Author Archives: Family

Thanks for Your Help with Dad

We would like to thank everyone that extended loving care to dad over the last few years & contributed to his quality of life. Special thank you to Kathy, Kelly Jr & Maggie Culhane who made him a part of your family.  He loved every minute of it. Wouldn’t have survived the past two years without having you in our ...

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LAUDE, Danuta (Donna)

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday July 19, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Roman. Loving mother of Mike (late Sharon), Eva Vernier (Richard), Barbara, late Henry, late Mary, and the late Richard. Donna will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Bronislaw and ...

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ROBERTSON, Gerald “Happy”

April 17, 1932 – November 30, 2024 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gerald “Happy” Robertson at the age of 92 with family by his side at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew. Son of the late George Robertson and Dorothy Kunkel. Husband and best friend of Betty (Trudel) for 71 years. Father of Norma Robertson and Laurie ...

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WIETESKA, Ed

Born July 28th, 1956 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He leaves behind with broken hearts, his loving wife Janet; his children, Lane, Danielle (Mikka), and Holly; and his beloved grandchildren, Rhylan, Janik, Elena, Ayla, Corah, and Jasper.   Ed was known as sharp-minded, a talented carpenter, and ...

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LAZARHOFF, Marlies

It is with deep sadness that the family of Marlies Lazarhoff (born Maria Luise Stroph) announce her passing at the Long Term Care Unit of Lady Dunn Hospital on July 10, 2025 in her 92nd year. Marlies will be lovingly remembered by her children, George (Jocelyn), Sylvia, Nadya (Lorne) and John: grandchildren, Jamie (Mimi), Mathew (Hyejoo), Ali and Zoe; great ...

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STARR, Aireal “Everlasting Sky Woman”

It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Aireal Starr, who left this world to meet her Creator and be reunited with her grandparents and father on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 32. Aireal passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, surrounded by the love and presence ...

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Celebration of Life – Gil Matte

Please join us for a: Celebration of Life honouring Gilberte (Gil) Matte  (November 23, 1931 – February 3rd – 2025).   A Mass will be held at 11:00 St. Monica Church on August 23rd, 2025. There will be a luncheon immediately following the Mass upstairs at the Legion Hall. We would love for you to join us and share your ...

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Stefan Shynkorenko – Celebration of Life

July 16, 1984 to May 6, 2025 Passed away with his family by his side at Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. Beloved son of Erin Andrews (Joe McCoy) and Ed Shynkorenko (Maggie Hermeston). Dear brother to Daniel and Julia McCoy and step-brother to Erin Sigouin (Jason Jurynec) and Bernard Sigouin. Stefan is survived by his Grandpa Joe McCoy (Flo ...

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CONSTANTINEAU, Mary Luella

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday July 6, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of John (Carol), Carl (Bev), Willis, Lynn, Mark and Ann Hopewell (Graeme). Loving grandmother of Shawn (Riley) and Daniel. Daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Best. Sister of the late Dorothy Van ...

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FORTUNE, Ranah (Hall)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ranah Fortune (nee Hall) on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Ranah was the eldest daughter of Monty and Bertie Hall and was born in Chapleau, Ontario. Ranah’s first years were spent residing in Sinterville as her father Monty, worked at the Sinter Plant for Algoma Ore. ...

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Schreiber, Allan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...

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O’BRIEN, Emma Jean “Jean”

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...

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Halucha, Wladyslawa (Lody)

Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year.  Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022).  Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland.  Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia.  Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura).  Proud ...

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DeSAULNIER, Keith

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.    Caring and thoughtful father of Sylvia, Michelle (Robert) and Ryan. Loving grandfather of Angie, Deacon, Alyjah, Teagan and Ryanna. Dear brother of Gary (Barb), Wendy, late Bill and Joe (Brenda). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Keith will also be sadly missed by Manon and ...

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BANMAN, Susan Ann

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday December 19, 2024 at the age of 81 years.    Beloved wife of Johan (John). Adored mother of Rosemarie Albert (Mike), David (Lesley) and Norman. Proud grandmother of Dorian (Chantal), Desirée (Johnny), Jeni-Lee (Spencer) and Adam. Proud grandmother of Jay, Delia, Ruby, Piper, Murphy and Johan. Daughter of the ...

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