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Buckley, Russell
January 28, 2002
Mr. Russell Fredrick (Fred) Buckley, age 64 years, resident of Thunder Bay passed away on Saturday, January 26th, 2002 in St. Joseph Hospice.
Fred was born
in Auburton, Saskatchewan on October 27th, 1937. He moved to Fort William as a young boy and attended local schools. He retired from Bombardier in 2000 after 34 years of service. Fred was a member of Local 1075 CAW, and a member of the Quarter Century Club.
Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lois, daughter Charlotte (David), sons Russell, Richard (Susan), grandchildren Candice, Meagan and Kylee (both enroute), Joseph (enroute), Ryan and Tanner. Lovingly remembered by his sister Kathleen Gilgan (Bill) enroute, brother Clinton (Alice) (enroute) and numerous brother and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. His father Harold Joseph Buckley, his mother Barbara Pearl, stepmother Mary, grandsons Robin and Nicholas predeceased him.
A memorial funeral service for Mr.Buckley will be held in the Chapel of Jenkens Funeral home 226 S. Syndicate Ave., on Wednesday, January 30th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Sparks officiating. A private interment will be held in Mountain View Cemetery.
The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation, St. Joseph’s Hospice or the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.
Novak, Ivan
January 28, 2002
Mr. Ivan Novak age 86 years of Thunder Bay passed away in hospital early Sunday morning, January 27, 2002.
Ivan was born
August 26, 1915 in Knezak, Slovenia and he came to Canada in 1951, settling in Port Arthur. He was employed in area bush camps and later worked at Manitoba Wheat Pool Elevators until his retirement in 1980.
In 1958 he married Boza (Brkic) and together they raised two daughters Vera and Joyce. He was an active participant of the Slovenian Cultural Society.
He was affectionally known as "Dido" by his 4 grandchildren. His determination and zest for life never failed, and his wisdom, guidance and humor was appreciated by all.
Ivan is survived by his wife Boza. Two daughters; Joyce Pedri and husband Attilio, Vera Simcich. Grandchildren; Doris Simcich, Paul Simcich, Laura Pedri, Michael Pedri. Brothers; Cvete Novak, Ptuj, Slovenia, Louise Novak, Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia, Frank Novak, Melbourne, Australia. Sister Maria Volcic, Melbourne, Australia. Numerous nieces and nephews in Slovenia and Australia. Predeceased by mother Josphina Novak (Slavec) father Janes Novak, two brothers, Tony and Slave Novak.
Funeral services for the late Mr. Ivan Novak will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 leaving the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma at 9:40 a.m. to St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church for Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Scott Gale. Interment to follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. in the Everest Chapel with prayers beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
A donation has been made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in honour of Mr. Ivan Novak by Everest of Thunder Bay.
Polonoski, Vera
January 28, 2002
The family of Vera Polonoski, age 55 years, announce with great sadness, her unexpected passing at home on January 27th, 2002.
Vera was born
March 17, 1946 in Hradec U Kadane, Czechoslovakia. She came to Canada as a child in 1951 and settled in Fort William. Vera attended St. Peter, St. Theresa Elementary Schools and Lakeview High School. Her first job was a Car Hop at A & W Drive-In on Cumberland Street; later employed by the T. Eaton Company, and laterally employed by Sears Canada in the payroll department for nine years. Vera was an active member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 1212, the Polish Combatants Branch 219 and was also a member of St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed her home, going to yard sales with her friends to find the ultimate buy, enjoyed her church teas, penny auctions, pet sitting her son’s dogs and volunteering her time with many organizations. A very caring person, she went out of her way to help others and everyone was always made welcome in her home. Vera was very proud of her family and especially enjoyed devoting her time and attention to them.
