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NUTTAL, MARK WILLIAM
Peacefully at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville on Thursday, September 26, 2002. Mark Nuttal in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Bertha Nuttal nee: Stephenson Dier. Dear father of Sharon James of Toronto. Dear Stepfather of Pat Ruddy and her husband Bob of Oshawa. Loving grandfather of William Ruddy and his wife Tamara, Michael Ruddy and Matthew Ruddy and his great grandson
Will Ruddy. Dear brother of Dorothy McKelvey and her late husband Ted of Gravenhurst, Wesley Nuttal of BC, Bob Nuttal and his wife Marie of Mississauga and Emily Ferguson and her husband Don also of Mississauga. Mark is predeceased by his brothers Howard of BC and Allen of Edmonton and by his parents Robert and Emily of Thunder Bay. Mark is lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 1st at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior to service.
Johnson, Ingmar
September 30, 2002
Mr. Ingmar "Ollie" Johnson, age 77 years, a resident of Gertrude Avenue, passed away in T.B.R.H. Port Arthur General on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Born in Port Arthur on February 15, 1925 he was a lifetime resident. Ollie graduated from Hillcrest High School. He spent 2 1/2 years in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII after which he began his career with the C.N.R.. Ollie retired after 43 years of service as a Locomotive Engineer. Throughout his life he loved sports, was an avid golfer and a member of the "Birdie Gang". Ollie was a longtime member of Port Arthur Branch #5 of the Royal Canadian Legion currently serving as 1st Vice President, Deputy Zone Commander and President of the Seniors Club. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association. He will be lovingly remembered by his best friend Helen Holmquist, daughter Catherine (Warren) Brailsford and their children Lucas and Katrina, son Gary (Kim Morgan), 1 brother as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his wife Edith (Lisa), sisters: Ailie, Lily, Gurlie and Sadie and brother Helmer. Funeral services for the late Ollie Johnson will be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church (Pearl Street) with Pastor Matthew Diegel officiating. The members of Branch #5 will hold their Service of Tribute in conjunction with the funeral service. Services complete in the church with cremation to follow. Visitation for friends will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening (this evening) in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street where Pastor Matthew Diegel will lead the Prayer Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Building Fund for Port Arthur Branch #5 would be appreciated.
Silver, Nancy
September 30, 2002
Mrs. Nancy Iris Silver, 84 years of Pinewood Court, formerly of Glengowan and a long time resident of Vickers Heights passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Born in Liverpool England on April 14, 1918, the former Nancy Taylor came to Canada July 11, 1947 to join her future husband Joseph H. Silver and his three children Joseph, Diana and Richard. They were married in Fort William on July 19, 1947. Nancy was employed at the MNR Tree Nursery for many years and enjoyed being one of the "Nursery Girls". Interests included church at St. Mary’s & St Mark’s, knitting, visiting family in England and B.C. and caring for her plants and flowers. She was an avid bingo player, going first with her husband, then with neighbours and friends, and finally enjoying playing the games at Pinewood Court. Nancy was a long time member of the Parish of West Thunder Bay. Predeceased by her husband Joseph on December 22, 1983, parents Thomas and Sarah Taylor, sister Eva(Harry) Ashton, brothers Jack (Flo), Thomas (Molly and James Taylor in England. She will be remembered by Joseph and Lorna Silver, Kamloops, B.C. (en route), Diana and John Poleschuk, Campbell River B.C. (here), Richard and Marianne Silver, Maple Ridge, B.C., James and Cheryl Silver, Delta, B.C.(en route) Michael and Susan Silver, Thunder Bay, 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Edna Barney and Geraldine Killins of Thunder Bay and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and England. A Funeral service in memory of Mrs Nancy Silver will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in St Mark’s Anglican Church, Rosslyn Village with Rev. Deborah Kraft officiating. Interment of ashes to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 Gore St W at James. In lieu of flowers, donation to the St. Mark’s Building Fund of the Alzheimers Society would be greatly appreciated.
