CHERYL NORTHEY (FLOREK)

Cheryl Lynn Northey, nee Florek, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 from complications in childbirth.
Born March 6, 1976 to John and Janice Florek, Cheryl grew up in Atikokan, Ont.
Cheryl attended Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, receiving two degrees and becoming a successful computer programmer.
Cheryl was united in marriage to John Northey on Aug. 21, 2004 and together they adopted three beautiful girls, Key-Ara, Saira, and Shayne.
She left her job as a computer programmer, choosing a less stressful job so she could be there for her girls.
Cheryl loved to paint, enjoyed life, and refused to live with regrets. Cheryl was a wonderful, unique woman who loved her family with all of her heart.
She leaves behind her husband, John; daughters, Key-Ara, Saira, Shayne, and Katrina Northey; parents, John and Janice Florek; brothers, David (Helen) Florek and Carl Florek; sister, Julia Florek (Dave); in-laws, Jack and Karen Northey; sisters-in-law, Kris Northey and Jennifer Hickinbotham; as well as large extended family.
She was predeceased by her grandparents, Apolinary and Wladyslawa Florek and Agnes and John Yurchuk; and sister-in-law, Karen Stephenson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at 1p.m. at Riverview United Church in Atikokan, with Rev. Ruth Ivall officiating.
Friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Interment will take place in the Little Falls Cemetery in Atikokan.
The family gratefully requests that in memoriams be directed to a family trust at CIBC 04087/81-53884 to help with Katrina’s care.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com