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ARBOUR, Paul Joseph
Paul Joseph Arbour of Espanola passed away at the Espanola Nursing Home on Thursday, November 11, 1999 in his 80th year. Paul was a World War II veteran and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39, Espanola and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Espanola. He was also a founding member of the Caisse Populaire, Espanola. Beloved husband of the late Adrienne (Martin) (1994). Loving father of Dianne (Mrs. Richard Ellis) and Paulette (Mrs. Gary Sokoloski) both of Espanola. Predeceased by his son Denis (1996) (wife Joanne). Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Stephanie, Kara-Lynn, Anthony, Paul, Michael and Paula. Dear brother of Real (wife Therese) of Beloeil, Quebec, Fleurette (Mrs. Wallace Forest) of Ottawa and the late Martial, Raymond and Henri Arbour, Simone Lafreniere, Alma Rainville and Aurelia Paquette. Resting at the BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME, Espanola from 9:00 a.m. to the time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 1999 in the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church with Father James Ketzlet officiating. Interment Espanola Cemetery. Donations to the Espanola Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
BÉGIN, Catherine “Cathy” (nee Burd)
The family announces with sorrow her death Wednesday, November 10th, 1999, in Sudbury, at the age of 43 years. Dearly loved daughter of Ollie Burd (nee Kinaschuk) of Brampton and of the late Bruce Burd (predeceased in 1995). Beloved wife of Robert Bégin of Sudbury. Loving mother of Christopher at home. Dear sister of Teresa Bolger (husband Michael) of Waterloo, Patricia Krystolovich (husband Leslie) of Brampton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cathy was a very special lady. She embodied the true sense of love and care for others. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered as a very generous spirit, a tender mother and wife. As a Chemical Technologist at Cambrian College, Cathy spent a lot of time and spared no effort in helping her students succeed. The family will receive friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd., East (at Notre Dame), Sudbury, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Church, Capreol. Donations to the Sudbury Regional Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Services would be greatly appreciated.
BOETTCHER, Wolfgang Hans
In loving memory of Wolfgang “Wolf” Boettcher who passed away Tuesday, November 9th, 1999 surrounded by his loving family at the SRH - Laurentian Site. Beloved husband of Irma (Mense) Boettcher of Sudbury. Loving and devoted father of Marlene (husband Michel Giroux), Michael (wife Diane) and Bob (wife Shelley). Cherished opa of Mathieu (Matzi), Michelle, Christopher and Gabrielle. Dearly loved brother of Carla of Sudbury, Gertrud and George both of Germany and the late Heinz, Rudolf, Gerhard and Fredi all predeceased. He will be deeply missed but his generosity of spirit will live forever in our hearts. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Saturday, November 13th, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to Northern Cancer Research Fund or charity of choice would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 10:30 a.m. Saturday.)
CAVALLO, Tess Doris (Lazelle)
In loving memory of Tess Doris (Lazelle) Cavallo, 82 years, who passed away Tuesday evening, November 9th, 1999 at her residence. Born in England, she marriage the late Bruno Cavallo (predeceased May 22, 1996). Sadly missed by two nephews and one niece in England and a cousin in Ottawa. Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Friday, November 12th, 1999 at 1 p.m. Cremation in the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to the Sudbury Art Gallery would be appreciated. (Friends may call after 12:45 p.m. Friday.)
DIEBEL, Harold Melvyn
In loving memory of Harold Melvyn Diebel, 76 years, who passed away Wednesday evening, November 10th, 1999 at the SRH - Laurentian Site. Born in Mindemoya, he marriage Ethel in Copper Cliff in 1946. Harold as a computer analyst with Inco for 47 years, retiring in 1985. He was a World War II veteran serving with the 214 Squadron, R.C.A.F. and was a P.O.W. in Germany. He loved horses and was a member of the Quarter Horse Association. Harold enjoyed people and had many friends, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband of Ethel (Lyman) Diebel of Chelmsford. Loving father of Linda of Mexico City and Wendy (husband Jean Guy Trottier) of Chelmsford. Loving grandfather of Bryan and Christina. Dear son of the late Ted and Ana Diebel both predeceased. Dear brother of Robert (wife Sheila) of Espanola and the late Keith predeceased (wife Shil of Sudbury). Legion Funeral Service in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. on Friday, November 12th, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553, Chelmsford. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday.)
