Walter Michael PODDUBNY

PODDUBNY, Walter Michael "Walt" 2009-03-24 Mr. Walter Michael "Walt" Poddubny age 49 years, a resident of Thunder Bay passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Born in Port Arthur, ON, Walt was educated at Algonquin Elementary School and Hammarskjold High School. He was an accomplished hockey player who played 11 seasons in the N.H.L. Following his playing years Walt coached professional hockey for another 8 years. Walt returned to Thunder Bay in 2003 to spend time with his daughters. He was involved in benefit hockey with the Avenue II Avengers in support of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and volunteered with the Shelter House Relay Committee and the Salvation Army. He also enjoyed spending time fishing, bear wrestling and barbecuing for his family and friends. Walt will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Jamie and Jordan; mother Nadia; sisters, Mary LaBelle (Marcel) of Ottawa, and Irene Poddubny; brother Peter (Catherine); nephews Joseph LaBelle, Jacob and Carter Poddubny; and wife Tammy. He was predeceased by his father Michael in 1995. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 1:00 pm in St. Paul’s United Church (Waverley Street) with Rev. Lloyd Ivany officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Sargent & Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street. Should friends desire, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com