Aune Sylvia Elizabeth ANTILLA

PATOLA, Aune 2008-11-15 Mrs. Aune Sylvia Elizabeth Patola, passed away peacefully in her 86th year after a brief illness, in St. Joseph‚s Hospital on Monday, November 10, 2008, with her family by her side. Aune was born on January 20, 1923 in Port Arthur to Mr. & Mrs. Antilla. She grew up in the city and worked for a number of years at the Hoito Restaurant, Dawson Court, and Canada Car. Aune married her husband John in 1942, and together had seven children. She was an avid gardener and bowler, enjoyed cooking, travelling, and was a champion crib player. Aune and John enjoyed life to the fullest until his passing in 1987. In later years, Aune devoted her time to various organizations including Mended Hearts and the 55 Plus Centre where she found many friendships and met her long time companion, Basil Wallden. Aune is survived and will be sadly missed by her sons: John (Margaret) Patola, Tim (Patricia) Patola; daughter Karen Smith; her numerous grandchildren; and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers: Walter and Bill; husband John; children: Marianne, Kenny, Kathy and Michael. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17th, 2008 in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. Joyce Fergus-Moore on behalf of Westminster United Church. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the time of Service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Aune‚s memory to the Thunder Bay Fifty Five (55) Plus Centre.