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VAJDA, Peter

Passed away in Leamington, Ontario, Wednesday, January 14, 2004. Born in Czechoslovakia August 10, 1913. Came to Canada in 1930, landing in Montreal, Quebec. Peter worked in Nova Scotia and then Sudbury where he worked in the nickel mines.

DEWAR, Jamie Milton

Tragically May 30, 2004 at the Ottawa Heart Institute with family surrounding him at the age of 40. Beloved companion of Marlene Clovis and father of Jonathan and Tamika. Special friend of Suzette Briault and Dan See. Son of Jim Dewar.

STEWART, Jack

Passed away peacefully, at the Sault Area hospital, Plummer Site on Sunday, June 6, 2004; Jack Stewart at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband, best friend and soul mate of Lillian.

DRAPER, Anne (nee Taylor)

Peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, June 7, 2004 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of over 52 years to the late Jack Draper. Loving mother of Glenys Lawrence (Dave) and Sally Martinez (Ernie).

ANNA KUSY, Sister Mary Anne

It is with sadness that The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie announce the death of Sister Mary Anne (Anna Kusy), on Friday, June 4, 2004 in the Infirmary of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay, Ontario surrounded by Sisters.

DeSIMONE, Anna

Passed away peacefully, at the General Hospital on Saturday June 5, 2004 after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis; Anna DeSimone at the age of 64 years. Beloved wife of Nello DeSimone.

BISCEGLIA, Antonio

Passed away peacefully, at the Mauno Kaihla Koti (Ontario Finnish Rest Home) with his family by his side on Saturday June 5, 2004; Antonio Bisceglia at the age of 79 years. Loving and devoted husband of Rosalia.

PERLINI, Palma “Mina”

Passed peacefully embraced by her loving God, to join her loving husband Omero and her parents Luigia and Federico Eusebi on Saturday, June 5, 2004. Loving Mamma to Arturo Perlini (Sestina) and Marisa “Mary” Greco (Patrick).

OSTERTAG, Donna

After a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Morley Ostertag.

PACELLA, Ines

Peacefully at the Tendercare Nursing Home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Guido Pacella.