Caldwell, Cecil
September 30, 2002
Cecil Arthur Caldwell age 69, passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - McKellar on Monday, September 30, 2002 with his family by his side. Art was born
on February 28, 1933 in Port Arthur. He was employed with the City of Thunder Bay as an Equipment Operator for 20 years until his retirement in 1996. Art enjoyed hunting, fishing and crib and most recently his computer. His email friends knew him a CyberCaldwell. Art was a life member of the Westfort Prosvita Society, a member of the East Fort William Prosvita and a proud member of AA for over 30 years. On August 9, 2002 Art and Bernice celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Glena Caldwell and son Patrick (1973). Art is survived by his wife of 50 years Bernice, children Donald (Wendy), Bonnie, Glenna (Carlos Ulloa), Daniel (Zena), Wendy (David Nickelson) and Robert, 15 grandchildren, sisters Mae Lesnick (Leonard) and Clara Anne DeCorte (Armond). Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the East Fort William Prosvita, Simpson St.. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Cooper, Donald James (Jim)
September 30, 2002
Mr. Donald James (Jim) Cooper, aged 59 years, resident of Whitefish Lake passed away at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital – McKellar Site on Sunday, September 29, 2002. Born in Fort William, son of Don and Jean Cooper, he attended Crawford Public School and Fort William Collegiate. He was married to the former Helen Morrison on September 12, 1970 and they moved to Cloud Bay in 1971. Upon retirement, they built a retirement home and moved to Whitefish Lake in 1998. He is survived by his wife
Helen of 32 years, mother Jean Cooper, sister Adeline (Richard) Harmer and their children Andrea, Cynthia and Jennifer. He is also survived by his nephews Doug and Allan Cooper, niece Kathy Cooper all of British Columbia, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1998 and his brother Tom in 1987. He was employed at Abitibi Consolidated, Mission Mill for 35 years, lastly as a Roll Grinder retiring in 1998 and was a member of Local 132, CPU. He took pride in practicing hunting and fishing ethics, loved the outdoors and pretended to understand the ways of wildlife. He was a former member of the Upsala Game and Fish Club and the Dryden District Conservation Club. He appreciated the efforts of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters of which he was a member. Although being a diabetic, he didn’t believe tax free donations for research was the way to cure the disease. He believed all medical research should be funded by the federal and/or provincial government. He was disappointed by politicians and their unwillingness to take a stand and recognize that research was a responsibility of government. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Travelodge Airlane, Madrid Room on Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremains will be in Cloud Bay Cemetery at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the O.F.A.H., Box 2800, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5 or the Canadian Diabetes. Association would be appreciated.
Tougas, Emma
September 30, 2002
Mrs. Emma Tougas age 71 years, resident of Thunder Bay, died in TBRH McKellar Site on Sunday September 29, 2002. Born in Jogues, Ontario Emma spent most of her growing up years in Red Rock. On March 28, 1949 she was married to George Tougas in St. Anne Manitoba. Together they spent almost all of their married years in the city. George predeceased her on December 2, 1990. For the past ten years Emma worked at the Columbus Centre and always enjoyed her co-workers and the friendships she made while working there. Her whole life was spent working hard, especially raising nine children. They always came first. Emma always had time to listen to any problem and was there for all of her family. She loved to knit, play bingo, garden and very much enjoyed her Pomeranian “Mookey”. She is survived by her children Jeannette (Darcy) Andrushuk, Thunder Bay, Yvette (Doug) Dufresne, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Andy (Mary Ellen) Tougas, Ron Tougas, Roland (Sheila) Tougas, George Tougas, Joey (Vikki) Tougas all of Thunder Bay, Tanya (Mark Morrison) Tougas Vancouver British Columbia, grandchildren Mandie Jo, Chelsea Tanner, Andrea, Sara, Robert, Danielle, Kyle, Taylor, Justin, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Sofia, sisters Clara Precosky, Alice Gallant, brothers George Campeau, Joe Campeau, Lawrence Campeau, Philip Campeau, Ernest Campeau. Numerous nieces, nephews, especially Rita LeGarde and Larry LeGarde, who were great sources of support for Emma during her illness and other relatives also survive. She was predeceased by her parents Harvey and Marguertie Campeau, son Phillip, sister Jean Murphy. Cremation has taken place and Funeral Mass will be held on Friday October 4, 2002 when friend and family will gather at 3:00 p.m. in St. Agnes’ Church celebrated by Rev. Francis Pudicherry. Services will be complete in the church with final interment to be announced.
If friends desire memorials to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Emma Tougas in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual Dedication service Sunday, June 29, 2003
Kraft, Gloria
September 30, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Gloria Marie Kraft, age 70 years, a resident of North Court Street, announces her passing. Gloria died in the loving hands of her family in St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, September 29, 2002 following a dignified struggle with cancer.
