Lena BARSANTI

FINLAYSON, Lena (Barsanti) - Passed away at her heavenly home, the Algoma Residential Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Dewayne for 53 years. Loving mother of Christina Forest (Marc), Karen Daynard (Danny), Tammy Peacocke (Dave), Terri Sorokopud (Randy) and the late Darrell. Cherished grandmother of Luc (Kathleen), Adam and Michelle Forest, Derek, Travis (Trisha) and Celina Daynard, Bobby, Brad and Chad Finlayson, Chaney and Mitchell McCaig and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Norman Barsanti (Emillee), Arthur Barsanti and Mary-Ann Carr (Ed). Sister-in- law of Maxine MacKinnon (John), Deanna Petingalo (late Dominic), late Jesse Jr. (Cecile) and Marty (Karen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 6 - 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Church (224 Bennett Blvd) on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11 am. Rev. Nancy Ferguson officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (A.R.C.H.), SAH Cancer Care Fund or Emmanuel United Church would be appreciated. Many thanks to Dr. Walde, the staff at the Plummer Memorial Hospital Oncology Unit, Com Care, Community Care Access Centre and to the wonderful and compassionate staff at A.R.C.H. A very special thank you to the women of the U.C.W. of the Emmanuel United Church. www.MeM.com 11424857