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ALLARD, Annie Sophia Bailey

Annie Sophia Bailey Allard (nee Hilderley) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2002 in her 102nd year at the Mauno Kaihla Koti Finnish Resthome. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Stedman Bailey and the late John Henry Allard.

BOOL, Agatha

Agatha Bool passed away at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2002 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Bool. Dear mother of Patricia Dickson (Kester), Dennis Bool (Faye) and Susan Ramsay (Russ).

MERRICK, William

William (Bill) Merrick passed away suddenly at Portage, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at the age of 50. Beloved husband and best friend of Marsha. Dearly loved father of Jennifer Pine (Corey) and Melissa (friend Richard).

PURVIS, Jimmy

Jimmy Purvis passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at the age of 45 years. Loving father of Amy Jo, Jeffrey and Daniel. Grandfather of Cole Purvis. Beloved son of Kay Purvis (late Jim Purvis). Step-son of Doug Purvis.

WALSH, Phyllis Mae

Phyllis Mae Walsh (Sheriff) (a little immigrant of 1922) passed away peacefully in Calgary on April 16, 2002, in her 92nd year. Wife of the late Captain H.F. Walsh, both formerly of Sault Ste. Marie.

CLARKE, Margaret Anne

Margaret Anne Clarke passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2002 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Reginald Clarke.

MERTES, Bernard Edward

Bernard Edward Mertes passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 in his 76th year. Loving husband and best friend of Joyce Elizabeth (nee Hadden).

LAJUNEN, Johannes (John)

Johannes (John) Lajunen passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at the Finnish Resthome (MKK). He was 91 years old. Loving husband of the late Irinja. Beloved father of Pentti (Mirjam) of Sault Ste.

DAVISON, Eric John

Eric John Davison passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2002. He was 66 years old. Loving father of John (Carolyn), Terry (Darcy), Roxy (Kurt), Kimberly, Shelly and Eric (Roxanne). Dear grandfather, great grandfather and uncle of many.

GARTSHORE, Calvin Edgar

Calvin Edgar Gartshore (September 20, 1919 - April 13, 2002). It is with deep sadness that the family announces the death of Ed Gartshore, husband of Katherine Olivia. Katherine and Ed met in music school in Chicago and were married for 59 years.