Obituaries

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.

SCOTT SMITH August 21, 1960 – July 7, 2010 Scott Smith, age 49 years, passed away at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Mrs. Beverley Florence Martyn (nee Delyea), age 72 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospice with family by her side on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Beverley was born and raised in Fort William.

Miss Donna Christine Perkins, age 18 years, passed away peacefully after a struggle with leukemia on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Mrs. Rosalie “Rose” Poulin, age 96 years, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Rose was born and raised in Port Arthur where she raised five children. She attended St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church for many years.

ZDEBIAK- Mrs. Mary Zdebiak, age 94 years, a long time resident of Hodder Avenue, passed away peacefully with family at her side in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 after a short illness.

COLISTRO- Mr. Giuseppe Colistro, age 67 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Giuseppe was born in Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy on July 21, 1942 to Fortunato and Faustina Colistro.

Donald Weikko Loukola (60) died at his home peacefully but unexpectedly in true Canadian fashion – watching the hockey game. Don was born 8 February 1950 in Port Arthur, Ontario and spent most of his life living in Pearson Township.