Surrounded by family, dad passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the Sault Area Hospital in his 96th year.
Loving husband of the late Evia (2019). Cherished father of Janice & Lee Cumming, Ken & Beth Desaulnier, late Christine, and late Michelle. Proud and devoted grandfather of Dylan & Beth Cumming, Jordan & Kristin Cumming, Brennan Cumming, Chelsea Desaulnier, Evan & Melissa Desaulnier, and Dana Desaulnier and Jessi Del Rosso. Much loved great grandfather of Anders, Iris and Foster Cumming.
Brother of late Wilma (late Peter), late Stan (late Evelyn), late Mary Lundhild (late Viggo), late Andy (Barb), Geraldine Leonard, Jim (Muriel), Ann Sabourin (Dennis), and Daniel (late Shirley).
Brother in- law to late Ines Zorzi (late Jack), late Tony Liut (late Gloria), late Dick Liut (late Lita), late Sue Marzetti (late Elio), late Angelo Liut (late Dorothy), and Lee Jarrett (late Lorne).
Loved and respected uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by his wonderful friends and amazing staff at The Finnish Resthome (Kotitalo).
Thank you, Drs. Ladak, Roberts, Beduhn, Russell, Gonzales, Kargbo, Bosevski, Hill and palliative care Dr. White for your care. Also, a big thank you to ALL the staff on 3C for your attentiveness and excellent care for our dad. It is greatly appreciated.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, March 14, 2025, at O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St, SSM) from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm in the chapel with Fr. Trevor Scarfone officiating. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Finnish Resthome Association or Sault Area Hospital Foundation (payable online or by cheque).
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family.
Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456).