She is survived by her husband Larry; two sons: Shawn (Gina) and Shane both of Thunder Bay; parents John and Mary Vilcek; three brothers: John Jr., Joseph and Melan (Cindy) all of Thunder Bay; nieces Johnna (Peter) Wragg, Melissa and Julie Vilcek; nephew Michael (Lisa) Vilcek all of Thunder Bay; mother-in-law Regina Polonoski of Thunder Bay. Also surviving are numerous relatives in Canada, USA and Europe. She was predeceased by her father-in-law Peter Polonoski and sister-in-law Linnea Vilcek.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church with Funeral Mass celebrated by Rev. Scott Gale. Private interment will take place in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. Following the Prayers, Women of the Moose Chapter 1212 will hold a service of tribute. Visitation for family and friends will be held the same evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Vera’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
McDonald, Bernard William
January 28, 2002
Mr. Bernard William McDonald age 77 years, resident of Thunder Bay, died peacefully in TBRH McKellar Site on Monday January 28, 2002. Bernard worked for CP Rail as a locomotive engineer for forty-two years. He will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Arvella and son Gary. Cremation has taken place and Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday January 30, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Richard Kowalchuk of St. Elizabeth’s Church officiating. Services will be complete in the chapel with final interment to follow privately for the family, in Mountain View Cemetery. If friends desire memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Bernard McDonald in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual Dedication service Sunday, June 29, 2003
Appel, Mildred
January 31, 2002
Mrs. Mildred L. Appel age 83 years of Pioneer Ridge, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2002. Born in Birch River, Manitoba, she came to Port Arthur with her family at 3 years of age. She had been a volunteer worker with the Canadian Red Cross, a member of Port Arthur Branch #5 Royal Canadian Legion.
She is survived by one son John (Debbie) of Pass Lake, one daughter Marlene Scully of Chilliwack B.C. , numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 4 brothers; Floyd (Noella) Prieston, Don (Lila) Preston of Thunder Bay, Ernest Prieston of Thunder Bay. and Austin (Rita) Prieston of Alberta, 2 sisters Marie (Yesta) Nyberg of Thunder Bay, and Metable Eggelson of Windsor. Predeceased by her husband John in 1975, son Ernest in 2001, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral services for the late Mildred Appel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday February 4, 2002 in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be held on Sunday, February 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
A donation has been made to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation in honour of Mrs. Mildred Appel by Everest of Thunder Bay.
LeBlanc, Joseph
January 31, 2002
Mr. Joseph "Ned" LeBlanc, age 85, died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in TBRH McKellar Site. Ned was born
in Rainy River and spent his early years in Vermont. He moved back to Fort Frances and spent several years there until 1949 when he moved to Fort William. It was there that he met Inez Boatto, whom he married on August 26, 1950. Ned worked as a welder at the shipyards for over twenty years. He was very active in the Boy Scouts for many years and was a long time member of both St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St. Dominic’s (East End) Church. He was a member of the Fix-it Club, that met every Wednesday and he also enjoyed gardening. Ned was very generous with his time and was always willing to help his neighbours. Ned is survived by his wife Inez, son Tom and wife Twila of Red Rock, daughter Lisa and husband Michael Posmituk of Thunder Bay, grandchildren Cory, Monique, Danielle, Natalie, Marissa and Brennan, sisters Alma Hafdahl and Loretta Ogden of Fort Frances, Sisters-in–law Mary Boatto, Jessie Howard and Norma Goyan all of Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces nephews and other relatives also survive. Ned was predeceased by his parents Tom and Regina, brothers-in-law Roy Ogden, Verner Hafdahl, nephew Robert Howard, nieces Beverly Papich and Lois Cain, sister-in-law Louise Soldera and her husband John, brothers-in-law John Goyan and Angelo Sponchia. Cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held Saturday, February 2, 2002 when friends and family will gather for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Cathedral celebrated by Rev. David Gillen. Services will be complete in the church with interment to follow privately for the family in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. If friends desire, memorials made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Ned LeBlanc in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 29, 2003.
McDonald, Lucille
January 31, 2002
Mrs. Lucille McDonald age 69 years, a resident of Toledo Street passed away peacefully at her residence with family and friends by her side on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 after a lengthy illness. Lucille was born
in the Pas, Manitoba on January 31, 1932. She married Thomas McDonald in 1955 and together they raised their family in Nakina where she enjoyed her job at the local Post Office. Upon relocating to Thunder Bay she was employed by the Nurses Registry until retirement in 1994. Lucille was very active in her communities which included Girl Guide Leader extrodinaire, Neighbourhood Watch, The C.W.L and especially the church choir. Lucille was an avid curler, beautiful artist and a talented seamstress. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. Many of those closest to her will remember her for her beautiful smile and kind heart.
