Hilda BENTTILA/MILLER

JANTTI, Hilda 2009-11-26 Mrs. Hilda Frances Jantti (nee Benttila/Miller) 88, passed away, very peacefully on Nov. 23, 2009 at her home, Roseview Manor, with her 2 loving daughters at her side. Mom was born Feb 5, 1921 in Meadow Portage, MB. Mom and Dad (childhood sweethearts) married Oct 18, 1940. They resided in Meadow Portage until 1947, then moved to Port Arthur, On. with their 2 young children Allan & Marlene. When they first moved to P.A. Mom & Dad both worked in the bush camp, Mom was the cook for all the hungry workers. Then they moved to Black Bay Rd. and then June, youngest of the clan was born. Tragedy struck on April 5, 1960, with the passing of her husband David, then on Dec 24, 1960 a tragic accident took the life of her young 17 yr old son Allan. This left Mom to make a life for her 2 young daughters. Mom always wanted to make her own way in life, so she worked cooking at local restaurants, a chambermaid at 2 local motels and finally a full-time position in Housekeeping at the LPH, until her retirement. She moved into a Mother-In-Law suite with Ray & June, on Poleline Rd. Where she resided for 21 happy years. Because of deteriorating health, she moved to Roseview Manor where she received excellent care and became addicted to pudding. Mom loved animals of all kinds and always had 1-2 dogs, 1-2 cats, a horse, chickens and of course in her childhood she had all the farm animals to care for. There was never anyplace to sit in her room at Roseview, as all the stuffed animals had their spots, and you didn’t dare move them. Mom could also knit a pair of socks in one sitting and in her younger years she would sew clothes for her children all the time. But Mom’s greatest love was her family. Mom is survived by her 2 loving daughters Marlene (Bob) Cornell, June (Ray) Wallace, 3 grandsons David Voss (Diane), Ryan & Adam Wallace, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson & nieces and nephews. Predeceased by adopted and birth parents, 7 birth siblings, brother Jack Miller 1995, husband David 1960, son Allan 1960, Grandson Steven 2003 and many, many loving pets. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held for family and friends at Faith City Church, 70 Secord St. Friday 2 p.m. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com