EDNA MARIE OSSACHUK

Edna Marie Ossachuk, of 830 Armit Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Monday, May 10, 2004 at Riverside Health Care Facilities in Fort Frances.
Edna was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Hywood, Mn.
Edna was predeceased by her husband, John in 1994; one son, John Arthur in 1999; one grandson, Michael Ossachuk in 1998; her parents, Sadie and Frank Steele; brothers, Everett, Harvey, and Bob; and one sister, Ada.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Bettie (Donald) Thomas of International Falls, Mn.; sons, Jerry (Doreen) Ossachuk of St. Anne, Man., and Harvey (Norma) Ossachuk of Fort Frances, Ont.; and sisters, Anita Silvers of International Falls, Mn., and Pauline Spangler of Bemidji, Mn.
Her extended family, Leonard (Kathryn) Olson of Soldotna, Alaska, Ruth Anderson of Long Prairie, Mn., Lloyd (Margaret) Olson of Warroad, Mn., and Max (Rosemary) Olson of Fargo, N.D., also survive.
Edna also is survived by her grandchildren, Cindy Thomas of Grand Rapids, Mn., Debbie (Jeff) Hayes of Thief River Falls, Mn., Donald (Gwen) Thomas Jr. of Bemidji, Mn., Heidi (Jeff) Kerri of International Falls, Mn., Johnny (Judy) Ossachuk of Columbus, Ohio, Mark (Brenda) Ossachuk of Kenora, Ont., Juanita (Gerry) Gielen of St. Anne, Man., Dale (Fern) Ossachuk of Pinewood, Ont., and Shawn (Kim) Ossachuk of Fort Frances; and 19 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service honouring her memory will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances, with Rev. Mariette Marshall officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
If friends so desire, in memoriams can be made to the Friends of the Library, c/o Fort Frances Public Library, 363 Church St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1C9.