DUNCAN, Leila May (Cliff)
In loving memory of Leila May (Cliff) Duncan, 89 years, who passed away Thursday morning, November 11th, 1999 at the SRH - St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late John Duncan (predeceased 1965). Loving mother of William “Bill” (wife Sheila) of Orillia and the late Mary Lee Allan (predeceased). Dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear daughter of the late Charles and May Cliff both predeceased. Dear sister of Thelma Hiscock of Sudbury and the late Mabel Johnston (predeceased). Born in Sault Ste. Marie, she lived all of her life in Sudbury, raising her family in Copper Cliff. She enjoyed curling and playing bridge. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Saturday, November 13th, 1999 at 10 a.m. Interment in the Parklawn Cemetery. Donations to the Diabetic Association would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday or after 9 a.m. Saturday.)
KIRKEY, Frances (née Taylor)
The family announces with sorrow her death Tuesday, November 9th, 1999 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital (St. Joseph’s Health Centre), at the age of 65 years. Daughter of the late Bill Taylor and of the late Julia Taylor (née Morgan). Beloved wife of Jerome Kirkey of Chelmsford. Devoted mother to David Taylor (Ann Marie) and their son Michael of Toronto and Tim Bowes and his children Bradley and Joey of Kirkland Lake. Dear sister of Mary-Joyce Butler and Donald both of Toronto. Predeceased by one brother William. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 R.R. 15, Chelmsford, Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13th, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Co-Operative Funeral Home, Chelmsford.
LANOVAZ, Henri (Hank) Joseph Laurent
September 17, 1926 - November 10, 1999
MATHEWSON, Sophie J. (nee Rapski)
In loving memory of Sophie J. Mathewson (nee Rapski), 61 years of Levack, who passed away Tuesday evening, November 9th, 1999 at her residence. Born in Coniston, she marriage Jim Mattewson in Sudbury in 1967. Beloved wife of Jim Mathewson of Levack. Loving daughter of John and Annie Rapsky both predeceased. Cherished sister of John Rapsky (predeceased) (wife Terry of Levack), Frank Rapski (wife Edna) of Levack, Stella Desforges of Ajax and Debbie Pegg of Elliot Lake. Loving niece of Mary Rapsky of Windsor. Special aunt of Ricky and Anna Deslauriers. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Special friend of Muriel Babij of Onaping. Resting at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St., Sudbury. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Levack, Ontario on Saturday, November 13th, 1999 at 11 a.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the V.O.N. would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.)
O’MALLEY, Rose (nee Paquette)
The family announces with sorrow her death Thursday, November 11th, 1999 at Sudbury, at the age of 98 years. Daughter of the late Gilbert Paquette and of the late Clémentine Paquette (nee Lefebvre). Wife of the late Léo O’Malley. Loving mother of Ransom (wife Denise, predeceased) of Alban, Laurence (wife Nellie), Geneviève “Gen” Faddis (husband Robert, predeceased) both of Sudbury, Ronald (wife Marlene, predeceased) of Windsor, Ida-May Mitchell (husband Harry, predeceased) of Vancouver, Dorothy Johnston (husband John, predeceased) of Burlington, Marina Mondoux (husband Maurice) of Sturgeon Falls. Dear sister of Yvonne Walker (husband Fred, predeceased) of Ottawa, Armand Paquette (wife Aurelda), Lucienne Biasucci (husband William, predeceased) both of Sudbury, Jeannette Levert (husband Oscar, predeceased) of Kentucky and Reverend Father Germain Paquette of Rouyn Noranda. Predeceased by her sisters Gracia Green (husband Leonard, predeceased) and Ida Burton (husband Dallas, predeceased) and by her brothers Omer (wife Amanda, predeceased), Romeo (wife Ernestine of Larder Lake), Leo (wife Gilberte of California) and Lucien. Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd., East (at Notre Dame), Sudbury, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 13th, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in St-Jean-de-Brébeuf Church, Sudbury.
