Presenting Our RWTO/OERO  Executive

2021-2022

                      Back Row: Gisèle St-Onge , Lorraine Blais,Hénédine Weiman, Erna Fex, Suzanne Rondeau,
                      Front Row: Louise Sutcliffe, GloryAnne Doré, Laurianne Valiquette.

CONGRATULATIONS

If you are interested in joining our local group in Sudbury, please contact:
johnnlauri@bell.net

Donation to Genevra House

In keeping with our motto ,”Caring and Sharing “, hundreds of school items were collected  at our ,”Back to school “ luncheon, on September 6, 2022.
The generous contribution from our members and guests will benefit the children that reside temporarily at Genevra House in Sudbury.

A new venue for an Executive Meeting / Social : Laurianne ‘s cottage .
A scrumptious cake ,decorated with our Organization logo, was enjoyed by Lorraine ,
GloryAnn,Laurianne , Suzanne ,Hénédine and Gisèle. Two members were absent.

LUNCH CARUSO CLUB
September 07, 2021 at 12:00

Good afternoon ladies,

September already,

In case you missed the phone call earlier today, some of us are meeting for lunch on Tuesday, September 07 (first day of school)

If interested and did not give your name already, call me to reserve, no later than 12:00 noon,

Thursday 02, 2021-09-01. (705)969-1795.

 Family style lunch:   penne pasta

                                          roasted chicken

                                         fresh vegetables and a salad

Cost: 19.95 + tax

Have a good day and a good weekend

Hénédine Weiman

RWTO/OERO

Sudbury

Golf Tournament :

A golf tournament is planned for August 26 , 2021 at Twin Stacks Golf Course in Garson, ON. The event ,with all the details, will be announced on Facebook and by email.

Executive Meeting on August 31, 2021.

May 7th Luncheon and Meeting

On the beautiful, sunny afternoon of May 7, 2019 , the ladies of  RWTO-OERO, Area 10, Sudbury Branch , gathered at the Northbury Hotel, Brady Street, for the final luncheon -meeting of the year. The 35 members and friends attending wore many beautiful spring floral outfits. The conversation was lively and the buffet was very satisfying. Spring was in the air as the members chose from four  activities presented by the Executive  for the coming summer.

Valentines Day Luncheon 2019

The members of the RWTO-OERO Sudbury Branch , Area 10, celebrated Valentine’s Day luncheon -meeting on Thursday , February 14, 2019.  Salon C at the Lexington Hotel in Sudbury was appropriately decorated for the occasion: red candy hearts, chocolate cookies, heart-shaped chocolates in bright red foil wrappers in mini muffin cups , red heart design napkins with matching paper plates and bright heart mobiles on each table.
The room glowed with 38 happy and chatty members ,most of whom wore red.

Our guests at this event was the Sudbury Rising Stars .They are a group of volunteers ,both men and women, who entertain and informs their audience through mini  plays and songs .
The topics are always current and appropriate  for the intending audience .

Christmas Celebration 2018

On December 18, 2018, eight members of RWTO-OERO ,Sudbury District ,Area 10, gathered at the Apollo Restaurant on the Kingsway Blvd. to celebrate the Christmas season. It was a convivial, friendly gathering that everybody enjoyed. Thank you Rosemarie for organizing the event. May we have many more.

Christmas Luncheon-Meeting November 29, 2018

On November 29, 2018, 42 members and guests of the RWTO-OERO Sudbury Branch, Area 10, gathered for the annual FUN and FARE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON .Seven tables at the Lexington Hotel, Brady Street, were elegantly decorated with various Christmas ornaments . We appreciated the talent and effort shown by Lorraine Blais.

The ladies enjoyed the three games organized before the luncheon. As a bonus, prizes were awarded. Fun Bingo. It’s mine, no, it’s mine. A very colourful crossword puzzle.

Door prizes were awarded. Laurianne loves her chocolates. Nancy is happy with her box of chocolates.