Gloria was born
into the family of Emma and Jacob Baechler in Waterloo, Ontario on August 4, 1932. She was employed by BF Goodrich for a short period of time before she met her future husband Alex Kraft. After marrying in Kitchener, Gloria and Alex returned to Alex’s hometown of Thunder Bay where they enjoyed a deeply loving marriage of fifty one years. She was an active member of Knox United Church. Gloria loved her church and spent countless hours knitting, baking, phoning and providing many services for the church, and she especially enjoyed the fellowship in the Friendly Circle women’s group.
Gloria also took pleasure in many different activities, including volunteering and socializing at the 55 Plus Centre, swimming with “the gang” at Volunteer Pool and attending the different RCNA functions with Alex. . She thoroughly loved going out to lunch with her girlfriends. Maintaining friendship was important to her. What made Gloria so happy was that her friendship was returned to her in many ways during the last two years through the boundless cards, letters, phone calls and visits. Utmost to Gloria was the love of her family. Her husband “Ike” was the apple of her eye; her three girls were blessed to have a loving mother and great friend; her seven grandchildren, who knew her as “Lolly”, loved her deeply.
Gloria will be forever loved by her husband Alex; daughters: Karen (Tod) Kraft-Sloan of Beeton, Ontario, Joan (Allan) Kraft-Bietz of Calgary and Alexandra (Don) Kraft-Willson of Thunder Bay. She will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren: Jessica and Patrick Sloan, Kyle and Curtis Bietz, Tyler, Emily and Cameron Willson and by her beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Emma Baechler; sisters Loretta Wahl, Florence Rejesky; brothers Ed and Clarence Baechler.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. David Silliman of Knox United Church. Private interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Gloria’s memory to the St. Joseph’s Foundation of Thunder Bay - HOSPICE, 63 Carrie Street, P7A 4J2. In honour of our mother’s fondness for colour, we encourage you to wear something bright to her memorial service.
We would like to thank all the dedicated health care professionals at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Hospital who provided such wonderful care for our mother. A very special thank you to the entire staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice who created a beautiful sanctuary for our mother in her last days.
Lazinski, Robert
September 30, 2002
Mr. Robert Lazinski, aged 68 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2002. Robert was employed as a watch maker for most of his life working for Burke Jewellers and Dave Douglas Jewellers and then was self-employed. His main interests were his family, his grandchildren, fishing, hunting and wood working. Survived by three sons, Bob, Len and Butch and a daughter Nola and families, a brother Frank and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and a granddaughter Shannon. Robert's wishes were that no service be held. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date.
McEachern, Douglas
September 30, 2002
Mr. Douglas Roy McEachern, aged 87 years, resident of Thunder Bay passed away on September 27, 2002 . Born in Fort William, he was the son of the late Neil and Daisy McEachern and was raised and educated locally. Doug worked locally for various businesses. In l941-1945 he served with the Royal Canadian Airforce. Following his discharge he returned to Fort William. He operated Sunset Tourist Cabins from 1946-1958. In 1949 to 1980 he worked for C.P.R. Western Line. In 1982 he moved to Halifax where he married Hulda Saunders and she predeceased him and he returned to Thunder Bay in 1993. He was a member of the Fort William Moose #84, Elks Lodge #82 and the A.N. & A.F. and a member of St. Agnes Church. His main interests were his family, friends and golf. Survived by son Ronald (Joan) McEachern, daughters Patricia (Hugh) Noble, Janet Carol Sabourin all of Thunder Bay; son Donald McEachern of North Vancouver; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister Verdi Taddeo and brother Howard McEachern of Thunder Bay and a sister Margaret Major of Vancouver. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wives Marjorie McCarville, Norma Cooper and Hulda Saunders, his parents Daisy and Neil McEachern, brother Jack, sisters Violet, Alwilda, Francis and Patricia. A Memorial service for Mr. Douglas Roy McEachern will be held on Friday, October 4, 2002 at 7 P.M. in the Chapel of Jenkens Funeral Home. Deacon Howard McEachern will officiate. Services are complete in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Driscoll, Francis
September 30, 2002
Mr. Francis (Frank) D'Arcy Driscoll, age 91 years, a long time resident of Schreiber passed away on Friday, September 27, 2002. Frank was born
in Allumette Island Quebec on June 19, 1911. He worked many years for C.P.R. as a Fireman on Steam Engines and retired as a Locomotive Engineman. His many hobbies included a passion for woodworking as well as gardening and playing many musical instruments such as the banjo and guitar. Frank attended Church faithfully and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his brother Ray (Helen) and sisters Audry (Gerald) Compeau and Helen (Frank) Cleveland and also his many friends in Schreiber. He was predeceased by his wife Emma (Babe) and his sister Noreen as well as his parents James and Anna. Friends may call at the King Funeral Home in Schreiber on Tuesday October 1, 2002 from 6:00pm. with prayers beginning at 6:30 pm. A Resurrection Mass will begin at 2:00pm. Wednesday October 2, 2002 from Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Schreiber with interment to follow in Schreiber Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to The McCausland Hospital Long Term Care Project will be appreciated.
