St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada

HUPPUNEN, Saara (Nousiainen) – Saara’s soul was lifted to her Heavenly Father while her daughters sang by her side at the Welland Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2014 in her 92nd year. Pre-deceased by her husband Kaarlo (1995) and son Yrjo (2014). Loving mother of Irma Watt (Terry), Irene Macklem (Brian) and Mirja Huppunen (Howard). Dear Grandmother of Michael, Timothy, Thomas, Kevin, Kristiina, Aaron, James, and Trevor, and their families. Great grandmother of Emmett, Tyson, Quinten, Makenna Saara, and Koston. Dear sister of Elisabet and Raakel (both of Finland). Saara will also be lovingly missed by her many nieces and nephews in Finland. Friends will be received by the family at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME , 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Wednesday, December 3rd. from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. A celebration of life to honour Saara’s life will take place at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 57 Griffith Street, Welland at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 4th. Interment at 4:00 pm, Pelham Friends Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Association. Online condolences may be placed at www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca. A donation to Pelham Cares has been made by Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to the community

BENDER, Cecil Oscar – On Sunday, October 26, 2014 after having lived a wonderful and fulfilling life, Cecil passed away at the age of 81. Loving husband and best friend of Carole Jean (nee Morris) for 56 years. Cherished father of Cindy Belvedere (Rico), Bill Bender, Pam Coring (Jamie) and Dave Bender (Jan). Proud Poppa of Jack and Georgia Bender. Survived by his sister Barbara Lanneval and predeceased by his brother Earl Alvin. Predeceased by his parents the late William Edgar and Nettie Elnora of Port Colborne. Cecil was a cottage enthusiast throughout his life having spent many years at Morgan’s Point and Sauble Beach. He was an employee of Bell Canada for 40 years and more recently Cecil’s involvement as a working partner in WRB Sales for the last 25 years. His community involvement was extensive including; Board of Director, Mapleview Charities, St. Matthews Church- where he was an active member and Chair of the Endowment Committee and was a lifelong member and volunteer at the YMCA. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY (2000 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold 905-892-1699) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Cecil’s life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Private interment to take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Mapleview Charities (local youth based charity) and St. Matthews Lutheran Church (Endowment Fund) would be appreciated. Share valued memories, photos and condolences at www.pleasantviewcemetery.ca