Matthew Kallio is thanked by Rosemarie. He provided a gentle medley of Christmas songs during our luncheon. Friends and members sporting RED for the occasion.Gorgeous ! The local association of RWTO-OERO was very generous this year by supporting one of many non-profit charities in Sudbury. A cheque of $550.00 was presented to ” Enfants NEO Kids’ , thanks to the largesse of our members and friends .
A good time was had by all.

First Luncheon of the Year

On Tuesday October 16, 2018, the Sudbury Branch, Area 10, hosted their first luncheon meeting of the new year, 2018-2019 at the Lexington Hotel, Brady Street, Sudbury.
Forty-two (42 )members and guests enjoyed the social interaction, the stimulating guest speaker , the friendship and the delicious  buffet lunch.

We were honoured by the presence of Sharron Colter, our Provincial president of RWTO-OERO. She is seen here with our Sudbury District  local President, Hénédine Weiman .
Sharron Colter presided over the installation of the newly elected Executive for the year 2018-2019.  Sharron presented RWTO-OERO  affiliation pins to two new members: Jeannine Longe and Anne Robert.Our guest speaker Josée Miljours is thrilled to be reconnected with two of her former teachers Georgette and Louise.Our guest speaker, Josée Miljours, Sudbury Regional Elder Abuse Consultant, was an excellent spokesperson for the topic of Elder Abuse.  She made us aware of the seriousness of this problem and suggested ways to restore respect and love for our Seniors.

Seen here from left to right : Suzanne,Lorraine, Louise, Erna, Hénédine,
Laurianne, Sharron. Jeannine is missing from the photo.

Celebrating The First Day Back At School

We, in Sudbury, celebrated the first day back at school, September 4th, with a lunch with members and friends at the Caruso Club’s Enrico Restaurant. It was DELICIOUS!

Happy faces from Everyone. Such freedom and JOIE de VIVRE on such a day.

Presentation of the Gavel and the Past President Pin

On the Left:

Erna Fex , the Past President of RWTO-OERO, Area 10, District of Sudbury, is passing the Presidential gavel to Hénédine Weiman, the new President for the year 2018-2019.

On the Right:

Suzanne Rondeau,is presenting a Past-President pin to Erna Fex for the year 2017-2018.

Golf Tournament June 2018

We celebrated    The 11 th RWTO-OERO Golf Tournament at Twin Stacks Golf Club in Coniston ON on Tuesday, June 19′ 2018. Wonderful day full of sunshine and camaraderie. Good turn out for the 11th RWTO-OERO Golf Tournament at Twin Stacks Golf Club .A delicious buffet lunch and refreshments awaited the participants.

May Luncheon 2018

Jeannine Renaud welcomes guests and members as they arrive for the last luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May, 29, 2018 at the Lexington Hotel, Sudbury, Ontario.

Members and friends are enjoying a delicious buffet served by the famous cooks and chef of The Lexington .

Guests At The Luncheon

On the left: Hemeon , the Provincial Insurance Convenor, was a fountain of wisdom concerning the RWTO-OERO Manulife Insurance . The Q&A at the end of the presentation proved to be quite enlightening.

On the right: We were happy to welcome Lois Lockart, the Provicial President of RWTO-OERO .
Her message of hope and togetherness was inspiring and motivational.

In Memoriam

We had a short Memorial Service during the meeting for Katie Christakos who passed away on April 19, 2018 and for Isabel Grant who deceased in 2017, at the age of 102.

Donna and Suzanne were reminded of the following saying : ” A teacher is like a candle that burns to light the world of others. ”

90’s Club

Collection of wisdom, experience, maturity, energy, astuteness, intelligent ,knowledge and love
We recognize, Lila, Dorothy and Lillian, our 90’s Club.

Elections

On the left: Erna Fex becomes Past President  and Archivist

On the right: Suzanne is President of the Elections for the coming year of 2018-2019
We do not have full roster yet, unfortunately, but we’re very hopeful .

Valentine’s Day Luncheon 2018

At the RWTO-OERO Valentine Day luncheon meeting on February 13, 2018, three worthy members of our local Sudbury Branch, were presented with their bilingual Past President PIn .
What a proud moment for this coveted recognition.
The honoured  ladies are Valma and Suzanne and Jeannine . They served their Organization  for many years with pride and competency.

