Peacefully at the Mauno Kaihla Koti Finnish Resthome on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Edith. Loving father of Mary Elizabeth (Sam Benge) of Callaway, Maryland, John Dunkin (Jo) of Osoyoos, B. C., and Kenneth Robert (Jennifer) of Sault Ste. Marie. Brother of the late Lillian Rae (late husbands Brian Sawer and John Rae), late Bruce (Patricia of the Sault), late Frank (late Betty Jane). Grandfather of Michael Benge (Melanie), David Benge (Michelle), Heather Gordon (Jim), Brent Fleming (Tara), Greg MacLachlan and Joseph MacLachlan (Amy). Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, December 2, 2004 from 6-8 pm. Funeral service from St. Andrew's United Church on Friday, December 3, 2004 at 11 am. Rev. Phil Miller and Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Memorial contributions to St. Andrews United Church Memorial Fund or Finnish Resthome would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the Great Northern Retirement Home and the Finnish Resthome.