Lucille is lovingly remembered by Tom, her husband of 46 years, daughters: Bonnie (Tim) Kozak, Cindy (Daniel) Langden and son Thomas (Jackie) and adored grandchildren: Ryan, Marissa, Jesse, Justin, Tessa, Robert (Michelle), Lyndsay, Andrew and great-grandaughter Averie. She is also survived by brothers Leonard, Eugene (Pat), Gerald (Jane) and sister Noella. She will also be sadly missed byTom's brother and sisters and their families as well by her friend Babe.
We can only imagine the joyful reunion in heaven with her parents Ruth and Emile, brothers-in-law: Ted, Gary, George, and Charles and sister-in-law Patsy.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2002 when family and friends will gather in St. Margaret's R.C. Church for Requiem Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Ciaran Donnelly. Interment to follow in St. Andrew's R.C. Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, February 1st from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm with Prayers being offered at 7:00 pm in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 North Court Street. Should Friends desire donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Pumphrey, Elaine
February 01, 2002
Peacefully, at Fiddick’s Nursing Home on Thursday, January 31, 2002 surrounded by her loving family, Elaine Pumphrey (Sarachman). Mother to Joanne (Dwayne) Kelch, Roseann (Lorne) Moyer, Allan (Sheree) Sarachman, and Greg (Roberta) Sarachman. Grandmother to Tracy (Ivan) Pereira; Jason Kelch (Jessica Collins); Joel (Sandra) Moyer; David, Jonathan and Amanda Sarachman; Mirium, Matt Malko. Great Grandmother to Joshua and Noah Moyer. Survived by brothers Ronald of Vancouver, Gerry (Ivy) and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Thunder Bay. Predeceased by husbands Robert O’Dell and John Sarachman, brothers Edward, Leo, Vincent, William, and Frank Pumphrey, sisters Rita Fawcett, Veronica Hastey all of Thunder Bay. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 1:30 pm from SMITH FUNERAL HOME 1576 London Line (Golden Mile) Sarnia. Family and friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Special thank you to the staff of Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Senior VIP, and Community Care Access Centre for their support and guidance. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Diabetes. Society, or the Kidney Foundation.
Hiinimaki, Kalevi
February 01, 2002
Mr. Kalevi Niinimaki, age 79 years, resident of Dawson Court, passed away in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - General on Sunday, January 27th, 2002. Born in Savitaipale, Finland, Kalevi came to Canada in the early fifties where he was employed by Abitibi Woodlands Division for many years until his retirement.
Kalevi is survived by two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews in Finland. He was predeceased by three brothers in Finland.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Dawson Court, officiated by Rev. Jari Lahtinen of Hilldale Lutheran Church. Interment of cremains to take place in Finland.
Smith, Patricia Frances
February 01, 2002
At Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Friday, February 1, 2002 Patricia Frances Smith, age 82 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late William O. Smith (1950). Loved mother of William (Skipper) Smith and his wife Rita and their daughter Katie of Corunna; Ed Smith and his wife Carolyn and their family Duane, Marnie and Natalie of Strathroy and Brent and Laurie of Calgary, Owen and his wife Sue and their children Shannon and Adam of Newmarket. Dear sister of Margaret Mendal and her husband George. Loved by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Edward and Michael Hedican and a sister Bloosom Valcheff. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 3:00 pm at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 1576 London Line (Golden Mile) Sarnia. Interment next to her husband Bill in Kirkland Lake at a later date. Friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Sunday afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm. Sympathy through donations to the Spina Bifada Association or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
Mack, Margaret I.(Billie)
February 01, 2002
Margaret I. Mack, longtime resident of Oliver Road, passed away on January 31, 2002 at age 77 after a brief period in PAGH. Affectionately known as “Billie” to family and friends, she is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Martin), son-in-law Scott Martin and grandchildren Heather and Richard all of Thunder Bay. brother George Winchester Brooks of Sioux Lookout, niece Kathy Doherty (nee Mahoney), nephews Terry and Patrick Mahoney and her feline companion “Muffin”. Billie was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Richie in 1999, sister Georgina Mahoney and brothers Harry and Jack Brooks. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at St. Michael’s All Angels Anglican Church, 675 Red River Road, Thunder Bay. Donations in memory of Billie may be made to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.