PELKOLA, Saimi S. (Grant) (nee Peltola)
In loving memory of Saimi S. (Grant) Pelkola (nee Peltola), 84 years, of Sudbury, who passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, November 11th, 1999 at the SRH - St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Born in Finland, Saimi grew up in Copper Cliff. She lived in Toronto from 1950 to 1968 when she moved back to Lake Penage, later residing in Sudbury. A Luthern, she worked at Eatons as a switchboard supervisor retiring in 1968 with 26 years service. She was a member of the South End Senior’s Club, the Walden Senior’s Club, the Garnet Rebekah Lodge and the C.O.R.E. Party. Saimi spent many happy times at her residence on Lake Penage which she fondly called “paradise”. She was proud of her Finnish heritage and will be remembered as an outgoing and determined person who was well respected and loved by her family and friends. Beloved wife of Fred Grant (1972) and Harry Pelkola (1996) both predeceased. Loving mother of Gary Grant predeceased 1976. Cherished grandmother of Bradley Grant (wife Brenda), Kevin Grant (wife Sheila) and Janet Grant; great grandchildren Christopher, Emma and Jamie. Dear daughter of Joel and Ida Peltola predeceased. Dear sister of Martha Brison (husband Robert) of Colorado and the late Vaino, Joel, Helmi, Hilja and Lillian all predeceased. Sadly missed by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, cousins and relatives. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. Funeral Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Monday, November 15th, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. Interment in the Parklawn Cemetery, Sudbury. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday.)
PLANTE, Simone (nee Tourigny)
The family announces with sorrow her death, Wednesday November 10th, 1999 at Extendicare Falconbridge at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Paul Plante (predeceased in 1993). Daughter of the late Joseph Tourigny and of the late Elizabeth Tourigny (nee Binette). Loving mother of Lorraine Young (Jean-Marc) of Sudbury, Gisèle Lafrenière (Clément) of Hanmer and Gérard Plante (Evelyn Doman) of Val Caron. Dear grandmother of Lucie, Marc, Julie, Jean-Pierre; Bernard, Jean, Lynn; Daniel and David. Great grandmother of Jean-Paul, Patrique; Cailyn and Chanelle. Survived by her sisters Alice Legault (Médore predeceased), Marie-Jeanne Bourdeau (Raynaud) and her brothers Frère Jean-Louis and Clovis (Thérèse). Predeceased by her brothers Marcel (wife Aurore predeceased) and Oscar (wife Cécile surviving). Sister-in-law of Alcide and Françoise Plante. She lived her entire life dedicated to her cherished Paul, as well as her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed baking, gardening and appreciated the beauty of flowers. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd., (at Notre Dame) Sudbury, Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, November 13, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. in l’Annonciation Church, Sudbury. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
PLANTE, Simone (née Tourigny)
Est décédée paisiblement le 10 novembre, 1999, à Extendicare Falconbridge à l’âge de 83 ans, Mme Simone Plante. Epouse bien-aimée de feu Paul Plante (prédécédé en 1993). Fille de feu Joseph Tourigny et de feue Elizabeth Tourigny (née Binette). Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Lorraine Young (Jean-Marc) de Sudbury, Gisèle Lafrenière (Clément) de Hanmer, Gérard Plante (Evelyn Doman) de Val Caron ansi que ses petits enfants Lucie, Marc, Julie, Jean-Pierre; Bernard, Jean, Lynn; Daniel et David. Chère arrière grand-mère de Jean-Paul, Patrique; Cailyn et Chanelle. Chère soeur d’Alice Legault (feu Médore), Marie-Jeanne Bourdeau (Raynaud), Germaine Gagnon (feu Fernand), Frère Jean-Louis Tourigny et Clovis Tourigny (Thérèse). Prédécédée par Marcel Tourigny (feu Aurore), Oscar Tourigny (Cécile). Belle-soeur d’Alcide et Franoise Plante. Elle lègue à sa famille un sens profond de religion de prières. Simone se faisait toujours un plaisir de gâter famille et amis de sa bonne cuisine et de ses superbes pâtisseries. Elle jouissait d’agréables moments à jardiner. Mme Plante était membre du Tiers Ordre et du Club d’Age d’Or de St-Jean-de-Brébeuf. La famille recevra parents et amis à la COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE, 222 Boulevard Lasalle (angle Notre-Dame) Sudbury, vendredi de 14h00 à 17h00 et de 19h00 à 21h30 et samedi après 9h00. La messe funéraire sera célébrée le samedi 13 novembre, 1999, à 10h30 à la paroisse l’Annonciation, Sudbury. Que vos témoignages de condoléance se traduisent en dons à la Société d’Alzheimer ou aux infirmières de l’Ordre de Victoria du Canada (V.O.N.)