Nancy (on the left) was the lucky winner of a bouquet of flowers given as a door prize at the Valentine’s Day Luncheon meeting.Congratulations .Suzanne (on the right)won the second door prize given at the Luncheon Meeting .Chocolates. Remember our motto : Sharing and Caring ?

We are adding one more member to our 90’s Club this year.Our very dear Lila Stokes has joined the 90 ‘s Club this year by celebrating her recent birthday in 2017.The Goodwill Committee, Louise and Lorraine, offer her a bouquet of flowers for the occasion.

Heather Green-Oliver, seen here in the middle between Suzanne and Hénédine, was our guest speaker  at our Valentine Day Luncheon . Heather is a New Media Reporter for Northern Life , our community newspaper. She spearheads a movement called  ” Acts of Kindness “, in Sudbury.
She screens submissions and finds sponsors to reward kind acts or help generously their fellow Sudburians in need. She has found that kindness  is contagious. It’s one of the first rule you learn in Kindergarten.

Suzanne,on the left and Laurianne on the right congratulate Heather Green-Oliver for her great endeavour that is creating awareness  of Acts of Kindness in the community.

Heather Green-Oliver was a guest speaker at the Valentine Day RWTO-OERO luncheon on February 13, 2018, at the Lexington Hotel in Sudbury.

Rosemarie Hall, a member of our local RWTO-OERO , was inspired by our guest speaker Heather Green-Oliver on the topic of Acts of Kindness .Enjoy the following poem that she wrote.

 An Act of Kindness

An Act of Kindness would go a long way,
Not only done on special occasions
Such as Valentine’s Day.
Saying a kind word or doing a kind deed,
Is always something that’s in need !
So go ahead and give a smile,
I say it’s always worthwhile.
Rosemarie Hall

Christmas Luncheon 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶🎶
On Thursday, November 30, 2017, RWTO-OERO , the Subury Branch , Area 10, hosted a Christmas luncheon . It was great success. Fifty six members and guests attended the annual festive season event. We enjoyed:

1-a coffee clatch with friends

2- had a chance to buy baked good to profit a local organization

3- were treated to a gourmet buffet

4- were entertained by two exceptional and accomplished musicians from our very own Sudbury Symphony Orchestra

5- played a fun bingo game 6- had a chance to win a fantastic door prize.

Enjoy the following photos. They  will recall the happy mood of the event.

A variety of baked good were on sale to profit the Parkinson’s Society in Sudbury.
Claire and husband Chris are manning the table as Laurianne is ready to buy.

Coffee Clatch with Denise, Ellenor, Dolores and Erna.

A table of happy ladies enjoying the Christmas luncheon on Nov, 30, 2017.

We have a happy winner at the Bingo Game . Hénédine and Marie-Paule  congratulate Ellenor.

Pauline and Louise are enjoying a fun festive bingo game.

Erna presents the fantastic door prize to Jeannine Michel.

We were entertained by two members of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
Thank you Peter and Yu Young . Congratulating the duet are Laurianne and Valma.( middle)

Peter McGillivray is a Professional Award-Winning operatic Baritone, operating a Voice Studio in the Greater Sudbury Region. Yu Young Park is a professional pianist with the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra . We were truly awed by their performance of seasonal Christmas music.

90th Birthday Celebration

On the day of her 90th birthday in October, Jeannine Maurice, (in pink)  celebrated with friends and members of her RWTO-OERO organization, in Sudbury.

 Fall Luncheon 2017

Sudbury Branch, Area 10 RWTO-OERO members had their Fall luncheon meeting at the Lexington Hotel on Brady Street, on September 28, 2017. Our guest speaker, Jessica Bertuzzi-Gallo , representing our local Alzheimer’s Society, spoke eloquently about the signs and onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Our president, Erna Fex , and Laurianne Valiquette, are presenting her an honorarium.

Convention 2017

Célébrating Canada’s 150th Birthday

Last year, at the May luncheon meeting ,2016, all members received three Canada150 Tulips. Their mission was to bring one each at the May 18,  luncheon meeting in 2017 . The result was disappointing because of the cold and wet  spring . Fortunately, the tulips grew and grew and became magnificent later on in the month.

