MCMINN, Gordon Edward “Ted”

Peacefully went to be with his Lord, with his family at his side at the Sault Area Hospital (Plummer Site) on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Gary (Mary) of Sault Ste. Marie, Judy of Echo Bay and David (Iris) of Heyden. Special father of Linda Rickard. Proud papa of Tom (Anna), Kimberly (Steve), Shon, Robert (Linda), Christen (Anthony), David “Trey” (Shirley), Trevor and great grandfather of Tyler & Tyson, Jordan, Justin & Brianne, Skyler, Abbie & Ellitotte, Ashlay, Rune & Airrein, Samantha & Bryce. Papa will be deeply missed by all. Predeceased by his brothers Maurice and Clair McMinn (wife Clareanne) and family. Brother-in-law of Madge Matheson (late Murray), late Douglas Matheson (Marg) and the late Marje Desautel (late Ernie). Uncle Ted will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Benny Kjiersdam officiating. Interment St. John’s Anglican, Hilton Beach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.

Members of the Masonic Lodge are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10:45 am and members of the Royal Canadian Legion are requested to assemble at 1 pm for a memorial service for the late Ted McMinn.