PALOMAKI, J Mary (LEHTO)

In Loving Memory of Mary Jane Palomaki (nee Lehto) The family announces with great sorrow, her death at Extendicare Falconbridge, March 4th, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Vic (Veikko) predeceased 2003. Dear daughter of the late Signe (Aho) and the late Laurie Lehto. Loving and devoted mother of Veikko, Bobby (predeceased), Sue Kalmbach (Brian) and Larry all of Edmonton, Alberta, Brenda Lafleur (Ken), Debbie Kaukolin (Dennis) of Sudbury and Karen Thornton (Steve) of Garson. Cherished and doting grandmother to Carl, Brian, Vicki, Sheri, Corey, Curtis, Christopher, Andrea, Eila (predeceased), David, Lindsay, Stacey, Mason, Amy, Roger, Robert and 18 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Robert (Anita) both predeceased, Richard predeceased (Jackie), Elsie (Allan) Charbonneau both predeceased, Vera Burke (Merlin), Larry predeceased (Carmen), Linda Morrison (Doug predeceased), Laila Charbonneau (Placide), Brian (Angela), Bruce predeceased and Allen predeceased. Dear sister in law of Vieno Maki (Walter predeceased) and the late Violet and Andy Perttula. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Mary was a sweet, caring and lovable person. She was everything you could ask for in a Mom. She was a gentle soul who always looked for the best in everyone she met. She loved reading, picking blueberries, gardening and watching her hummingbirds. Mom was happiest when spending time with her family playing scrabble or canasta and cooking Sunday dinners. As a grandmother she really enjoyed making her famous blueberry pancakes for her grandchildren and their friends. She also enjoyed golfing with her sisters. We will miss her very much and forever cherish her memories but we are comforted in knowing she is at peace. A warm thank you to the 3rd floor staff at Extendicare Falconbridge for their compassionate and loving care in making Mom’s last few years as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel Dear friend and official for the service will be Rev. Genny Rollins. Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch Street, Sudbury Monday, March 9th, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. (Friends may gather after 3:00 P.M. Monday) Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Sudbury or charity of choice would be appreciated.