Obituary of Leonard Strom

"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. My journey has ended." Len passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Anna (Filice) (late Geri Tessier). Predeceased by his parents Carl Oscar and Hilma Elizabeth Strom. Father of Linda Cahill (John), Lianne Graham (Stephen) and Pamela Fischer (Peter). Loved and loving father and best friend of Marci and Keith Hillstrom, Renee and Bryan Fuller, Jody and Rui Viveiros and Nicole and Nick Nicoletta. Grandfather of Charles and Nicholas Graham. Loved and loving Grandpa of Matthew Marrelli (Stacey Raymer), Kristian and Aiden Nicoletta and Hannah, Jonah and Lucas Fuller. Great grandpa to Gabriel and Kaleb Marrelli. Brother of the late Astrid Marinich (late Jockey), late Alvar (Gladys), late Arne (Terri) and Elmer (Dorothy). Brother-in-law and loving friend of Joyce St. Amand (Edwin), Carmela Salituri (late Atilio), Mario Filice (Carol), Anthony Filice (Janice) and Frank Filice (Sarah Merritt). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Len was born in Blind River, September 24, 1930 and grew up in Thessalon and Nestorville. A forward thinking and innovative business man, Len was one of 28 Charter members that founded the original Sault Civic Employees in 1959, now known as Northern Credit Union. Friends may visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. At Len's request, cremation and a private family service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zion Lutheran Church or the House of Kin would be appreciated by the family. www.northwoodfuneral.com