LAHTI: Charlotte Elizabeth (nee Sullivan): It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte Elizabeth LAHTI on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Charlotte was born on March 7, 1930 to Malcolm (Mac) and Annie Sullivan and was the 6th of 9 children. She is survived by Russell Don Lahti, her loving husband of 39 years. During their marriage, they enjoyed life in many locations, including Winnipeg, Churchill, Ile a la Crosse, Creston and Battleford. She leaves to mourn, her children Pat (Harry) Barrington, Carole (Bob) Maertens-Poole, Rod (Debbie) Turnbull, Doug (Sue) Turnbull, Stuart (Chris) Turnbull. She is also survived by her sisters Maggie Strachen and Rita Paron and her sisters-in law Shirley Sullivan and Francis Sullivan, all of Entwhistle, Alberta. Charlotte was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her youngest son, Harvey, her parents and her brothers Pat, Tom, Leo, Jerry and Danny. Charlotte was one of the first women auctioneers in Canada, practicing since the early 1950's. She also served as a school librarian and a councellor. Charlotte thoroughly enjoyed her hobby of "garage saleing" and was proud to be a groupie when Russell did his musical gigs at various centres around Battleford and Creston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3L8 (please indicate to The Palliative Care Unit). The family is grateful for the care and compassion the members of this Unit extended to them during their time of sorrow. Service will be held at St. Elizabeth's Church in Evansburg, Alberta on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Charlotte "loved any colour, as long as it was green". Sept. 2nd. will be a day for "the wearin' o the green". Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK. (306-446-4200) ____________________________________________________
