BERTILS, Aino Elizabeth Bertils – Obituary
BERTILS, Aino Elizabeth – 1918-2015 Passed away peacefully at Timmins and District Hospital on October 7, 2015 in her 97th year after a brief illness.
Beloved wife of the late Gunnar (1982), devoted mother of Ruth Wiwchar (Wally), Paul Bertils (Marilyn), loving grandmother of Chris Wiwchar (Leah), Jeff Wiwchar (Kirsten), Liisa Bertils (Scott Graham), Laurie Bertils (Jamie Bell) and Mark .
Survived by her sister, Helen Luoma.
Great grandmother and cherished Mummu of Addelyn, Avery, Elizabeth , Emily, Erik, Kennedy and Michael.
Aino immigrated to Kirkland Lake in the early 30s from her birthplace in Voltti Finland. In 1948, the Bertils family moved to South Porcupine. She was one of the founding members of the Suomi Club and over a period of time became the “unofficial” English spokesperson for many members of the local Finnish community.
She was also a dedicated and committed member of St John’s Lutheran Church. She was dedicated volunteer for the betterment of her church and Finnish community. Her general rule of life was based on scripture from the Bible (Matthew 6) and can be stated in general terms as follows: “pay attention to what God is doing now and don’t get overly concerned about what may or may not happen tomorrow for he will help you in his own way deal with issues when the time comes “That passage was simple and direct.”Do not worry about the day you have not seen.”
Her legacy is both significant and praise worthy! The kindness she consistently demonstrated with her fellow citizens; the friendship she offered and instilled in everybody; the advice she volunteered when requested and the unconditional love she gave all family members no matter what their circumstances, made her a truly admirable human being throughout her lifetime.
Special thanks to the Nurses of the Medical floor of Timmins and District Hospital and, her highly esteemed and revered medical practitioners, Doctor Richard (Rick) Kvas and Dr. Yates who went above and beyond the call of duty in responding to her medical needs at all times.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at Stinson Funeral Home in South Porcupine on Saturday October 10th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Patricia Dorland officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time.
Remembrance donations to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Fund , Kulta Kotti, or to the Palliative Care Unit of the Timmins and District Hospital would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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