– 7 Dec 1995 (aged 89)
Peacefully at his grandson Richard’s home on Thursday, December 7, 1995.
Gus, beloved husband of the late Hilma, loved father of the late Harry and stepfather of the late Arvo Backmann. Loving father-in-law of Sherlee Aho (Wawa). Dear grandfather of Richard and his wife Sheila, Daphne and her husband David Aspegren all of Goulais River, Asko Lindvall and his wife Ulla and the late Debra, great-grandfather of Steven. He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Gilmartin Funeral Home, 140 Churchill Ave., Wawa. From 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 1995 until service time. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Spring interment Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Finnish Rest Home, Sault Ste. Marie would be appreciated by the family.
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