, 2003 at 1 p.m. in Sachigo Lake First Nation.
Klukie, Beatrice Julianna
February 03, 2003
Mrs. Beatrice Julianna Klukie (nee deWit), age 76 years, of 124 Carl Avenue, Thunder Bay, passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, 2003.
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away at home with her family by her side, on Sunday morning after a five month courageous battle with cancer.
Mom was born
in 1926 in Groningen, the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada when she was six years old. She and her family lived in Hamilton, Cochrane, Geraldton and eventually Port Arthur. While working at Wainio’s General Store on Red River Road, she met her husband John Klukie. They were married in 1947 and together they raised their family of six children in Thunder Bay.
Mom was strong, resilient, always worked hard and loved us with all her heart. She instilled values in all her children for which we are so grateful and that we hope we’ve passed on to our own children. “You did good Mom” was something we told her often. The last twenty years were especially good to her and she enjoyed every one of them. She will be remembered as the best Mom, Nana and Mother-in-law.
Family meant everything to her and it became an extended one with all the children she babysat through the years: Amy, Ian, Jamie, Wes, Kyle, and Mark. They became special grandchildren to her and she a special Nana to them. Mom was loving, patient and dependable, yet stern and consistent at the same time. She was an important part of each of their lives.
She was thankful for and loved her special friends and neighbors: Olga, Ingrid, Helmi and Mickey from Carl Avenue. The highlite of Mom’s week was Saturday when she joined her best friends for coffee, scratch tickets, shopping at Zellers and then lunch with her girls and grandchildren. Mom enjoyed our annual summer treks to Wabigoon to visit Lori and Gary and their boys, but was always glad to come home and sleep in her own “bed”. She loved to read, made the best perogies and raspberry jam, and played a mean game of checkers. The simplest things in life gave Mom the greatest pleasure.
Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, husband Johnny in 1985 and one son Patty in 1958. Left to mourn and miss her are six children and their spouses: Rick and Donna Klukie, Cathy and Jim Shewchuk, Janice and Karl Heinicke, Lori and Gary MacNeil, Linda Klukie, Jacki and Dino Bruni; seventeen grandchildren: Pat Klukie and Catriona McMullen and Ashley Klukie of Winnipeg, enroute, Lindsey and Matthew Vaillant, Lee, Jay, Bill and Brett Shewchuk, Heather (S. Korea) and Tannis Heinicke, Kelly and Kasey MacNeil, Robin, Jesse and Kimberlee Lepere, Samantha Renaud, her newest grandson Nicholas Bruni. Also survived by one sister Cora Tierney of North Bay and many nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Reception to celebrate her life, on Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Reception Hall at Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. Private internment will take place at a later date in Riverside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Beatrice’s memory to St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Foundation, Salvation Army or to the charity of your choice.
DONALD TAUNO EMIL FREISTING
March 23, 1919 - February 1, 2003
Don was born
to Sam and Emma Freisting. As a young lad, he took his early schooling in the S.S. #3 Gorham School. The family lived in Gorham Township until a fire forced a move into Port Arthur and he then attended the Cornwall School. During his early years of work, he was employed in lumber camps and highway construction. He then worked at Canada Car for over 35 years and retired in 1977 due to arthritis. In 1946, he married Lea Miller and had a son Brian. She passed away in 1984 in Lake Worth, Fl. In 1987, he married Sophia Ireton. They continued their winter trips to Florida and enjoyed dancing and meeting many friends there. Don is survived by his wife Sophia, brother Toivo (Emma), son Brian, step-children Lucy (Les) Ivall, Pit Miller (deceased), Chipper Miller and MaryAnn (Doug) Bryenton, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Upton, Catherine
February 04, 2003
Our beautiful mother, Mrs. Catherine Upton, age 76, of 75 Gresley Court, passed away peacefully with family at her side at Westmount Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2003, following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Coffield, Mom was born
on May 22nd, 1926, raised and educated in Inverness, Scotland. Catherine met and married her husband Harold in 1945 and came to Dorion, Ontario in 1946. They lived in Dorion until 1947 then moved to Thunder Bay where they resided permanently. During World War II Mom worked in the N.A.F.F.I. as a clerk and later was employed in a military hospital. Mom didn't want a lot said about her, as she always said "Only God above knows all about me. In their hearts my loving family know and feel what kind of Mother and parent I was. I tried to be the best that I could be." In her own words "I praise and thank God my Father for having blessed me with the loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren He so lovingly entrusted me with." Mom was a good wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Nanny) and a faithful and caring friend to all who knew her. Mom's family was her main priority in life. Taking care of her home, tending the yard and fishing at Wolf River were some of the many interests that she enjoyed. Left to celebrate Mother's greatness are daughters: Helen and Fred Cordone and family, Roselyne (Rose) Upton and family, Roberta Thompson and family, Lillie and Fred Thompson and family, Heather and Roy Todd and family, and Juanita and Frank Houghton and family; sons: Glenn and Jane Upton and family, Charles and Linda Upton and family, and Curtis and Marriette Upton and family. Nanny's memory will also be cherished by 23 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and many loving friends. Catherine is also survived and loved by sister-in-law Mary Pachowsky of Toronto and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives here and in Scotland. Mom was predeceased by her parents, brother Robert (Bob), sisters Mary Anne, and Helen, infant son Robert (Bobby- twin to Glenn) in 1953, father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Martha Upton in 1953, husband Harold in 1982, brothers-in-law: Edwin Upton and wife Marian (1971), Rev. George Upton (1988), Roy Upton (1990) and Donald Upton-Marr, sisters-in-law Jean Upton (infant) and Alice Bannister. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, conducted by Rev. Ed Long. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (this evening) at the Sargent & Son Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Wilkes, Doreen
February 04, 2003
Lilian Doreen Wilkes nee Hadley age 95 years: Doreen Wilkes a long-time resident of Schreiber passed away peacefully on Saturday February 1, 2003 at the McCausland Hospital. Doreen was born
in Cardiff Wales and moved to Schreiber as a young child. She married her husband Walter in 1942. Doreen worked at the Schreiber Post Office under Mrs. Walker for many years. She loved gardening, flowers and birds as well as traveling in Canada and abroad. Doreen will be remembered for the many fine jokes she shared over the fence while working in her garden. Doreen was predeceased by her husband Walter, her sister Gwen Hadley and her parents Arthur and Ada. She is survived by many relatives in England and Wales and many beloved Friends. A Funeral Service for Doreen will begin at 2:00pm. from St. John's Anglican Church in Schreiber on Tuesday February 4, 2003 with interment to follow in Schreiber Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to King Funeral Home Ltd. As expressions of sympathy donations to the McCausland Hospital Long Term Care Project or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