Cora Bailey Awards 2017

June 2017

Our 10th annual RWTO-OERO GOLF TOURNAMENT was a happy and successful event. Twenty-six (26 )members and friends attended the ” golf and lunch” at the Twin Stacks Golf Course and the Colonial Inn .

  Celebrating 150 Years

January 2017

Forty ladies, members and friends, from our local RWTO-OERO braved the cold weather to come and celebrate our Holiday Festivities on Dec. 8, 2016, at the Lexington Hotel, Sudbury.
We are pleased to introduce Denise, our guest at the luncheon, with Louise and Laurianne.	Always a thrill to welcome a mother-daughter, members of RWTO-OERO team.
Dolores is presenting a poinsettia plant to Dorothy, who is in our 90’s club. Bravo!!	The musical group “Northern Echos” lead by Jocelyn McInnes, harmoniously sang seasonal songs to entertain us in the afternoon.
Members are seen at this table enjoying a “musical gift” game.	Complementary Christmas fruit cake and cookies were available at the coffee-tea table.
Hénédine Weiman and Dolores Doucet are enjoying a tasty treat before the luncheon.	Our new member Rosemarie is explaining the rules of our “gift game”. It was fun.
A “Guess the Christmas Carol” game during the celebration, on Dec. 8th, 2016.	“Guess the Christmas Carol” game before lunch.

October 2016

You have contributed greatly in making our October 4th RWTO-OERO luncheon-meeting a success. Your presentation dealing with Parkinson’s Disease was very enlightening. Thanks to you. The Parkinson’s Support Group Centre in Sudbury is such a valuable, welcoming and healing place to visit.

Laurianne Valiquette Communications Convenor, RWTO-OERO

September 2016

Jeannine Maurice, a member of RWTO-OERO since 1984, is enjoying her new room at Pioneer Manor. The bouquet was graciously giving to her by Louise Sutcliffe, Goodwill Committee.

Celebrating the RWTO/OERO 60th Anniversary

Gloria Packard, seen here with the bouquet of flowers, graciously donated to our organization a photo album of treasured pictures that she photographed at the celebration of RWTO-OERO’s 60th Anniversary, on May 17, 2016.

Two members, Laurianne Valiquette and Louise Sutcliffe, gratefully accepted the archival book.

The members enjoyed singing this oldie melody to new appropriate lyrics, adapted by Louise Sutcliffe. It added a wonderful musical note to our 60th RWTO-OERO Celebration.

Try it, you’ll like it.

Lillian Wahamaa is our latest inductee in our RWTO-OERO 90’s Club in Sudbury ON. Congratulations and many good years to come.

Dorothy Lawrence,(seated) Jeannine Renaud and Louise Sutcliffe, enjoying the 60th RWTO/OERO Celebrations.

Mother’s and Daughters

Our branch, Sudbury, Area 10, is blessed that we have two Mother/daughter members.
Pictured above is Dorothy Lawrence and her daughter Sharon Urquhart.

May I present mother Rita Zubac and her daughter Zandra Zubac.

1954 Boarding at The Colonial Inn, Coniston, ON

When Laurianne asked me to present some information on the Colonial Inn in Coniston I really wondered what I could remember. That is 62 years ago since I stayed there when I was teaching in Coniston at the Public School. I lived there for two years. There were a number of teachers living there at the time. There were two of us from the Public Board and six or seven from the Separate Board. We all had a fairly big room with large closets – almost walk in.

There were High School teachers there also. Other Inco people and retired people also lived there.there were hardwood floors throughout the building. Mr. And Mrs. Caverson were the caretakers cooks and general caretakers of the building. Mrs. Caver son was a great cook and provided the meals for the day which were varied and excellent.

We had an appointed table and chair where we were to sit. We ladies shared a bathroom which consisted of two toilets, three sinks and two tubs , no showers – they were downstairs someplace. There was a Separate classroom in the building – I believe it was a grade one class.