TWANCE
Mr. William "Bill"- "Chief" Twance age 66 years, a resident fo Bethune Street, passed away in T.B.R.H.-P.A. Site on September 30, 2002. Born in Pic Heron Bay on May 11, 1936. He was a member of Pic Heron Bay First Nations. Throughout his life he was employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources as a Fire Suppression Crew Boss ans also a Surveyor-Line Cutter. Bill was an avid Trapper and was a member of U.O.I- Anishnabek Trappers Association. Bill loved to camp and enjoyed his time outdoors, especially picking blueberries, fishing, hunting moose, playing bingo, and spending time up north in the Geraldton area. Bill was a husband, great-grandfather, grandfather, father, brother, teacher and friend. He will be sadly missed.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Rose Twance, daughter Audrey Wright (Marc), sons Conrad Aggamaway, Ken (Diane) Aggamaway, Randy Aggamaway, Noel (Amanda) Twance, two brothers Albert and Frank Twance and one sister Rose English, grandchildren; Jason, Terry, Mathew, Tommy, Jesse, David and great grandson Terrence Jason. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. He will also be missed by his faithful companion "Mutty-luwhatty". He was predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers and brother-in-law Ray Millard. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, with Rev. Gerry McDougall s.j. officiating. All services complete in the chapel. Visitation for friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Home. Prayers will be offered a 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
Maling, James
October 01, 2002
Mr. James (Jim) Maling, age 82 years, passed away in hospital at Thunder Bay on Sunday, September 29, 2002. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Jim moved to Thunder Bay in 1990.
Jim is survived by three brothers: Andy of Windsor, Ontario, Gordon of Nova Scotia, and Ernest (Ellen) of Thunder Bay; nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Ethel; sister Lillian Scably; twin brother and sister Hilda and Harry Maling. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and private interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Mahan, Muriel
December 02, 2002
Mrs. Muriel Mahan, age 72 years a resident of Oliver Road, passed away peacefully in the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Port Arthur Site on Sunday, December 1st, 2002 with her daughters by her side. Muriel was born
in Port Arthur on December 15, 1929, the youngest daughter of nine children. Raised in Perce Quebec she moved back to Port Arthur with her husband Grant in February 1950. Her family, friends and home were main interests. Muriel will be fondly remembered for her feisty spirit and her sense of humour. She will be especially remembered and respected for her strength and courage, particularly in the past several years when she was faced with family tragedy and personal health challenges. She is survived by her three daughters: Lorna Akervall, Beverly (Peter) Tomasevic and Heather (Cameron) Wyllie, grandchildren; Christopher (Patti Shubaly) Akervall, Kelli (Mark) Mlckovsky, Michael Mahan, and Vanessa Wyllie, brothers; Joseph (Ruth) Cahill of Thunder Bay, Lorne (Mona) Cahill, William Cahill, sisters; Lena (John-Arthur) Delhanty and Dora Blondin all of Quebec. Nieces, nephews and other family members also survive.
Muriel was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Eliza Cahill, husband Grant, brother Alton, sisters Vida and Freda, son-in-law Henry Akervall and cherished grandson Jordan Wyllie.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 5, 2002 at 12:10 pm when family and friends will gather in St. Agnes R.C. Church (1021 Brown Street) for funeral mass celebrated by Rev. Francis Pudicherry. Interment to follow in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday December 4, 2002 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the Sargent & Son Funeral Home 21 N. Court Street where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Lung Association or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
