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Cress (nee Michano), Cheryl Ann
April 10, 2003
Mrs. Cheryl Ann (nee Michano) Cress, age 44 years of Heron Bay, Ontario passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Marathon, Ontario on Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12th when family and friends will gather in St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Heron Bay, Ontario, for Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Rev. Milton McWatch, S.J. Services complete in the church with cremation to follow. Visitation will be held in the church on Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m. where the Vigil Prayers will be held. Arrangements in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
LIZOTTE
Mr. Darryl Lizotte age 31, passed away unexpectedly in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - Port Arthur on Tuesday, April 8, 2003. He was born
on April 5, 1972 in Dryden, Ontario and raised in Thunder Bay. Darryl enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was predeceased by his dad Robert Lizotte, grandfather Dominique Levesque and grandmother and grandfather Lizotte. Darryl is survived by his mother Jessie Lizotte, stepfather Claude Gilbert, grandmother Leona Levesque, brothers Daniel Lizotte (Audrey), Dave Lizotte and Patrick Gilbert, sister Nicole Lizotte, nieces Cynda Gibson and Micaila Lizotte, nephew Adam Lizotte, girlfriend Valerie Sarampa and her daughter Emily, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his “baby”, his dog, Spike. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service for family and friends will be held on Friday, April 11, 2003 at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 1:00 p.m. with a luncheon to follow at the Prince Arthur Hotel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Watson and the nurses at TBRH-McKellar, the emergency staff at TBRH- Port Arthur and to everyone who came to Darryl aid at Current River Arena.
McCallum, John Douglas
April 10, 2003
Age 72 years passed away in Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C. on March 29, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.
Left to mourn are his wife Mary, sons Glen and Scott, grandsons Sean and Brandon, sister Donalda of North Vancouver, B.C. and brother Ronald of Thunder Bay.
No service will be held. Cremation has taken place.
Zuk, Lena
April 10, 2003
Mrs. Lena Rita Zuk, fondly known as “Baba”, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 after a courageous fight with cancer. Beloved mother to Harry (Diane) Korbyck, Stella Barrow (Chester McGill), Angela (William) Lobb , Georgina Hill-Allum; Grandmother to Debbie Korbyck (BC), Bonnie (Steve) Taylor (BC), Kal (Storme) Korbyck (ON), Wade (Hildegard) Barrow (BC), Kirsten O’Brien (ON), Derek & Charlie Allum (ON), Aunt to nieces and nephews, Great Grandmother to 8, Great Great Grandmother to 1. She is survived by one brother John Kuznak of Ignace. Lena was predeceased by Georgina Hill-Allum in August of 2001, her husband Joseph, parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters. Lena was born
in Angusville, Manitoba, January 14, 1920, to Harry & Paraska (Pansy) Kuznak, moving to Thunder Bay in 1922. Her main focus was her family and home. She worked at the original New Main Cafe, Art Bennett’s Bakery, lumber and mining bush camps and on lake freighters. She loved to ‘sail’.
She was very hospitable, loved to cook and bake, and was famous for her ‘perogis’. In her younger years, she very much enjoyed dancing. Lena was a woman of great strength of spirit, a character surpassing others of her generation, wise, and always humorous, even when enduring pain. She will be forever cherished. Special thanks to Dr. V. Zaitzeff for his constant compassionate care, concern and co-operation. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2003 with family and friends meeting at the main gate, Oliver Road, St. Andrew’s Cemetery at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are in care of the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma.
Cummings, Janet
1947 - 2003
Cummings, Janet (nee Cooper, formerly Rankin), in her 56th year, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10th, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer in Marathon, Ontario. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Bob Cummings of Marathon; her caring children William "Butch" (Beverley) Rankinof Orillia; Terri-Lynn (Tom) Shaw of Hawkstone; & Shari Rankin of Orillia; and her precious grandchildren Beth, Brett & Hannah of Orillia. Loving sister of Keith Cooper of Marathon, Gail (Terry) Skelcher of Orillia and John Cooper of Orillia. Janet will be fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Kevin, Sherri, Josh & Jessica Gowanlock of Orillia; David, Lisa, Monika & Erika Cooper of Marathon; Richard & MJ Cooper of Winnipeg; Shawn, Mary-Ellen, Meaghan & Michael Cooper of Port Hope; and Shannon Cooper & Mike Duhaime of Marathon. Janet was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Edna Cooper of Orillia. A memorial service for Janet will be held at at St. John's United Church, Birch St., Marathon on Monday, April 14th, 2003 at 11:00 am with visiting 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, Wilson Memorial General Hospital or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHSHORE DISTRICT FUNERAL HOME LTD., 49 Peninsula Rd., (229-9186)
Seth Jason Fitzpatrick
April 10th, 2003
Seth Jason Fitzpatrick left this life shortly after birth on April 10th, 2003 at Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon.
