Doreen C. Antonson, 78, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at the Rainy River Hospital with her family by her side.
Doreen was born Jan. 1, 1934 in Rainy River to Les and Annie Calder.
She was raised in Rainy River and was united in marriage to Lloyd Antonson. Together they resided and raised their family in Rainy River.
Doreen worked at numerous jobs in Rainy River, including Ozie Lunch, Arctic Cat, and Gill’s Grocery to name a few.
After a stroke, Doreen went to live in the Rainy River Hospital Extended Care. She was one of the original residents still living at the hospital since it opened.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Brian (Suzie) Antonson of Geraldton, Ont., Karen Antonson of Rainy River, Ont., and Tim (Carla) Weafer of Arizona; grandchildren, Diane, Michelle, Ryan (Natasha), Sean, Jade, and Christopher; and great-grandchildren, Cassidy, Cayman, Taryn, and Evan.
Doreen also is survived by her sisters, Eileen Sullivan and Donna Noga; brothers, Don (Rose) Calder and Garry (Monica) Calder; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Les and Annie Calder; husband, Lloyd Antonson; her longtime companion, Mel Weafer; her son, Wayne Antonson; and her siblings, Leslie Calder, Lillian Wood, and Shirley Torma.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Rainy River, with Fr. Alan Albao as celebrant.
Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rainy River at a later date.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Rainy River House c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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