Walter Sitch (died 2024)
| Walter Sitch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927-05-03 O'Connor Township |
| Died | 2024-02-14 |
| Occupation | marina owner and first aid/security person |
| Employer | Department of Lands and Forests |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Walter Sitch (3 May 1927 – 14 February 2024 (aged 96)) was an O'Connor Township-born marina owner and musician who lived at Shebandowan for over seven decades.[1][2]
Life and family
Walter Sitch was born on May 3, 1927, to Ernest and Sadie. He grew up in O'Connor Township and spent his teenage years at Saganaga Lake. He worked as a fire tower man at Mowe Lake before moving to Shebandowan at age 18. He established a long-term residence on Forestry Bay, where he lived for 77 years.[1]
He began his career with the Department of Lands and Forests and later operated Sitch's Marina on Lake Shebandowan. His business included a general store, boat and motor sales, and cabin rentals. He was also a dealer for Scorpion snow machines and participated in snow machine racing. Later, he worked in first aid and security at the Shebandowan Inco Iron Mine until his retirement. He was a dedicated country music musician who played the fiddle in various bands across Northwestern Ontario.[1]
He married Ethel Skog in 1951. He was survived by his children Harry, Russell, Terry, Evelyn, Carol, and David, and their spouses Ruth, Matt, and Jala. His family included grandchildren Ryan, Kim, Elaine, and Sarah, their partners Evie and Neil, and seven great-grandchildren. He was also survived by his sister Velma Liddicoat and sister-in-law Polly McLean. He was predeceased by his wife Ethel Skog, his son Don, and his companion Eva. He received support in his later years from Donna Hawryluk and Ted Chisholm.[1]
He died on February 14, 2024. A private family service was arranged. Online condolences were managed through Jenkens Funeral Home.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2024-02-21.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 14 February 2024.
- Biographical notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1982-03-09.[3]
- Index note: Seniors like making music.
- Birthday notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2007-05-26.[4]
- Recorded as occurring 27 May 2007.
- Index note: 80.
- Photo notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1981-05-04.[5]
- Index note: Fur Traders Fiddle Contest.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Walter Sitch, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2024-02-21, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 21 February 2024, p. 7(B)
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 9 March 1982, p. 11
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 26 May 2007, p. 3(E)
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 4 May 1981, p. 17