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BOUCHER, Horace Philip
On April 23, 2001 at New Westminster, BC. Horace Philip Boucher. Father and Grandfather, in his 86 years, predeceased by loving wife Patricia (Pat), sister Anita and brothers Omer and Dennis. Born in Schrieber, Ontario, on December 29, 1914. Mr. Boucher commenced employment with International Nickel Company (Inco) at Sudbury in 1935 and received his BSc Degree in Mining Engineering from Queen's University in 1942. Horace continued to work for Inco and was transferred to Thompson, Manitoba in 1960 retiring from the Manitoba Division of Inco in 1976. Horace has lived in Winnipeg and Vancouver since his retirement. He was a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and metallurgy. During World War Two Horace served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 to 1946 and was awarded the Military Cross. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Fort Garry Branch #90, and Thompson Branch #244. Lovingly remembered by daughter Pat (Philip) and granddaughter Jaime Coan: two sisters Berthe (Leo) Herber of Edmonton and Cecilia (Lucien) Lambert of Toronto and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy. Friday, April 27, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Father Patrick Morand officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Vital Parish Cemetery on Crescent Drive. Reception at the Church. (Arrangements entrusted to the DELTA FUNERAL HOME, Delta, BC.)
HORNER, Olive May
Peacefully at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 23, 2001. Olive May Horner of the Carrington Retirement Residence, Trenton in her 89th year. Beloved husband of the late William Herbert Horner. Loving mother of Kevin Horner of Trenton. Also lovingly remembered by her granddaughter Tisha. Dear sister of the late Muriel Newberry, Margaret “Peg” Tuttle and Mary Locon. the family will receive friends at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division St., Trenton on Friday, April 27 from 12 noon until the time of service. Service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Rev. Cliff Allan officiating. Cremation to follow.
PELLETIER, Maurice “Moe”
The family announces with sorrow his death, Sunday, April 22, 2001, in Sudbury, at the age of 52 years. Son of the late Arthur Pelletier and the late Madeleine Pelletier (née Lamothe). Beloved husband of Suzanne Pelletier (née Beaulieu). Loving father of Joanne Blais (husband Réjean) of Val Caron and Gilles (wife Angela) of Milton. Dear brother of Liliane Bellefeuille (husband Jim) of Cartier. Predeceased by his brother Claude. Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Christine Blais, Joëlle and Renée Pelletier. Mr. Pelletier was retired from INCO. Moe was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in Mindemoya. Maurice’s granddaughters were his pride and joy. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who knew him. At Mr. Pelletier’s request there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 27, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in Ste Marguerite d’Youville Church, Val Thérèse. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements in care of the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, Hanmer.
RAYMOND, Pierre Antoine
In loving memory of Pierre Antoine Raymond, 72 years, who passed away Saturday morning, April 21st, 2001 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Laurentian Site. Beloved husband of Dorothy Raymond (nee Mullen). Loving father of Michael Raymond, Carmen Charlebois both of Sudbury and Paul Raymond (wife Nikki) of Renfrew. Cherished step father of Donna (husband Michel Regimbal) of Ottawa, Michael Visentin (wife Heather) of Parry Sound, Debbie Haesche of Connecticut, Lynn Visentin of Low Quebec, Gwen Visentin and Jim Vinsentin both of Toronto. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his 10 grandchildren Anthony, Chris, Nicholas, Josh, Sean, Matthew, Tyler, Samantha, Kevin, Cple. Pierre was a dedicated miner for Inco, retiring after 33 years of service. A memorial service celebrating Pierre’s life will be held Friday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, 233 Larch St. Donations to the Heart & Soul Campaign would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME.
RINALDI, Denis Michael
In loving memory of Denis Michael Rinaldi, 40 years, Monday, April 23rd, 2001 at Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Beloved son of Robert “Bob” and Armande (Noel) Rinaldi of Sudbury. Loving brother of Reno (wife Cindy), Gina (husband Larry Elliott) and Robin (husband Jason Guthrie) all of Sudbury. Dear uncle of Kelsey, Danielle, Kyle, Rebecca, Mathew and “C.J.” Special friend of Sue Caya and her children Robert and Alcide. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St. Funeral Prayers in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Friday, April 27th, 2001 at 1 p.m. Cremation in the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday or after 12 noon Friday.)