He is survived by his mother Loretta, father Jason, sister Rylie, and grandparents Carrie Shaganash, Agnes Fitzpatrick and Jack Fitzpatrick, all of Heron Bay.
His short life touched many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in the community.
A wake will be held for Seth on Sunday, April 13th and a funeral service on Monday at 1:00 pm, both at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Heron Bay.
Arrangements entrusted to NORTHSHORE DISTRICT FUNERAL HOME LTD., Marathon (229-9186).
Nesbitt, Roy
April 14, 2003
Roy Edward Nesbitt passed away in Schreiber on Thursday, April 10th. 2003 in his 72nd. year.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Schreiber Legion at 11:00AM.,Tuesday, April 15th.2003.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the McCausland Hospital Families Within Reach or charities of your choice.
Tebinka, Stanislaw
April 14, 2003
Mr. Stanislaw (Stan/Stanley) Edmond Tebinka, a resident of 112 Ibbetson Street, passed away in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital-Port Arthur General on Friday, April 11, 2003. Stan was born
in Dobromila, Poland on February 8, 1922. He later moved to Stubno, Poland where he was raised and educated. He was the son of the late Arthur and Jadiviga Tebinka. With the breakout of the war, the 18 year old Stan was taken with his family to Siberia, Russia. On February 10, 1942 he enlisted with the Polish Army becoming a Sergeant in the 2nd Polish Corps and serving in Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Italy, Suez Canal, Monte Casino, and Uzbekestan. In 1946 he came to Halifax, Nova Scotia, later to London, Ontario, Stratford, Ontario and eventually to Port Arthur where he got a job in the bush camp. He later worked for the railroad, and in plumbing before opening his own business called Stan's Cleaning Service where he did janitorial work with the assistance of his wife and sons. To make ends meet Stan got himself a job at Canada Car and at this time wife Anna took over the business. When Stan retired at age 65 the business was sold and Stan got more active with organizations and the church. He was a very active member of the Royal Canadian Polish Legion Branch #149, the Polish Combatants Branch #219, where he served as President and in other executive positions, the Canadian Polish Congress where he had served as President and on the Executive, with the Polish Cultural and Educational Committee where he served as Chair and on the Executive, on the Board of Directors of the Multicultural Association and Folklore Festival, was a former member of the Polish Mutual Benefit and Loyal Order of the Moose, and a Polish Alliance Grip Member. He was a member of St. Mary's Our Lady Queen of Poland Roman Catholic Church where he served as a member on various committees. Stan received many medals, certificates, ribbons, plaques and pins for his many contributions including the Order of St. Stanislas and the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He was a hard working man who persevered over the difficult times that he faced. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends to whom he was extremely devoted. Stan was always known to have a good sense of humour and never had any complaints. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Anna with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage in 2003, son Richard and wife Margaret and precious grandsons Timothy and Nicholas, son Henry and wife Barbara, sisters-in-law Frances Saraka and Olga Nakonechny, brother-in-law Peter (Gertie) Robak as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren and other relatives in Poland, Canada and the U.S.A.. Stan will also be missed by his loyal companion dog Jessy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16th when family and friends will gather in St. Mary's Our Lady Queen of Poland Roman Catholic Church for Funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Andrzej Werner. Rev. Josef Blaszak and Rev. George Zebrowski will concelebrate. Interment in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary's Our Lady Queen of Poland R.C. Church with the Vigil Prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Arrangements in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. Should friends so desire, memorials to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Paracy, Mary
April 14, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Mary Paracy (Tarnowski), age 82, of Lincoln Street, announces her sudden passing on Friday April 11, 2003.
Born on June 20, 1920, Mary was a lifetime resident of Thunder Bay. She worked at various jobs including Can Car and Loblaws. Mary will be lovingly remembered as a devoted and generous mother and granny. Her family and church were the central focus of her life. Mary enjoyed the community life in her residence, especially challenging her sister Elsie at Scrabble. She also enjoyed music and displayed a natural talent for harmonizing and playing piano. Her deep faith was expressed through her commitment to her church, as a charter member of Lakehead Baptist Church. Mary was predeceased by parents, brothers Andrew and Paul and husband John. She is survived by her daughters Maureen Paracy-Jesseau (Sean), Laurie Niskanen, grandchildren Maija and Jon Niskanen, Aubrey Jesseau, sister Elsie Beach, sister-in-law Ann Hodgson (Chuck), as well as nieces and nephews.
