HILDA MARIE PETTIS

In loving memory of Hilda Marie Pettis, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital.
Hilda is survived by her sons, Terry (Irene) of Crozier, and Ronald (Shelley) of Kenora; and daughters, Alta (Keith) Fenton of Fort Frances, Cheryl (Jamie) Trendiak of Crozier, Debra Pettis of Fort Frances, and Marilyn Pettis of Thunder Bay, Ont.
She also leaves behind six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Floyd, on March 5, 1988; sons, Fred and Joe; mother, Mary Calder; brothers, William, Harry, and Tom; and great-granddaughter, Maija Pettis.
Hilda was born May 5, 1923 in Fort Frances and spent most of her life here. She was a devoted wife and mother. She also loved playing bingo and cards, and enjoyed crafts and beadwork.
She especially loved to travel and enjoyed meeting people.
A private family service was held Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at Green Funeral Home, with Envoys Eric and Sylvia Alcock officiating.
Cremation took place in Thunder Bay, followed by interment in the Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 316 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2C2.
< *c>Mom
In tears we saw you sinking,
We watched you fade away,
You suffered much in silence,
You fought so hard to stay.
You faced your task with courage,
Your spirit did not bend,
But still you kept on fighting
Until the very end.
The Creator saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be,
So when we saw you sleeping
So peaceful, free from pain,
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
We love you always,
Until we meet again . . .