In Loving memory of Jenny Sullivan who peacefully slipped away to be with her soulmate Merv. Surrounded by love at Teck Pioneer Residence on the 17th of May, 2025.
Jenny was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Mervin, parents Saima and Anton Jarvi, her sister Eila Laakso, brother Unto Jarvi, sisters in law Claire Conrad and Ann O’Grady.
Jenny was born and raised in Larder Lake before moving to North Bay to study radiology. It was there that she met the love of her life Mervin and it was on their first date that she truly fell for him…in her stocking feet on the dance floor. Merv was quick to pick her up and keep right on dancing.
They married in 1962 and they made their home on Duncan Avenue where Jenny still resided until a few short months ago. Her beautiful flower garden was admired by many. Jenny’s whole life was her family. Always loving, supportive and never giving up on us. Mom kept her true friendships close to her heart always keeping in touch and caring about them near or far.
She will be forever missed by her cherished children John (Janice) Sullivan, Diane (Bruce) Dudgeon, Myles Sullivan (Melissa Anwatin). She was the best Mummu to her many grandchildren. Keegan, Liam, Colin, Leah, Jada, Jema, Brenna, Shanna and Zach as well as her 7 great grandchildren. Jenny is also survived by her brother-in-law Glenn Conrad and sister-in-law Lily Jarvi. Many cousins in Finland as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended families and lifelong friends.
The family would like to thank the TPR staff, many nurses and PSWs Raj, Amandeep, Jacey, Lynn, Pam, Veneeta and so many more amazing caregivers.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blanche River Health Foundation – Kirkland Lake Site (145 Government Road East, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4)
The entire Mattson clan loved your mother dearly. She was my mother's best friend and the Mattson kids always referred to her as "Aunty Jenny". I will miss her so much but will always cherish the many memories. I know you will as well. She was such a wonderful person and I am so grateful that she was part of my life. I wish you all peace and tranquility.
So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady your Mother . She had such a loving way of living life. May all the love, laughs and memories you shared with her surround your heart at this time
R.i.p Jenny you always be in my heart my sincere condolences to the family.
R.i.p Jenny you always be in my heart my sincere condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Jenny was such a special lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories during this time keep you strong.
So very sorry to hear of your loss,Jennie was such a caring,compassionate lady.Condolences to all that loved her. May she rest in peace.w
So many memories of growing up on Duncan with your family across the street. Right from our dogs, to growing up together and always a wave and a smile from across the road whenever we came home to visit. Our folks are having a wee visit now reminiscing on raising their kids there and how Kirkland Lake really was a great place to do this. Wishing you all peace in your hearts knowing your sweet Mom is back with your Dad.
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Such a special and caring person. Our families have so many shared memories.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences.
Karen Wright Aubin
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Jenny. She was a remarkable lady, always kind and pleasant…..a joy to visit!
May your happy memories provide consolation at this sad time.
Sincerely, Joan Butt
Jenny was a beautiful lady. My parents the Lingenfelters Jack and Marion Helge and Nancy Mattson. So many were all friends in a better time. I am glad to have known them and I’m much richer for it God bless them all xxxBarb Lingenfelter and family xx
Our deepest sympathy,thinking of all of you through this difficult time,Jenny was a very kind and loving person.R.I.P.Gil & Paulette Marmen
So, so sad to see Jenny pic at TPR today In Memory, I had just visited with her last week, and she was doing fine, she now joins Merv the love of her life. Jenny was such a gentle lovely lady, I'll cherish my memory of her forever, So sorry for the Family's loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Mummu held a special place in our hearts. She was so kind, caring and always had time to chat, giving you a 100% of her attention. I will forever remember her smile, her love of flowers and pussy willows in the Spring. RIP Mummu….I know the Merv is there welcoming you in his arms again…together where you belong.
My deepest condolences to all of you. Jenny was a wonderful person and friendly to everyone. She will me missed by many including myself. May God Bless and Comfort You during these difficult days. May her memories bring you peace.
We are so sorry to hear of Jenny’s passing. It was a great honour and privilege to know Jenny, she will be greatly missed God Bless you all during this difficult time
thoughts and prayers
The O’Reilly Family
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and mummu as she was known to all her grandchildren. She was such a kind caring person. She was lived by many. Always a kind word when you would see her .She will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.
While I did not know your mother well , it was always a pleasure running into her . She was so friendly and a classy lady.
Sincere condolences on her passing .
I'm so sorry for your loss, your mom was such a sweet woman. I have many fond childhood memories of both of your folks. Sending much love.
I was so sad to hear of Jenny's passing. I am thankful I was able to visit her a couple of times during her brief stay at TPR. She was always so easy to chat with in our younger years. My sincere condolences and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. May Jenny now Rest in Peace.
Ines Robazza
Paul and I are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom and your kids Mummu. She was the sweetest lady and so beautiful. She and your Dad made the perfect pair and I could definitely see him "sweeping her off her feet".
Diane, you and your Mom were often together and I know you brought her to so many appts-the hair appts were great bc Joanne is just up the street so it gave us time for a quick visit. She loved you all so much and I'm sure she hated leaving you but her handsome dance partner was most likely missing her and saving her a dance. I hope it brings you all peace to know they are together again.
