SooToday.com has received the following notice from the Beggs Funeral Home in Thessalon. Highly respected and well liked in Thessalon and beyond, Dr. Kovacs cared for many families through his general practice, which included house calls. He was also instrumental in establishing the Thessalon Hospital and Algoma Manor.
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KOVACS, Dr. Alexander Joseph (Sandy), MD - Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, surrounded by his family on Saturday March 31, 2012.
Dr. Sandy Kovacs in his 90th year, beloved husband of Dr. Nora Kovacs of Sault Ste. Marie for 65 years.
Loving father of Nora Mclean (Dr. Patrick Robert McLean) of Elliot Lake.
Special grandpa to Shannon, Cathy, Robert Jr. and Aaron, and great-grandfather to Aiden, Kieran, Brody, Braeden and Brennan.
Predeceased by his family in Hungary.
Cremation has taken place.
A graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Sandy made many friends in the Thessalon area and was proud to have contributed to the community in countless ways.
Both the Thessalon Hospital and Algoma Manor stand today as a testament of that commitment.
Sandy has now made his final house call.
Donations to the Thessalon Hospital or the Algoma Manor Charitable Foundation gratefully accepted.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon, Ontario.
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