Louise Langtry, 101, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital.
She was born Oct. 22, 1900 in Emo, Ont. to the late Charles and Elizabeth Fisher.
Mrs. Langtry lived all her life in the district and had lived in Fort Frances since 1926. She was a member of Knox United Church in Fort Frances and a past member of the United Church Women.
She enjoyed playing Bingo and bridge, and crocheting. In her earlier years, she had a huge vegetable garden at her home.
Louise is survived by her daughter, Jean Eisenzoph, and her son, Jack (Florence) Langtry, all of Fort Frances, Ont.
Also surviving is her grandson, Derek Langtry of London, Ont.; brother, Russell (Mary) Fisher of Emo, Ont.; sister-in-law, Leona Larson of Victoria, B.C.; brother-in-law, Norris (Gertie) Langtry of Fort Frances, Ont.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was united in marriage in 1926 to Jack Langtry, who predeceased her in 1973.
She also was predeceased by her daughter, Thelma Knotts on March 3, 1979; sons-in-law, Frank “Ike” Eisenzoph and Alfred “Laffy” Knotts; grandson, Lee Eisenzoph; sisters, Myrtle (Paddy) Palmer, Irene (Roy) Davis, and Olive (Bob) Craig; brothers, Arthur (Mabel) Fisher, Milton (Mary) Fisher, and Oscar Fisher; brothers-in-law, Ben (Minnie) Langtry, Don Larson, and Bill Larson; and sisters-in-law, Birdie (Alex) Chercover, Gladys (Jim) Sullivan, and Annie Ellen Langtry.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Rev. Marietta Marshall officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances beside her husband, Jack Langtry.
Honourary pallbearers will be all of Louise’s family and friends.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to Rainycrest Home for the Aged Memorial Fund, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8, La Verendrye General Hospital Continuing Care Unit, 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B7, or to the charity of your choice.