BECK, Annie “Gwendolyn” Agnes (nee Black)
Gwen passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2001, at the Westmount Retirement Home with her family at her side. Born in Graysville, Manitoba in 1914 to Rev. Wm. Black and Annie Macfarlane. She graduated as an R.N. from Kingston General Hospital in 1936. She marriage in 1941 to H. Eric Beck, who predeceased her in 1965. She resided in Timmins, ON until 1989 when she moved to Sudbury to be near her family. For many years, she worked at the St. Mary’s Hospital, Timmins as an R.N. She was a member of the ACW of St. Mathew’s Cathedral, Timmins, and was a volunteer at the Timmins Museum. Upon moving to Sudbury she was a member of the Church of the Epiphany. Beloved mother of sons Hugh (wife Agnes), Colin (wife Shirley), John (wife Janis), and William. Survived by 5 Grandchildren: Eric, Amanda (husband Stephen), Jamie, Kelly and Adam. Predeceased by both parents, brothers Allan, Herbert, Margaret, Marian, and Phyllis. Gwen will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Saturday June 2nd, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Interment to be held at Penetanguishene at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Soul Campaign or the Northeastern Ontario Cancer Clinic Care Unit would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and after 2:00 p.m. Saturday.)
HAUSER, Veronica (nee Pandke)
In loving memory of Veronica (nee Pandke) Hauser, 91 years, who passed away Thursday morning, May 31st, 2001 at the Crescent Park Lodge, Fort Erie. She was born in Little Current and marriage Orville Hauser in 1951. Veronica grew up in Sudbury and graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1933. She had nursed for over 25 years at the C.C. INCO Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Sudbury District Health Unit from which she retired in 1974. She moved to Fort Erie in 1976 and attended St. Michael’s Church. A dedicated nurse she took great pride and interest in her profession belonging to the Registered Nurses Association and her nursing Alumni. A devout Roman Catholic when living in Sudbury she attended Christ the King Church where she belonged to the parish CWL. An avid reader, Veronica will be remembered as a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Beloved wife of Oscar Boileau predeceased in 1949 and Orville Hauser of Fort Erie. Loving mother of Pauline van der Grinten (husband Gordon) of Fort Erie and Claire Falcioni (husband Jerry) of Sudbury. Cherished grandmother of Tammy Hamilton (husband John), Gordon van der Grinten Jr. (wife Carol), Kelly Popadziuk (husband Chet), Natalie Tarnopolsky (husband Gerry) and Andrea Falcioni (husband Paul); great grandchildren Alexander, Matthew, Lindsay, Erika, Mitchell, Kyle, Tristan and Dante. Dear daughter of William and Eugenie (Côté) Pandke predeceased. Dear sister of Mae Chevrette (husband Mike) both predeceased, Ovus Pandke predeceased (wife Delvina of Killarney) Eugene Pandke (wife Lillian) both predeceased, Edwin Pandke (wife Eileen) of London and Florence Pandke predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Mass in Christ the King Church, 30 Beech St., Sudbury on Monday, June 4th, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in the Sudbury Catholic Cemetery. Donations to the Crescent Park Lodge Residents Council or the charity of choice would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.)
LANE, John Gordon
In loving memory of John Gordon Lane, August 5, 1916 - August 9, 2001. John Lane, a resident of Gore Bay, died at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current, on Thursday, August 9, 2001 at the age of 85 years. He was born on Barrie Island, son of the late George and Martha (Vancise) Lane. John attended school on Barrie Island and graduated at the age of 14, after which he worked on farms and in the bush, until 1939, when he bought a farm. In 1946, John marriage Louise Smith of St. Catherines. John had a life long involvement in politics, starting as a council member on Barrie Island from 1941-1960. In 1960, he moved to Gore Bay, and was on council for 4 years, then Mayor for 5 years. In October of 1971 was elected Progressive Conservative M.P.P. and held that position until his retirement in 1987. John had quite a remarkable career, having won 34 elections and serving 45 years as an elected member of government. He was one of the first directors of the Manitoulin Livestock Co-Op, and in the early 50’s was chairman of organizing Farm Forums. In 1955, he started working for the Co-Operators Insurance, and in 1969 was named District Manager. John was a member of the Rotary Club for 35 years, and along with Renie Noble, was instrumental in founding the Flower of Hope School, which he said was his most regarding effort. John was also a life long member of the Lyons Memorial United Church, and had served in many capacities on the board of the church. John also enjoyed fishing and hunting, and will be remembered by his hunt camp gang as the “Commander”. John was predeceased by his wife Louise Smith in 1969. He later marriage Leila McDougall who survives. Loving and loved father of Sharon Lane and Ron with his wife Greta Lane of Gore Bay; step father of Linda and her husband Max Trick and Craig McDougall and his wife Lillian and Bob McDougall. Proud grandfather of Drew, Nicholas and Lindsay Lane and Neil, Laura and Sheri McDougall and Aaron and Brent Trick. Dear brother of Lloyd and Evelyn Lane of Barrie Island and Larry and Margaret Lane of Gore Bay. Predeceased by grandchildren Amanda and D’Arcy and sisters Mary Wilson, Agnes Morgan and brother Harold. Friends may call at the CULGIN FUNERAL HOME, Gore Bay on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Lyons Memorial United Church on Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Geraldine Bould officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Lyons Memorial United Church or the Rotary Club.
