Family News

MELOCHE, Jean Francois

The Meloche-Kryszewski family sadly announces the tragic passing of Jean of Wawa, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Monique. Loving father of Stéphanie (Olivier) and Jean-François (deceased 2018). He will be sadly missed by his brother Pierre (Danièle), as well as sisters Françoise (Gaétan), Lise (Dave) and Adèle. Jean will also be ...

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GODIN, Simonne

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday January 28, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of Alfred “Feddy” for 68 years. Loving and nurturing mother of Alban (Maguerite), late Rejean (Karen), late Alcide, Raoul (Carole), Daniel (Marlene), Michel (Jacqueline). Grandmother of Cynthia (Adam), Julian (Jessica), late David, Nicole (Kyle), Stephen (Tiffany), Nathan (Chi), ...

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ARNOTT, Leslie John Scott “Les”

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Chapleau Health Centre on Saturday January 25, 2025 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband and best friend of “his honey” Gwen for 40 years. Loving, supportive and insightful father of Brandon Soyatt (Amy). Proud grandfather of Emery. Son of the late Chadyne and Leslie Arnott. Dear brother ...

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BESNER, Yvon Daniel “Yvan”

The Besner family sadly announces the tragic passing of Yvan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janet (née Sullivan). Proud father of Madeleine (Greg Murray) of Sault Ste Marie, Jérôme (Joëlle Plourde) of Pembroke, and Joseph (Lindsay Berthelet) of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Proud grand-papa of Maxime, Gabrielle, and Raphaël ...

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SPRENG, Geraldine Elaine “Gerry”

July 11th, 1944 – January 21st, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Raymond Spreng. Sister of Darwin “Spike” Spreng (Noreen). Cousin to Rodney Spreng (Margo), aunt of Andrea Curtis (Tom), Kent Spreng and Barclay Spreng (Nancy).  Predeceased by long time friend Sharon ...

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SMITH, David

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Wendy Smith. Loving father of Andrew Smith (Meghan) and Christine (Jeff). Loving grandfather of Bryson, Rowan, Avery, Trinity, Sierrah, Jackson, Arya, and Christian. Son of the late Stuart and Gladys Smith. Brother of the late Marg, Susan, ...

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SUMI, Ruth Rumiko

August 11th, 1940 – January 11th, 2025 Ruth Rumiko Sumi (née Ura), born August 11, 1940, passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Mission, BC, but a couple of years after her birth Ruth’s family, as with most others of Japanese descent living on the West Coast of Canada during World War II, ...

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Bourgoin-Galesloot, Shawnassie-Lynn

Cancer Sucks! Do not remember me for having had cancer, remember me for how I lived! March 30, 1986 to January 13, 2025 Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Great-Niece, Cousin, and Friend. She is survived by and will be sadly missed by the love of her life, husband Steve Bourgoin, her handsome prince, stepson Brayden Nordstom, and fur baby ...

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LANE, John Robert

John Robert Lane died at home in Vancouver on December 16, 2024. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter; his sister, Wendy McDougall; and his father, Robert. He is survived by and dearly missed by his wife, Dianne Slimmon (married 30 years), and by his mother, Lucille Lane (103 years of age in February). He is survived by his much-loved ...

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PARANUIK, Elna

It is with great sadness that we the family of Elna Paranuik announce her peaceful passing on January 2, 2025 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake. She was born July 13, 1931 in Madoc, Ontario. Beloved wife of Bob Anderson and the late Michael Paranuik. Loving mother of Gail Roberts (Bill), Michael Paranuik (Carol) and Sharon Nelson (Tom). ...

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ANGLEHART; Joseph “Joe”

Passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at the Chapleau Health Services on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 47 years. Loving husband of Joelle for 17 years. Beloved son of Patricia and Jean-Paul Anglehart. Dear brother of Ken Anglehart (Alisha) and Jean-Paul Anglehart Jr. (Dominique). Grandson of the late Therese and Joseph Anglehart and ...

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MacINTYRE, Gordon Alexander

Feb. 8, 1944 Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Dec. 23, 2024 Summerland B.C. It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Gordon Alexander MacIntyre, our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend.  Gordon is survived by his wife of 37 years Judi, his children Marty (Alana), Monty (Theresa), Gordon (Meika), Glory (Cam), Jessica Ottley (Sheldon), Jackson ...

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In Memory – Janet Firlotte

1948-2014 11 years have gone by without you. Your humor, your giggle, and early morning phone calls are missed by us all. We think and talk about you a lot. Rest in peace, Janet. Sisters Margaret, Pat, and Chris

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AYOUNG, Grace Eileen

Passed away peacefully at her home in Wawa on Friday December 27, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Francis Ayoung. Loving mother of; Francis Jr., Suyin Ayoung-Maze, Barry (Lucille), Jeffrey (Vanessa), David, Sean and Kevin. Proud gramma of Michael (Angel), Martin (Melanie), Elizabeth, Rebecca and Jessica. Great gramma “Doodoo” of Aydenne, Quenton, Thea, Aria ...

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LIARD, Isabelle

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Isabelle, at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Raymond Duchesne and the late Lionel Liard. Loving mother of Luc Liard (Manon Desbiens) and the late Marc Liard (Shelley Liard). She will also be missed by Raymond’s children Nelson ...

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