Jennie Fredricka Cave

Jennie Cave, age 94, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, Ontario, formerly of Heritage House in Rainy River, Ontario passed away peacefully at residence on Sunday, September 2, 2001.

She was born on September 19, 1906 in Jarpen, Sweden to the late Matilda Erickson. She moved to Canada with her mother and brother Eric and settled in Bergland, Ontario. On April 3, 1936, Jennie was united in marriage to Wesley Cave. Following their marriage they moved to Stratton, where they farmed west of Stratton for many years. Following her husband Wesley’s passing, Jennie moved to Rainy River. During the 1990’s, Jennie moved to Fort Frances, where she has resided since.

She was predeceased by her husband Wesley Cave in 1980; her son Gordon Cave in 1983; her grandson David Cave in 1988; one sister Ellen Locker; and four brothers Eric Erickson, Evert Erickson, Frans Erickson, and one younger brother.

Jennie is survived by one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Cave and friend Chuck Harrison of Barwick, Ont., five grandchildren, Thomas Cave of Kenora, Ont., Eric Cave and wife Tracy of Cochrane, On, Richard Cave of Dryden, Ont., Jean Cave and Ross Cave both of Stratton, Ont.; five great grandchildren, Tabitha, Jonathon, Michael, Darren, and Alison; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton United Church in Stratton, Ontario. Pastor Pat White will officiate with interment in the Stratton Municipal Cemetery in Stratton, Ontario.

Friends may visit with family Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time at the Stratton United Church.

The pallbearers will be Reuben Korb, Melvin Armstrong, John Smits, Ron Kloosterman, Ken McDonald and Jack Gustafson.

In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your own choice.