We are forever grateful to the extended Dereski and Klockars families that were by our side during a very sad and difficult time. Thanks to all those who travelled to Wawa to pay their respects to “Uncle Louis”. We treasure all the memories and stories you shared. Our gratitude to the Algoma EMS and the local OPP for their professionalism ...
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Thank you – Marie Haight Family
The family of Marie Haight would like to express their heartfelt thanks, for all the cards, expressions of congratulations and gifts on her 100th Birthday. Paula, Cheryl, Melanie and Families
Read More »BUGYRA, Gerard (Gerry)
Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at the age of 67. Gerry was born November 5, 1955, to Michael Bugyra and Alice Rahal in Sault Ste. Marie but raised in Wawa, Ontario where he met his future wife, Irene, at the young age of 8. Married since 1974, his family was his greatest joy and will ...
Read More »POIRIER, Keith
It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...
Read More »TORKOS, Gizella
September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...
Read More »Happy 100th Birthday Marie!
Happy 100th Birthday from your family and friends❤️
Read More »LOBBAN, Hunter
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Lobban. Dear father of Robert “Robbie” (Pamela) and the late Ian Lobban. Awesome grandfather of Samantha Boyce (Mike Boyce), Stephanie McNutt (Michael McNutt) and Thomas Dell (Jocelyn Sager). Proud great grandfather of Sierra and ...
Read More »Berdusco, Arthur Severino ‘Art’
June 9, 1936 – January 29, 2023 Surrounded by love and with his immediate family by his side, Dr. Arthur Severino Berdusco, 86, of Orillia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Toronto Western Hospital due to complications from a stroke suffered only days earlier. Arthur (“Art”) was the son of Palmira (Amadio) and Severino Berdusco, both ...
Read More »BROWN, Robert Glen
May 25, 1952 – January 16, 2023 Passed away at Caressant Care LTC in Harriston, ON peacefully in his sleep after a difficult struggle with dementia. Bob was born and raised in Elmira, ON and after retirement, he moved with his wife Irene to Wawa to be closer to his family. Bob was known for his hospitality and sociable nature. ...
Read More »MENARD, Hermance
Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, January 12, 2023, just four months shy of her 88th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Loving mom of the late Marcel Lambert (Linda), Robert Lambert, Hélène Parisé (Paul), and Gislaine Menard-Boulianne (Gerald). Cherished grand-maman of Dana Lambert (John), Kevin Lambert, Aaron Lambert (Lisa), Brandon Lambert (Diana), Josée ...
Read More »In Memory – Nicole Belanger
Memorial pour ma fille Nicole Belanger, elle est partie trop jeune trop vite mais dans nos coeurs son souvenir restera toujour mais le jeune est toujour se console en se dissant que elle ne souffre plus on t’aimes toujour repose se en paix. Maman et famille Berthiaume
Read More »In Memory – Janet Firlotte (nee Harron)
August 16th, 1948 – January 2nd, 2014 Although we are sad without you Janet, and wish that you were here. Within our hearts, your lovely smile still shines bright and clear. We miss you dearly – and you know we always will. Rest in peace. Margaret-Pat-Chris
Read More »HAIDARENKO, John
In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007. Those whom we love go out of sight But never out of mind, They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days, Sincere and ...
Read More »NOWAK, Stefan Michael “Mike”
Passed away at the Sechelt Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 64 years. After adventures in N. Ontario, BC and NWT, he spent the last 12 years living the dream in Garden Bay, BC. Survived by his sister Helen (late Bob) and Carol Nowak (Ken Halcro) and nieces Jennifer and Brenda. The family is respecting Stefan’s ...
Read More »FORTIN, Ian Gilbert Henry
(Feb. 19, 1965 – Dec. 15, 2022) Despite the best efforts of doctors, nurses, and health staff at the Health Sciences North- Ramsey Lake Health Centre in Sudbury, Ian passed away suddenly with family at his side. Dear son of Rose Mary and the late Gilbert Fortin. He leaves behind his partner of many years Dianna. Ian was the beloved ...
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