My room was quite comfortable, however, sometimes in the winter it would be rather chilly and being at the end of the hall I guess the heat ran out before it got to me especially when it was windy. I did have a small heater which I could use.

We had Christmas get togethers – not parties in some of our rooms where we shared Christmases past and other topics and maybe what we were doing f or our Christmas Concerts. That was always exciting. Our children sure miss out on that nowadays.

The building was built in 1918 by Inco and used as a boarding house. Many town offices were also housed there It was converted to Colonial Inn in 1976. Ron and Stella Legault purchased the landmark building and business in 1979. Today it operates as an apartment building, busy restaurant and bar and catering service. Many public and private celebrations are held there in the spacious Banquet Room. You can go on line and see some pictures of the building and the Banquet Rooms.

 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Meet the Happy Gang.

The members and guests at our 9th annual Golf Tournament had. Great time on the golf course and at the luncheon afterwards.

June Golf Tournament

FUN IN THE SUN
RWTO-OERO 9 th Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday,June 14, 2016
Twin Stacks Golf Course, Sudbury,  ON
Golf walk, $16.00-Golf carts, $16.00- Best Ball Contest
Lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Colonial Inn, Coniston
Not a golfer? Then please join us for lunch only.
Please contact Laurianne at 705-566-1443 for further information

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SIGNS OF SPRING

by Erna da Burger Fex

I love Spring! It evokes many wondrous emotions in me. Hope, joy, anticipation, lightness, excitement, are just some that I experience every year. A famous poet has expressed these feelings much better than I can.

“Ghostly winter silence has given way to the great spring of the murmur of awakening” (Jack London).  I love his use of his analogy, “ghastly winter silence” to “the murmuring of spring awakening” It makes me think of the murmuring of the creeks as the ice is disappearing and they open to the sun with welcoming joyful gurgling.

Nature is awakening all around us. Although the grass is still brown as I write this, after a soft rain the grass turns a beautiful shade of green. In the flower gardens, the early bulb flowers tentatively begin pushing some green shoots above the brown earth. Observing these excites me every year. Brilliant tiny violets will soon carpet the lawns. Then I will know for certain that spring has returned!

Poplar trees develop tiny green leaves enhancing the woods. When the sun illuminates these nascent leaves, they glow. Maple trees produce red buds promising us numerous keys which contain their seeds and fall to the ground hopefully initiating the birth of another maple tree.

Animals give birth to their offspring -another reason to rejoice. What is cuter than a little puppy, kitten, a tiny rabbit, or a white-spotted gawky fawn? If we are fortunate, we may come upon a mama bear with her young cubs attempting to cross a highway. All traffic stops to give them all the time they need to do so. No one wants any of the cubs to get injured. Farm animals give birth to their young in Spring promoting joy there too. It’s a fascinating time to visit a farm to see the calves, the goats’ kids and the precious little lambs.

I haven’t spied a robin yet. They always make me so happy – another annual sign of spring. Chirping birds produce ecstatic joyful songs for our waiting ears.

I open all my windows wide to let in the warmer air to get rid of the winter dust in the room. Snow tires will soon be removed from the car giving us a smoother ride. The melting snow at the sides of the roads create puddles of water – some of hem very large, so what? Have you watched a little boy or girl gleefully splashing through a puddle with their shiny new boots? That is spring! Those puddles splash as we drive through them making our cars appear very dirty but hey, cars can be washed. Right? So what if it needs to be done a little more often in Spring, it’s worth the efforts watching the advent of this beautiful season.

Yes, inevitably, the contraction and expansion of the asphalt on our roads will create potholes. Those too are signs of Spring but unhappily so. They will be patched but perhaps not as quickly as we’d like. Oh well…

I will go searching for pussy willows very soon– a sure portent of my favourite season. There’s no end to the delights of Spring, coming soon. Hurry Spring! I need you!

