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SPECK, Blanche

Peacefully in her sleep at the Extended Care Wing in Atikokan on November 1, 2003 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Jack Speck. Mother of Ron (Sally) of Atikokan, Gary (Rosa) of Sault Ste. Marie.

MacDONALD, Ken

Formerly of Sault Ste. Marie. Passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 29, 2003, at Grace Hospital. Son of Clara MacDonald and the late Mervin MacDonald. Brother of Harry MacDonald and the late Bobby MacDonald.

WHITTOM, Ivan (Yvon)

At the General Hospital on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Olga Whittom (nee Schiratti). Dear son of the late Malvina and Albert Whittom of Gaspe, Quebec.

NADON, Maurice “Moe”

After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at the General Hospital on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at the age of 65. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila for 38 years. Loving father of Bill (Dawn) and Brad (Erin).

LAVOIE, Ernie

Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Ken (Shannon), Donna Haynes (Art) and the late Terry Nealen (Marlin). Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

NIVINS, Harvey J.

Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Greta. Dear father of Ken Nivins and Barbara Burmaster (Jim). Proud grandpa of Steven Burmaster and Andrea Burmaster.

DESJARDINGS, Fredrick L.

Passed away at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Vera (nee Tanner). Son of the late Jack & Louise Desjardins of St. Joseph Island.

KEATING, Anne

Peacefully after a courageous battle at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus, London, Ontario on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at the age of 74 years. Wife of the late Jerry Keating.

THIBODEAU, Ronald ‘Ron’

Peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday November 1, 2003 at the age of 48 years. Loving husband of Margaret. Awesome and devoted dad to Lindsay and Tyler. Son of the late Marguerite and Raymond Thibodeau.

CARNES, Joy Laraine (nee Armstrong)

Born August 11, 1923 in Essex, Ontario to the late William and Beryl Armstrong. Joy passed away peacefully, after a long and courageous battle, at the Tendercare Nursing Home on Monday November 3, 2003. Beloved wife of William Harvey Carnes.