Author Archives: Family

LOTOSKI, Eddie William

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Loving and dear friend of Lucienne “Lucy” Lachapelle. Dear son of the late Stella and William Lotoski. Brother of Lois Lotoski and the late Alice Strand. Eddie will be fondly remembered by his very dear friend Roxanne Lloyd of Sault ...

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DUBREUIL, Marcel (Bilingual)

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Yolande Dubreuil of 66 years. Loving father of Marielle Bélanger (Luc), Francine Dubreuil (James), Mario Dubreuil (Nicole Bourgouin) and Joanne Dubreuil. Loving and supportive grandfather of Richard (Whitney), Francis (Carrie), ...

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In Memory – John Haidarenko

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007. Although our loved ones are out of sight They are never out of mind, For they are cherished in the hearts Of the ones they left behind. Love:   Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew Rodney, Cheryl, ...

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TREMBLAY, Heidi (nee Fellinger)

August 10, 1959 – November 24, 2016 We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Heidi Tremblay on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Loving wife of 40 years to Robert. Most amazing mother to Glenn (Krystal) of Feversham and Cindy (Jacques) of Sault Ste. Marie. Cherished grandma of Brayden, Mathieu, Rya, Jayce and Maleck. Daughter of the late George and ...

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THOMAS, Julia Sophia

Julia, a long-time resident of Wawa and Sault Ste Marie, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, at the Ontario Finnish Rest Home. Born in 1924, in Sioux Lookout, Ontario; Julia met her late husband, Joseph Edward in Winnipeg, Manitoba after WWII and moved to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba where their eldest daughter, Marilyn (late Garfy) was born. They moved to ...

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SHARPE, Fr. James ‘Babe’

March 15th, 1926 – August 29th, 2016 After having lived a faith-filled life Fr. James “Babe” Sharpe passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was always proud to say, he was born in Creighton Mines. Beloved son of John James and Flora (Grant) predeceased, and siblings Lawerence (Mary), Grant (Phyllis), Madge Mitchell (Bill), Mary Britton (Percy), Hugh ...

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VERNIER, Ronald “Ron”

Born May 31, 1943, passed away on August 26, 2016, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his family by his side. Beloved wife of Katherine “Kate” Vernier for 47 years. Cherished father of Cindy Szekely (Dan), Jeff (Kori) and Kelly Vernier (Jay Parent). Devoted and proud grandpa of Daniel, Matthew, Abbi, Makayla, Kingston, Kaiel, and Oaklea. Dear brother of ...

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KEHRER, Horst Friederich ‘Fred’

Horst Friederich “Fred” was born in Klingenberg am Main, Germany on March 7, 1934. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 11, 2016. In 1954, Fred moved to London, Ontario, Canada to join his brother Wolfgang and sister Erika. Fred loved Canada and, in particular, Northern Ontario. In 1959, he married his wife Gerlinde (also from Germany) and ...

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DESBOIS, Paul Joseph Emile

The family announces with sorrow, his passing in Sudbury, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Carol (née Wilson) Desbois of Val Caron. Son of the late Philippe and the late Aurore (née Toupin) Desbois. Loving father of Paul Jr. (Shelley) of Port McNicoll. Predeceased by his son Jed. Dear brother of Yvette Desbois ...

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SERRANO, Maria Mendes Caridade

February 1, 1937 – September 23, 2015 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 23rd at St. Peter’s Hospital at the age of 78 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 54 years, Adelino. Beloved mother to Helena (Robert) Bill, and Susana (Gabriel) Montesi, and loving Avo to Jessica, ...

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ROUSSAIN, Joyce Winnifred

Sep 15, 2015 Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of Norman Roussain and the late John Seyler. Loving and caring mother of Lisa Wright (Paul). Proud grandmother of Brandon and Aidan. Dear sister of the late Reg Westwood (Joyce). Step-mother of Cheryl Roussain-Nice, Deanna Roussain ...

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BRUCE, Eric George

October 24, 1954 – August 17, 2015 Passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer at the age of 60. Eric came to Wawa in 1977 for a seasonal job with the MNR and somehow never left.   He was happiest with a chainsaw in hand or behind a snow plow, far away from a city.  A man of many ...

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VILLENEUVE, Paul (Connie)

May 2, 1937 – July 12, 2015 It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing, with family by his side, on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Health Sciences North Sudbury, at the age of 78 years. Son of the late Paul Sr. and Annie Villeneuve. Loving Father to Paul of Nova Scotia, Dale (wife Michele) of Ottawa, ...

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LOBBAN, Sheila

Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife for 56 years to Hunter Lobban. Devoted mother of Robert “Robbie” (Pamela) and the late Ian Lobban. Awesome grandmother of Samantha Boyce (Mike Boyce), Stephanie Lobban (Michael McNutt) and Thomas Dell (Vanessa Laundry). Proud great grandmother of Sierra. Dear sister of ...

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KENNEDY, Kathleen Nora

Passed away at Georgian Bay General Hospital on Monday, June 15th, 2015 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Corbett ‘A.C.’ Kennedy, for over 57 years. Loving mother of Allan (Audrey) of Toronto, Ron (the late Laura) of Calgary and Tim (Debbie) of Waverley. Proud nana of Justin, Danielle, Jarret and Ian. Survived by her sister Patricia ...

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