Pandemic Thanksgiving

When I’m An Old Woman

Pets

Christmas Memories

A Teacher Remembers

Apples For The Teacher

Water Event

Alzheimer Awareness

 Bells On Finland Street

 Spell-Checker

 Tags

 Other Articles by Erna Fex

Once A Teacher

Generations

Ageing Positively

Frustration

An Old Woman’s Opinions On Logos, Litter and Dog Logs

Reflections: Remembering the pageantry and skill of the RCMP Musical Ride

Cane Adventures

Food For My Soul

Nothing To Do

Canada’s Flag

Mirrors

Remembrance Day

About Grandmas

In Flanders Now

Gift of Life

Feeling Trivialised

Archived Newsletters

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• November 2017 (English)
• September 2017(English)
• September 2017(French)
• February 2015
• September 2014
• April 2014
• January 2014

Feather In Your Hat Award 2021

Our Branch won the Feather in Your Hat Award this year 2021. Kudos to the members who participated in the project called ,´Feather in Your Hat Award. Over 50 pillows,sewn and stuffed, including books in the pocket of the pillows, will  be given to the children in the Neo-Kids Unit in the Sudbury hospital as a soon as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Laurianne Valiquette , Communications Convenor accepting the “Feather in Your Hat Award 2021 “.
Area 10, District of Sudbury

Cora Bailey 2018

Congratulations to our two ” Cora Bailey Award” recipients for the year 2018 .
GloryAnn Dore and Henedine Weiman are proud to accept the ” Cora Bailey ” pin and a bouquets of flowers.

Cora Bailey Award 2017

• Josie Girolametto
• Laurianne Valiquette.

Cora Bailey Award 2016

Lillian Wahamaa

Louise Sutcliffe

Collecting Glasses

 We are collecting old  glasses, cases and stamps for charity.

Do bring them at every luncheon- meetings.

For Haiti

Laurianne Valiquette is showing the different steps in making the rugs out of plastic milk bags.

Two very hardworking volunteers are collecting the mats for shipping to Haiti.

The hardworking team of our RWTO-OERO members.

A photo of the variety of mats produced on a loom or with a crochet by our members.

Jeannine Renaud is showing an example of a cushion made with plastic milk bags.

Sharon Margaret Urquhart (nee Lawrence)

Sharon Margaret Urquhart (nee Lawrence) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at Maison McCulloch Hospice on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 74. Survived by son Lawrence Urquhart (Sudbury), and mother Dorothy Lawrence (Sudbury ). Pre-deceased by husband James Urquhart and sister Krista Paige. Sharon was born and raised in Nova Scotia. She graduated from Acadia University and moved to Sudbury with her husband Jim. She was a long time teacher of Family Studies

and English at Nickel District Secondary School and later Northeastern Secondary School. She was an active member and dedicated Sunday School teacher of St. Andrew United Church in Coniston. Sharon is remembered for her wicked sense of humour, her sense of adventure, world travelling, her love for nature, and her love of books. She was a skilled gardener, weaver, spinner, knitter, and hostess. As well as being a life long learner. Sharon’s collies participated successfully in many Canadian Kennel Club shows. One of the things she was most proud of was completing the El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage walk in Spain. Sharon’s family would like to thank the health care providers, service providers, and friends for their care and kindness as they helped her through her lengthy journey dealing with cancer. Memorial service to take place at St. Andrew United Church, 58 1st Ave, Coniston on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 11 :00 to be followed by reception _ immediately afterwards. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Coniston Food Bank or St. Andrew’s United Church (Coniston) Memorial Fund Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME

Maurice, Jeannine M. Age: 91

Passed on: Friday, December 21, 2018 Service Provider: Nicholls Funeral Home Passed away peacefully at Pioneer Manor, Sudbury on Friday December 21st, 2018, in her 92nd year. Jeannine Maurice of Sudbury formerly of Lafontaine. Beloved daughter of the late Roland Maurice and Maria Maurice (Ladouceur). Beloved sister of Aline Jessome (the late Jerome), Marielle (Ligouri Laurin), Prima Moreau (the late Bernard) and the late Gilles (Ghisele), Odette Dignard (the late Ray mond) and Marie-Paule (the late Gord Lafreniere). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews and her many personal friends and the RWTO. The family will receive friends at Ste. Croix Church, Lafontaine on Saturday, December 29th from 12 Noon until the time of the funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Spring interment at Ste. Croix Cemetery, Lafontaine. If desired, memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland, ON. L4R 3K7. The family would like to thank all the staff on the Tulip Wing, Pioneer Manor for the exceptional care provided to Jeannine.

