Brita Irene BLOMBERG

VIRTANEN, Brita Irene (Blomberg) In loving memory of Brita Irene Virtanen (Blomberg), 83 years who passed away Thursday morning, January 26th, 2006 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph Health Center. Born in Kerava, Finland, she married Taisto Nov. 2, 1940, moving to Timmins in 1953 and to Sudbury in 1956. Brita worked for many years at Mary's Ladies Wear, Levine's Ladies Wear and retired from Pennington's. She was a member of the Finnish War Veteran's and a faithful member of St. Matthew's Finnish Lutheran Church. Brita enjoyed needle work, flower gardening, travelling and skiing and skating at Long Lake. The most important light in her life was always her family. She will be missed, but remembered forever with love. Beloved wife of Taisto "Toby" Virtanen predeceased April 6th, 2003. Loving mother of Seppo (friend Edith) and Ulla (husband Leo). Cherished grandmother of Wesley (wife Annette), Sandra (husband Robert), Liza (husband Geoffrey), Sheila (husband David), Susan (husband Kirk), David (friend Carrie) and great grandchildren Shaylla, Kurtis, Megan, Sarah, Alyssa, Jennifer, Erika, Nicholas, Kristine, Davis and Andrew. Dear daughter of Fredrik and Ingrid Blomberg both predeceased. Dear sister of Margit (husband Lauri predeceased) of Finland. Dear sister-in-law of Astrid of Finland. Sadly missed by many friends and relatives in Finland and Sudbury. Funeral Service in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St., Saturday, January 28th, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the Civic Cemetery. Donations to the St. Matthew's Church or charity of your choice appreciated. (Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Saturday). 1/27/2006- ID7793863 - Sudbury Star