Author Archives: Family

BOND, Marian Arvilla (nee Griffin)

Peacefully in her 95th year, at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, May 8, 2020, with her daughter by her side. Beloved wife of the late Bert. Loving mother of late Glenn, Gary (Libby), Gail Emond (Jean-Luc) and Debbie MacKeigan (Keith).  Special “mom” of Patricia Fortin. Cherished grandma of Jeffrey, Christopher, Donald, Glenn, Debra and Darren.  Great grandmother of Callahan, ...

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McLEAN, Gerald Francis

In memory of Gerald Francis McLean. On May 5, 2020 at the age of 85, passed from a ruptured appendix at Grand River Hospital (Kitchener-Waterloo). Beloved son of Muriel & Lester McLean. Brother to Jack (Shirley), Don (Merna), Ray (Vivian), Roy (Charlotte); all brothers deceased. Survived by loving sister Darlene in Sault Ste. Marie. Uncle & Great Uncle. Loving Father to Lori ...

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Thank You – McRae Family

The family of the late Doug McRae would like to extend a thank you for the many expressions of sympathy received following the passing of our father, husband, and grandfather.   Thank you to our community, family and friends near and far for the kind words, visits, flowers, sympathy cards, delicious food and donations to the Ontario Brain Injury Association ...

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CALKINS, Leslie “Les”

Leslie Calkins, of Wawa, died on April 24, 2020 at the age of 92. Leslie was born on July 27, 1927 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Leslie moved around for a bit before residing in Toronto where he met his first wife, Margret whom he married on October 18, 1947. Leslie and Margret had 2 children born to them, Allan, and Lindy, ...

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LEVESQUE, Berthier

The family announces with sorrow the passing of Berthier Levesque on Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband for 50 beautiful years to Lisette Levesque. Loving father of Steve (Edith) and Luc (Stephanie). A proud grandfather of Emilyn, William, Lilianne and Easton. Dear son of the late Alphonse and Laurette Levesque. Cremation has taken place at River’s ...

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McRae, Lyall Douglas “Doug”

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of one of the world’s greatest men. Doug McRae was born July 24, 1956 to Paddy and the late Smokey McRae. He passed away peacefully with his loving wife and daughters by his side on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Doug married ...

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KERI, Carla

Carla Keri was born on June 12, 1961 and passed away on March 19, 2020. Arrangements entrusted with Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Margate, Florida.

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In Memory – Rémi Ménard

August 3, 1933 – April 19, 2015   His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of pure gold, And to us who truly loved him, His memory will never grow old.   Hélène, John, Cory (Kathy) and Ryan (Alyssia)

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Thank you

The family of the late Cindy Ann Szekely wishes to thank all those who expressed feelings of sympathy, sent cards, and made generous donations to the Wawa Community Food Bank, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation and the Humane Society in memory of Cindy.

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BROWN, Irene

September 3, 1950   –  April 12, 2020 Passed away in her home in Wawa, ON, surrounded by her family and lots of love, after a very brief battle with cancer. Upon retirement, Irene and her husband Bob Brown relocated to Wawa in May of 2017 in order to be closer to family and nature. They previously lived in Elmira, ON ...

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SMITH, Willard Vandine

Wil has died at the age of 85 years on Saturday, April 11, 2020. On April 6, 1971, Wil accepted a telephoned job offer at Michipicoten High School. Then he and his wife Gail read a headline in the Globe and Mail “Six inches of snow in Wawa”. They came anyway and began a happy life of 24 years teaching ...

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PITRE, Lise

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at the age of 66 years.  Beloved wife of Mike Pitre.  Loving mother of Marc Pitre and Joëlle Chamberland (Dan).  Proud grandmother of Rhya.  Daughter of the late Paul-Emile and Diana Roy.  Dear sister of the Mario Roy (Judy), Guylaine ...

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MITCHELL, Irene Gisele

April 18, 1943 – March 31, 2020 Peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the age of 76. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Mitchell and late James Campbell. Caring mother of Sheldon, Scott (Joanne) and Sheridan. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Kyla, Deniece, Georges, Nicky, Patrick, Lloyd and the late Erica and beloved great grandmother of five. She ...

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SZEKELY, Cindy

Cindy passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 14th 2020, at the age of 55 years. Beloved daughter of Huguette Szekely and the late Daniel Szekely. Loving sister to her two brothers Mark (Renée Mellish) and Daniel (Cindy). Much loved aunt to Annik, Daniel, Émilie, and Matthew and her faithful four-legged companion, Skye (“Bobo”). She will be fondly ...

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