Obituaries

Mr. Donald Basil Johnson age 76 years, passed away unexpectedly in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute following bypass surgery on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 with his wife Sonja by his side.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Martins Frade, age 83 years, on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre after battling ill health for many years.

Mrs. Elsie Lillian Pampu, age 84 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in St. Joseph's Hospice. Elsie was born on October 9, 1925 in Dryden, Ontario.

Mrs. Ulla Maija Laurin (nee Mantyla), age 61 years, lost her courageous battle with cancer in hospital with her loved ones by her side on Sunday, Aug. 1.

Mrs. Helvi Julia Kamarainen "Mummu", passed away peacefully in Bethammi Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Mummu was born on February 13, 1924 in Sonkajarvi, Finland.

Mr. Petar Ostojic, age 75 years of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with family praying at his side on Friday, July 16, 2010.

Mr. Edmond Joseph Vaillant, 92, a lifetime resident of the Baird farming community passed away peacefully at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Carmela Litrenta, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday morning, July 14, 2010. She was born in Zumbano, Italy on July 17, 1920.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Susie Joanna “Joan” Ridler (nee Shortill), our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010.

Mrs. Verna Matson, 69, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre following a massive stroke.