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PENNELL,
Martta
(Martha)
Aliisa (née
HAMLIN)
of Appleby Place, Burlington, passed away peacefully at Joseph
Brant Hospital, Burlington, February 19, 2003. Born in Toronto
in 1917, she was the daughter of Juho (John) and Emilia
(LEHTONEN)
HAMALAINEN.
Beloved wife of the late H. Allen
PENNELL (Royal
Canadian Air Force, September 1943). Predeceased by brothers
Paul, Martti, Frederick A.
(HAMLIN) and sister, Aili
(RUGABER).
Dearest aunt of Fred and Avalon of Sarnia and the late Carol
(HAMLIN) and loving great aunt to Chris, Alisa, Erin, Jennifer
and Craig and great-great aunt to Brodie, Curtis and Raeya. Special
friend to Midge
ELLAWAY,
Stoney
Creek.
Martha was employed for
many years at Stelco Inc., Hamilton, in the Salary and Benefits
Department. During her more active years, she was a member of
the Hamilton Thistle Club and was an avid curler. More recently
she was a member of the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre. She
was active for many years with the Volunteer Association of Chedoke
McMaster Hospital. Her passion for many years was her cottage
on Canning Lake near Minden where she especially remembered her
Finnish roots. Her other interests included golf, bridge, and
travel. Throughout the years, she visited many interesting and
exciting places with tours of Greece and Newfoundland being at
the top of her list of favourites. Cremation. Family will receive
Friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Avenue East,
Hamilton, on Wednesday, February 26th from 12-1 p.m. A Memorial
Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Aunt Martha's family will always cherish her memory. Rest in
peace Auntie Martha. We love you as we were loved by you. As
an expression of sympathy, Friends who wish may send memorial
donations to the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital or charity
of your choice.
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