DUPUIS, Alice Marie
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 30th, 2001 at the Park Lane Paris Nursing Home, Paris. Alice Marie Dupuis in her 75th year. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice Dupuis (1980). Loving mother of Rachel Labbe (husband Mike) of Paris, Dianne Pulkkinen (husband Bob) of Mississauga, JoAnn Levesque (husband Yves) of Beaumont, Alberta, Marlene Moses (husband Stewart) of Mississauga and Peggy-Lynn Houle (husband Patrick) of Calgary, Alberta. Alice was predeceased by her daughters Linda Dupuis (1977) and Suzanne Halligan (1998). Cherished grandmother of Wayland Pulkkinen, Sheila Adams, Todd Lebbe, Mya Rajamaki, Trace Lavigne, Chantal Antoniuk, Camille Young, Jessie Lavigne, Cannice Houle, Dominic Houle and great-grandmother to 8 great-grandchildren. Alice was the beloved sister of Mona Marwood of Parry Sound. Predeceased by her siblings Corinne, Ernest, Victor, Anthony, Gertrude, Romeo, Annette, Val and Viola. A private family service was held at the DWAYNE D. BUDGELL FUNERAL HOME, 1105 Rest Acres Road, Paris, on Wednesday, October 31st, 2001. At Alice’s request cremation followed the funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Budgell’s (519) 442-2200.
HUMENIUK, Germaine “Yvette” (Beaudin)
In loving memory of Germaine “Yvette” (Beaudin) Humeniuk, 58 years, Wednesday morning, October 31st, 2001 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Memorial Site. Beloved mother of Jim Eckhoff (friend Lynn) of Sudbury, Audie Eckhoff (wife Micheline) of Timmins, Joseph Eckhoff predeceased, Rick Eckhoff (wife Louise) of Brampton, Cynthia Humeniuk (husband Darren St. Gelais) of Oshawa and Preston Beaudin (wife Lorelei) of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of Keith, Yves, Joy, Shane, Keri-Lynn, Zachary and Dean. Dear daughter of Joseph and Germaine Marie Beaudin both predeceased. Dear sister of George of Timmins, Vada of Spanish, Bill, Gloria, Betty and Bobbie all of B.C. and the late Emily and Jimmy both predeceased. Memorial Mass at St. Jean de Brebeuf Church on Friday, November 2nd, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation in the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to the Diabetic Association would be appreciated. (Friends may call at the church after 1:15 p.m. Friday.) Arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME.
MAROIS, Wayne Joseph
In loving memory of Wayne Joseph Marois, 47 years, of Lively, who passed away Wednesday morning, October 31st, 2001 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Born in Sudbury, he was a life resident of Lively. Wayne had been a powerplant operator at Inco, having 28 years service. He was a Roman Catholic. A faithful Toronto Maple Leaf fan, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Always quick to help others, Wayne will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour and good nature which he generously shared with his loving family and friends. Beloved son of Omer and Margaret Marois predeceased. Loving brother of Leonard (wife Beverly) and Sharon both of Lively. Cherished uncle of Beth (husband Joseph Weston) and Lenore (husband Greg Yearwood). Dear great uncle of Kelsy and Kaitlyn. Funeral Prayers in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. on Friday, November 2nd, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Arthritis Society would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 10:30 a.m. Friday.)
TAILLEFER, Averile
The family announces with sorrow her death, Wednesday October 31, 2001, in Sudbury, at the age of 67 years. Daughter of the late Elzéar Taillefer and of the late Délia Taillefer. Dear sister of Roland Taillefer (wife Laurette, predeceased) of St Hippolyte, QC, Rémi Taillefer (wife Laurette) of Charlesbourg, QC and Cécilia Séguin (husband Domina, predeceased) of Coniston. Predeceased by her brother Jean Taillefer and by her sisters Berthe Edmunds (husband Leslie of Cornwall), Marie Taillefer and Rita Bellehumeur (husband Marcel, predeceased). Special aunt to Claude Séguin, Louise Hampson, Pierrette Chartrand and Brenda Séguin. Godmother of Geneviève Lecours and Roger Taillefer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd., East (at Notre Dame), Sudbury, Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 2, 2001 at 10:30 a.m., in the Bishop Roger Despatie Chapel of the Co-Operative Funeral Home, Sudbury.
BOYCE, Foster William
In loving memory of Foster William Boyce, 88 years who passed away Thursday morning, December 20th, 2001 at the S.R.H. - Laurentian Site. Foster was born near Ottawa in 1913. He was a great lover of animals and had a wonderful, kind way with children. Loving son of Edward and Mildred (Horner) Boyce (both predeceased). Dear brother of Hartley (wife Eilleen) of Sudbury, Borden Boyce, and Doris Pritchard (both predeceased). Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation or funeral service. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Arrangements entrusted to the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
