Clarence SUNDELL

SUNDELL, Clarence 2008-09-12 It is with extreme sadness that the family of Gus Sundell, aged 79 years, announces his passing on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 with his family by his side. Gus was born on March 7th, 1929 in Port Arthur. He spent his early years in Nipigon until his family moved to Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) after his father‘s passing. Gus met Norma Bishop and they married in 1949. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 18th, 2009. Gus started working at 14 years old in order to provide for his widowed mother and siblings. He worked at Boyle Bros. Diamond Drilling for 16 years and later at W.H. Marr and Vulcan Machinery. During the 1970’s, Gus worked with his son Terry in their own excavation business, retiring in 1987. Gus‘ first love was his wife Norma and his family. Many special years were also shared with friends at Helma Lake, Hawkeye Lake family camp, Mount Baldy, fishing, hunting or just around the family supper table talking about the next adventure or just about the good old days. In retirement, Gus and Norma enjoyed 18 wonderful years at their winter residence in Florida, sharing many different activities with new friends and family. Gus was predeceased by his parents Nils and Beatrice Sundell, sister Betty Desilets, brother Lorne Sundell, mother in law Nance Bishop and brother in law Raymond Bishop, son in law Rob Weldon, Brother in law Willie Busch and nephew Alfred Desilet. Gus is survived by Norma, his wife and companion of 60 years. His children, Terry (Kathy), Wendy Weldon, Diane Sundell, Nancy Wiens (Brian), Joanne Barysiewicz (Stan), Sandra Franze (Oscar), grandchildren Ron Sundell (Amanda), Sheila Sundell (Nick), Robbi Weldon, Chris Kulczyk, Lindsay Mathewson and Cory Sundell, Bradley Wiens (Sonya), Janet Wiens (Jake), Laura Wiens (Derek), Jason Sundell (Justyna), Steven Barysiewicz, Nick Franze (Annie), Genevieve (Irving) Franze and great grandchildren Keegan and Alexander, Carter, Mason, Jordon and Erik. Gus is also survived by his sisters Carol Bobyk and Evelyne O‘Niel, sister in law Eleanor Sundell, Barbara O‘Brien (Busch) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Gus Sundell‘s life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 15th, 2008 at the Current River Community Centre, 450 Dewe Ave., Thunder Bay. If friends so desire, memorial donations to the Health Sciences Foundation - Stroke program or to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com