(1926 – 2025) Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre Long Term Care with her son by her side on Monday, September 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerrold “Jerry” Russ. Loving mother of Jean Ryan (Richard), Lauren Rushton (David), the late Muriel Hunt (late Keith), the late Maureen Wood (Bart) and Peter Russ. Cherished grandmother ...
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METZEN, Ingrid
1931-2025 Passed away peacefully with her children by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Hans. Although she had many jobs and roles in life, Ingrid’s greatest joy was her family. She will be forever missed by her children John (Kim) and Michelle ...
Read More »KWISSIWA, Charlene
Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Creator on Sunday, August 24, 202,5 at the age of 65 years. Loving mother of Ramada-Lynn Kwissiwa and her step-sons Ivan Seguin Sr. (Monica Werth), Lenny Seguin (Allison Boissineau), Ray Seguin Jr. (Margret). Loving grandmother of Spirit-Rain, Tatiana, Marcus and Jayden, Ivan Jr., Brandon, Brent, Ray Jr., Emily, Elaine, Jillian, Joanna and ...
Read More »OLSSON, Rodney Henry
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Henry Olsson on the 14th of July 2025. Rod was born in Bertrand Spur, 18 miles west of White River, Ontario, where his father was employed by Austin, Nicholson Lumber Company at a small sawmill located there. A few weeks later, Rod’s father, Sid, went to White River ...
Read More »HOCHBAN, David Carl
David Carl Hochban, aged 73, passed away on August 27, 2025, in North Branch, MN. Born on September 24, 1951, David’s life was marked by his profound kindness and the deep bonds he forged with those around him. David attended St. Pascal’s Catholic School and Mounds Park Jr. High, later graduating from Harding High School in 1969. He began working ...
Read More »DUPLESSIS, John “JD”
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in White River on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 61 years. Loving son of Elaine Duplessis and the late John Duplessis. Cherished brother of Kelly Duplessis (Denise) and Shelley Ann Duplessis (Kory). Loving uncle of Desiree and Nick (Alannah). Great uncle of Connor. He will be sadly missed ...
Read More »Thank you – Celebration of life for Happy Robertson
Thank You to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the beautiful lunch, it was much appreciated. To everyone who came from near and far, to the cellabration for Happy and Lorna for the nice sermon. Last but not least to my Family for all their support over the last few months. Love Betty
Read More »COYNE, Jacquline ‘Jackie’
November 7, 1931 – August 6, 2025 Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Afton Park Place in Sarnia, ON, Jackie Coyne passed away at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Coyne (2006). Loving mother of Terri-Lynne Tessier/ Paul Trainor and Randy Coyne/ Michael Soost. Predeceased by her mother, Almeda and ...
Read More »ALLAIRE, Gaston
Passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Denise for 60 years. Loving father of Fabien, Stéphane (Johanne), Nicolas (Michelle) and Benoit. Proud grandfather of Erin (Ethan), Luc (Catherine), Jacob (Erin), Kristin (Joshua). Great grandfather of Addison, Benjamin, and Ruth. Dear son of the late Jeanne and ...
Read More »In Memory – Bill Rose
August 6, 2006 Gone 19 years. To dearly loved, to never be forgotten. Love Gerry
Read More »MacFARLANE, Donald Lawrence ‘Don’
Don passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) with his loving wife and family by his side, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of his caring wife, Mary. Cherished father of Debbie Lee Sawatzky (Ken), Kymberli Rose Aitkenhead (Rory), Donald Jr., and predeceased by his loving daughter Doreen Laurie ...
Read More »On to the Next Chapter
Dad arrived in Wawa on January 5 1952 when he was 18 years old and one week later, he was working at Algoma Ore Division. He came with Bill Dereski who was returning to work at AOD after being in Whitemouth for Christmas. In September 1957, he joined the Michipicoten Fire Department and spent 40 years volunteering as a firefighter ...
Read More »GUITARD, Laura Hélène (nee Fortin)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Chapleau Health Services on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at the age of 63 years. Beloved wife of James Guitard. Loving mother of René Guitard (Nancy Dery), Daniel Guitard and Carole Ouellette (André). Proud grandmother of Madison, Isabelle, Joannie, Théo and Cloé. Daughter of the late Annette and Marcellin ...
Read More »STONE, Francis (Frank, Frankie)
The Creator has decided to call yet another to eternal rest. Francis Robert Stone, 35 years old, sadly passed away suddenly (and far too soon) on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, due to a severe infection of the leg caused by Group A Streptococcus. Due to complications from a recent surgery, the infection went undetected until it was too late. ...
Read More »BAIN, Jeannine Mary ‘Jenny’
March 14, 1958 – July 19, 2025 It is with full but heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeannine Mary Bain on July 19th 2025, at the age of 67, with her family by her side. With a heart made of gold everyone knew there was a spot with her for them, a safe, comforting place in her home, ...
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