Catherine (Katie) Christakos

CHRISTAKOS, Catherine (Katie)(Booth) – 86 years of age, passed away on Thursday April 19th at St. Joseph?s Villa surrounded by family. She was born February 7, 1932, and was a Sudbury resident her entire life with the exception of the year she attended Normal School in 1951. She taught grades 4, 5 and 6 at Landsdowne Public School for 10 years. Catherine was married August 16, 1956 to her husband George. Katie leaves behind her beloved children Donna Harakas (Andy), Jim (Stacey) and Andrew (Kelly) and grandchildren Amanda, John, George, Catherine and Nicholas. Katie was predeceased by her loving husband George and her parents James and Margaret Booth. She was the much loved sister of Peter Booth (Ana), Charlie Booth (Anita) and Philip (Linda). Katie was the loving sister-in-law to Gloria Bazos and Ignatios Voudoukis, and a wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews. Katie remained in touch with her Normal School colleagues and enjoyed the reunions. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over 60 years. She loved participating in sorority activities and continued to do so as a resident of St. Joseph?s Villa. Katie was a devoted member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church where she sang in the choir. She had very special friendships with the ladies of the Greek community. In earlier years she was also a member of the Church of the Epiphany. Katie wanted to be close to nature and enjoyed her walks. She also loved the arts including theater, opera, and music. She looked forward to visiting Art museums with Donna. As well she loved Frank Sinatra, classic movies, and musicals. Katie also had a special relationship with her sisters in- law Ana and Anita, sharing conversation and laughter over butter tarts and coffee. Katie was most proud of her family and her eyes would always light up in their presence. Katie lived a full and happy life and she valued family, friendships, freedom, and independence. She will be missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa, who provided her with wonderful care. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME , 233 Larch Street, Sudbury (Friends may call 2-4; 6-8pm Sunday with prayers 7pm Sunday). Funeral Service in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 486 Ester Road, Sudbury Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at 11am. Interment in the family plot at the Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph?s Villa or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. To light a memorial candle, donations or messages of condolences available online at www.lougheed.org

MEILLEUR, Pauline (Robert) – (1933 – 2015) Heaven has gained a special Angel. Pauline received her wings on December 19th, 2015. Beloved wife and best friend to Ernie, predeceased 2009. Special mom to Lise predeceased in 2007 (JC Davis), Joanne and Marc Adam, Joscelyne and Jacques Séguin. Super grandmother of Chloé (Matt Dale), Sophie (Kevin Dallaire), Renée-Claude (Rémy Beauchamp), Manon (Tom Assinewe), Zakari and Anik (Mathieu Kilganon). Loving great-grandmother to John and Laura Dale. Sister to Rita Zettler (Ed predeceased), Sister Dolores, Armand (Jocelyne), Marcel (Phyllis), Sister Jocelyne and Conrad and Claudette Robert. Predeceased by Irène, Albert, Fleurette, Claudette and Robert. Pauline was an avid teacher who devoted herself to all her students at St-Conrad. Her love and dedication to these students have touched their lives forever. Mom was a special person and while retired loved to go out to restaurants every day for lunch and suppers and frequently we would see her with Stella Jenzen and Gisèle Legault. Summers were spent at Ernie’s Hideaway and she always looked forward to spending time with her camp friend Mary Melchior. We would like to thank the staff of Pioneer Manor, more specifically Jane, Bonnie, Tamsin, Sylvie, Ginette, Marcia, Evan, Diane and Matt. We did not worry when you were taking care of mom. A memorial mass to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at St. Jean de Brébeuf Church, Notre-Dame Ave. in Sudbury, on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Jean de Brébeuf Restoration Fund would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements in care of SIMPLE WISHES of the North. (705) 470-707013009854

Obituaries 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dear member Isabel Grant ,who passed away in Ottawa ON. at the age of 102, on May 22, 2017.

Her funeral will be held in Sudbury, on July 18, 2017, at Christ The King Church.