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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SALONEN, Dr. Otto, MD - Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, December 21, 2007, at the Westmount Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife, Alice Irene Salonen (nee Clarke). He will be sadly missed by his children, Jane and David Ruttan of Markham, David and Kim Salonen of Mississauga, Mark and Carolyn Salonen of Baden and Lisa Salonen MacKay and Dan MacKay of Markham. Loving grandfather of Amanda Ruttan, Dana and Erin Salonen, Eric and Natasha Salonen and Megan and Matthew MacKay. Otto will also be missed by sisters-in-law, Lois (Len) Walker and Donna (Don) Craig and fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many close friends. Predeceased by his parents, Otto and Aune and sister, Sirkka. Otto and Irene lived in Thunder Bay for over forty years before retiring to Guelph in Otto was a prominent family physician whose accomplishments included being Chief of Staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged, as well as being President of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Medical Association. Otto spent over 39 years as a member of the Canadian Navy and Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. Otto was also a past President of the Thunder Bay division of GYRO. Otto loved spending time at his cottage with his family and dogs, or traveling to other lands. A memorial service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener ( ) on January 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Capital Memorial Gardens, Nepean, Ontario at a later date to be announced. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Parkinson's Society or ALS Society or any charity of your choice. (The Kitchener Record 27 Dec 2007)
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