Ruth KANKAANPAA

MIELTY, Ruth In loving memory of Ruth Mielty, 81 years, of Sudbury, who passed away Friday morning, February 4th, 2005 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph's Health Centre. She was born in Azilda, Ontario in the family sauna January 12th, 1924 and married Matti Mielty on June 16th, 1946 in Copper Cliff. A long time Sudbury resident, she worked as executive secretary for the Tuberculosis Association, was employed by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and was head of the clerical staff in the Inspectors Office at the Sudbury and District Health Unit. Her faith was important to her and she turned to prayer as help for family and friends. She has been an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and was treasurer of the church's building fund. She was a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, sang in the choir, was a council member and a member of the Ladies Groups. As a "grandma" to Greg and Scott, and a "mumma" to Ethan, she cherished the times spent with her grandsons. She was one of her children's and grandchildren's greatest fans, in any of their pursuits. She was an "armchair" sports fan who loved to watch curling, figure skating and the Blue Jays on TV. She enjoyed interacting with people of all ages, and always made sure she fed her visitors. She was the wife of Matti, predeceased September 30th, 1998, and is survived by her children, Diane Laamanen (Henry) of Sudbury, Dennis Mielty (Kim) of Toronto and her grandsons, Greg Laamanen (friend Jessica), Scott Laamanen (friend Sarah) and Ethan Mielty and predeceased by her infant granddaughter Sinclair Mielty in the year 2000. Dear daughter of Kusti and Sanna (Hangas) Kantola predeceased. Dear sister of Vieno Poulin, Linda Joki and Toivo Kantola all predeceased. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families, as well as relatives in Ohio, Michigan and Finland. Resting at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. Funeral Service in St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 264 Mackenzie St., Sudbury, Wednesday, February 9th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the St. Matthew's Church Memorial Fund, or the Finnish Resthome, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. (Friends may call 2-5; 7-9 p.m. Tuesday). 2/8/2005- ID5647263 - Sudbury Star