Vladimir SCHPITZER

SCHPITZER, Vladimir (Wally) - It is with sadness that the family of Mr. Vladimir (Wally) Schpitzer announces his passing at the age of 57 years. Wally was born in Regensburg, Germany on March 16th, 1947 and spent two years in Belgium until his family immigrated to Kirkland Lake in 1951. He was a longtime resident of Kirkland Lake and even though his years of service with Ontario Northland Telecommunications took his residence to Haileybury, he always considered Kirkland Lake his home. Wally was predeceased by his mother Maria (Kozakova) in 1975 and his sister, Switlana (McNamara) in 1999. He is survived by his father Paul at Extendicare in Kirkland Lake, his sister Lydia Dredge (husband Herb) of Wiarton and his brother Victor (wife Jo Ann) of Kirkland Lake. Wally also leaves his niece and nephews; Jacqueline Dredge, Neile McNamara, Kieran McNamara, Aaron Schpitzer and Aarik Schpitzer. In keeping with Wally's life and beliefs, there will be no visitation or service. He will be cremated and his ashes interred with his mother at the Kirkland Lake Cemetery in the summer of 2005. Donations in memory of Wally may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (38 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, P2N 2E2) and would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Monette and French Funeral Home, Kirkland Lake, 705-567-3565.