Sending love and hugs to all of you. xoxo
From Melissa's children and grandchildren, we extend our deepest condolences. Mummu was a true light in every room she walked into! She will be greatly missed. Sending love ️
My deepest condolences to you and your family
So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends.
Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Our prayers are with you now and forever. Cherish the wonderful memories of a beautiful lady️
Ron and Tina
So sorry for your loss. My condolences.
So very sorry to hear this news. Jenny was such a kind compassionate lady, always stopped to say hello. She is now in the arms of her love. Rest in peace Jenny, gone but never forgotten.
We are very sorry to hear the news of Jenny’s passing! She was a wonderful person and I have great memories of our highschool years together! Always kind, caring , humorous and a good person! She and Merv were a special couple who contributed much to the life of KL. We were fortunate to have known them! Our sincere condolences to her family and many friends.
Brian and Gale Hamilton
Condolences to all so so for your loss . Hugs to all.
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a sweet lady. May she rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy. Jenny and I sometimes ended celebrating our birthdays at the same time and places. She was a lovely lady.
SO sorry for the loss of such a beautiful lady inside and out.
She was such of a positive, caring lady who will be missed.
May she R I P.
Pat & Lorraine
Condolences and prayers to the Sullivan family on the passing of Mrs Sullivan. She will be dearly missed by you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Jenny's passing. She was such a lovely lady and will be deeply missed.
Our sincere sympathies on your loss. Jenny was a special lady who had such a warm smile and went out of her way to say a few words when our paths crossed. Cherish your memories and praying for strength for all of you during this difficult time.
May the love, laughs and lessons this amazing Mother gave you live on in your hearts and give you some comfort at this time
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother.
She was such a lovely lady, always smiling and friendly.
She will be missed
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom and Mummu. We hope you have wonderful memories of times gone by to comfort and warm you with their love.
my sympathy to the family she was a great lady now she will be with her soulmate rip jenny we will miss you
Sorry to loss of your mom someone who was very special person and mother. She can join your dad now.
Guy
Sending a hug to you all, while you navigate this sorrow. We are so sad to have read this and wish you all deep comfort knowing she is back with your Dad. Such a beautiful soul your mom was!
Such a kind and gentle soul as Jenny will be deeply missed by all family, friends and neighbours. Very sorry for your loss. Condolences.
We are saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. She was such a friendly person. I so enjoyed chatting with her after mass when we were still residing in Kirkland Lake. May she rest in peace along side your Dad.
So sorry for your loss losing a mom a grandma always hurts a little deeper our prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time of of sorrow
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom...she was a sweet lady
We were so sorry to learn about Jenny's passing. We love Jenny and we will miss her and Mervin's visit to the Wren farm in Hyndford.
Mervin was my first cousin; we now have lost all our Sullivan cousins; we miss them all. We are thinking of the great memories of all of you at the English reunion at the Wren farm.
Jenny was a beautiful lady.
We are thinking of all of you and praying for you at this sad time.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Jenny was such a lovely person. She was always so kind and she had a wonderful gentle spirit.
Merv was also one of a kind. Always cheerful and welcoming. They are a perfect match for heaven.
May God bless you all.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Mummu.
Such a lovely, always smiling, lady.
Rest in peace Mrs Sullivan...
We are so sorry to hear the news of your mom`s passing and share in your loss. She was such a sweetheart with that smile and twinkle in her eye every time we saw her. I don`t know who will keep us informed of what was going on with the relatives now as she was our main link but I do know she`s up there with your Dad singing, dancing and playing the spoons with the rest of the clan.
Hugs to you all,
Erin, Tom, Lorraine, Kelly, Casey and Families
Condolences on the loss of your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time!
We were so sorry to hear of Jenny’s passing as she was an exceptional lady. Heaven has gained another angel.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil and Sandy Sullivan
All my memories of Jenny were of an immaculate person… as I saw her. I was able to see her on occasion at family gatherings with relatives or around town.
She simply was one of the most delightful people I’ve ever known. Always so kind and gentle… with the most beautiful smile that would lift you off your feet.
Her and Mervin were a big part of my fondest family memories as they seem to be at all Kirkland Lake family events. Always a huge joyful part of the room… especially Merv with his “ machine gun” laugh. Such a loving and truly sincere bunch they were with my cousins John, Miles and Dianne .
Hugs to you all along with my deepest condolences . And Jenny , you’re simply one of those special people that belong on top of the heap! Rest in peace
Your parents were wonderful neighbors. My condolences to the family.
Tim R
Jenny was a marvelous woman, so kind and thoughtful and a wonderful neighbour. I miss seeing her out on the back yard patio watering, nurturing and tending to her flowers. So full and so colourful. I miss our chats. She adored dogs and our Brady still walks up her steps hoping to see her. I know she's up "there" dancing in her socks with Merv. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Kaye and I would like to send our deepest sympathies to all of you. Jenny was such a wonderful lady whose sweet smile lit up a room. We certainly have had great times with all of the Sullivan’s over the years . We know she will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs to all of you. ️
Kaye & Lynn
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Many childhood memories of trips to Kirkland lake and staying at your mom and dad’s. When Mervin and Jenny would visit Killaloe I remember the corner being a buzz of excitement, and the party was on !! Sending thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear of mrs. Sullivan's passing. She was such a gentle lady. R.i.p. with my good friend merv.
