Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 91. Geraldine is now reunited with her dear husband Floyd King. Beloved mother of Linda Bouchard (Jerry), George "Bob" King (Bonnie), late Gloria "Dorry" Slater (Gary) and Sharon Caple (Will). Loving grandma of Amanda King, Robert King (Karin), Jennifer King-Callon (Jeremy), Joyce Nelles (Will), David King (Jennifer), Cathy Coffey (Jeff), Scott Slater (Jenn), Bradley Slater, Jason Ackland and Lindsey Ackland (Jordan). Proud great-grandma of Stacey, Kira, Alexander, Kaelan, Noah, Mya, Joseph, Addisen, Zachary, Katrina, Mikayla, Kyle, Jordan, Rally and Trinity. Predeceased by her parents Max and May Mattila. Dear sister of Harold (Karen), Jenny (Bill), late Jim (Jean) and predeceased by Nielo, Helen (late Ronnie) and Judy (late John) and Illa (late Jim). Daughter-in-law of the late George and late Ellen King. Sister-in-law of Gloria (late Jim), Mary (Wes) and predeceased by Edna (late Gord). Geraldine will be missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is reunited with her dear friends "The Golden Girls".
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date and she will be laid to rest with her husband Floyd. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to ARCH or Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East 705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the King family.