The Aru-Bailey Family
Thinking of you ALL at this very difficult time. Doesn't matter how Old a person is, IT's still SAD. Lots of memories to remember her by. So sorry for your loss.
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ARU, Ingrid
1924 - 2024
On Sunday December 8th Ingrid Aru’s 100-year journey ended at the Teck Pioneer Residence in Kirkland Lake. Ingrid was predeceased by her husband Evald and her son-in-law Alexander (Sandy) Andrew.
She leaves behind her loving daughters Linda Andrew and Tiina (Steve) Bailey. Grandmother (“Ema”) to Vanessa, Landon (Sheri nee Piche), Amy Clarke (Eric) and Cameron and great grandmother to Kalev, Kristjan, Andren, Robert and Rose. Her heart warmed with joy because of their existence.
Escaping Estonia during Russian occupancy (post-war), Ingrid spent some time in a DP camp and then relocated to Belgium, where she was hired to work for a wealthy family in Brussels. The time with the Legrande family became one of the highlights in her life and she developed a close relationship with them. Also, in Brussels, Ingrid met and married her lifelong love, Evald Aru. In September 1950, along with their 5-month-old daughter Tiina, they endured a stormy 2-week voyage across the Atlantic, arriving in Quebec City. Northern Ontario became their home, first in Renabie and then in Kirkland Lake although her heart always remained in Estonia. She reminisced frequently of their two trips back to their homeland to visit family once Estonia liberated.
Ingrid was strong-willed and determined, traits that preserved her throughout her long life... (and also created challenges for her daughters). She was a great story teller, funny and colourful; words on paper had the same flair. Her passion for cooking and baking served her family, friends and the Estonian community well. Multicultural festivals, in the mid 70's benefited from her delicious pirukad and sai (braided cardamon bread). Estonian parties, Christmas Eve and Easter celebrations always were delicious, and neighbours over the years were delighted recipients of her baking. One of her other talents was her prolific ability at knitting mittens and hats; over the years donations of dozens of handknit mitts and hats were made to the Salvation Army, Finnish craft sales, and newborns at the Timmins hospital. Her love to dance continued into her final weeks... and finally, she gave wonderful hugs.
A special thank-you to all the staff at Teck Pioneer Residence for their care and loving patience with Ingrid during her final eight years. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.
Donations can be made in her memory to the Teck Pioneer Residence. Donation methods - in person to the TPR front office or by mail to Teck Pioneer Residence at 145A Government Rd. East PO Box 3800, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4. Alternatively online donations can be made through your bank via bill payments. Search Town of Kirkland Lake and Accounts Receivable. For the customer number enter TPRDO01 (TPR D(letter)O(letter)0(number)1(number). Once a payment is made, please send an email to treasury@tkl.ca & Mary-Ann.Toppi@tkl.ca stating what the donation is for (In memory of Ingrid Aru). Also provide either a mailing address or email address for a donation receipt.
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Tina, Linda And Family!
Sorry for your loss !
May my support
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The family
So sorry for your great loss. A mother’s love is like no other.
She will live on in your hearts and your children’s.
Sending prayers!
Tiina and family
Tiina,
Thinking of you and your family. I know how very special she was was to you.
Tiina and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Tiina and family
So very sorry for your loss.
100 years and such an interesting life, amazing…
Tina Bailey
My sincere sympathy
Tina
So sorry for your loss of your mother Tina. Mothers are a blessing and once they pass it’s very difficult. I know I lost my Mother when I was in my early 20’s.
I still miss her and of course my dear Father who passed away 2 years later. Our deepest sympathy!
Rest in peace /
Repose en paix
Sincerely / Sincèrement
Michelle and John
Tiina, Steve and Family
What a beautiful tribute written for an extraordinary woman. My sincere sympathy to all of the family in your loss of Ingrid.
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Tiina and family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of a very special lady!
Sending love and prayers.
Joan Butt
Tiina, Linda, and Family
Sending heartfelt condolences to each and every member of Ingrid’s family.
Ingrid was known in the Pervik household as “Proua Aru” but also more affectionately as “Tiina Ema” and “Linda Ema.” She will be remembered by all of us as an energetic, generous, and welcoming person. Without exception, she worked hard and kept on course, no matter what each day brought her way.
A truly remarkable lady--may she rest in peace.
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Tiina & Family
So sorry to hear of Ingrid’s passing. May you hold all those special memories near and dear to your heart!
Tina and family
So sad to hear of the loss of your mother. The read was very interesting. What a colorful life! Losing a mother is tough. My prayers for a gentle healing journey go out to you and your family.
Tiina and Linda, relatives and friends of the family
Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing after a long a courageous life. It was good she was able to travel back to Eastonia.