According to Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday April 16, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Lakehead Baptist Church (1314 Oliver Road) with Pastor David Kimball officiating. Services will be complete in the church and interment will follow at a later date. If friends so desire donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the WESTFORT CHAPEL 420 West Gore Street at James.
Palko, Margaret
April 14, 2003
Margaret Palko, 84 years of 626 Prince Arthur Boulevard, passed away at Roseview Manor on Saturday, April 12, 2003. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she attended St. Peter’s, St. Stanislaw and Vocational Technical Schools. During World War II Margaret worked at Canada Car on the aircraft assembly line. An active member of St. Peter’s Church, she belonged to the Ladies Rosary Society, the C.W.L. and the Canadian Slovak League. She was also involved with the Sacred Heart prayer group at St. Casimir’s Church and was an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. For many years Margaret contributed to charitable organizations, both Catholic and non-denominational. Other interests included her family, home and gardening. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Johanna 1968 and Frank Bahlieda 1974, husband Louis 1979, brothers Louis 1971 and John 1989. She is survived by her sons Timothy Jerome, Thunder Bay and Eugene Joseph of Sioux Lookout and brother Albert Bahlieda, Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Hamilton and New Brunswick also survive. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church with Rev. B.A. Campbell officiating. Interment of ashes will be in the family plot in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at a later date. Should friends desire, donations to St. Joseph’s Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Margaret Palko in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2004.
Hurrell, Tillie
April 14, 2003
Mrs. Tillie Hurrell, a resident of Thunder Bay, after 89 fully lived years, died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, McKellar Site.
Tillie was born
May 19, 1913 in Fort William to Olaf Peter Sandberg and Anna Maria Sandberg (nee Tufting), who had emigrated from Ramsele, Sweden to live in Oliver Township and she lived her childhood on the family farm west of Murillo. During her student days at the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute she met her husband Hayward. They married December 27, 1941 and settled in Port Arthur. Three children were born
and raised lovingly with the benefits of their parents' guidance, support and companionship. They are Peter of Thunder Bay, Douglas of Campbell River and Hilary of Vancouver.
Tillie was a teacher in the local elementary school system and at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. Also during her career she was employed by the Department of Indian Affairs, assisting northern students with the sometime difficult transition to living and learning in the city. However, the demands of these positions and home life did not stifle her urge to study: she gave new meaning to the term "continuing education" by earning at Lakehead University a Bachelor Of Arts degree in 1971 and a Masters degree in 1992 in English Literature.
Recreation for Tillie included gardening, weaving, reading and family gatherings at home, at the homes of her children and grandchildren and at the cottage on Lake Shebandowan. She also loved to write, of which more below.
She is survived by Hayward, by the children mentioned above, by grandchildren Lynne and Stephen of Thunder Bay, Christie of Toronto and Paul Pampu of Vancouver, and by great grandchildren Erica and Meagan of Thunder Bay. We shall weep for her this week, but in future will cherish the life and gifts of a capable lady who had the brains and the heart to write as well as this:
She was the last surviving sibling, predeceased by her sister Thyra, her brother Thorsten and her brother Ted, who gave his life as an airman in the Second World War. Her loving husband Hayward is presently a patient at St. Joseph's Care Group, where, during her illness earlier this winter, she shared a room with him. Since her discharge from hospital Tillie was a loyal and cheerful visitor to his bedside. We hope some of their old friends will be able to console him in the pain of her going.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Nickerson, Dr. Nigro and Dr. Bon; also the staff of St. Joseph's, the Glacier Ridge Retirement Home and both branches of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital , for their compassionate, encouraging and professional assistance. As expressions of sympathy, the family respectfully suggests, donations to the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, St. Joseph's Care Group, Lakehead University or to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. when family and friends will gather at St. Paul's United Church with Rev. Cathy MacMillan officiating. All services complete in the church. Interment will take place in Stanley Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 North Court Street Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
Mado, Christie
1941 - 2003
Died April 12, 2003 Mississauga, Ontario. Left to mourn are husband Bob Christie formerly of Thunder Bay, son David of Vancouver, stepsons Bill of Mississauga and Ron of Ennismore, and families, mother Estelle Gautier, 2 sisters and 2 brothers and families of Quebec.
A brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wally, Geri Vint of Thunder Bay.
