Family News

After a short illness in his 95th year, Bill Sokoloski decided to embark on an extended fishing trip on his beloved Tukanee Lake, having enough of the hospital, homes and his pesky arthritic knee, with his wife and daughter Ivy by his side to see him off. Bill lived most of his life in White River, but spent the last ...

It is with profound sadness that the family announces Renald’s passing surrounded by his family Susan Skyum, Joanne Boissoneau and other members via FaceTime. Renald was born in New Brunswick on February 20, 1956. Son of the late David Hache (1981) and Beatrice Hache (1984). Renald had a love for his family at gatherings. He would entertain with his guitar ...

Suddenly, at Timmins and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Timothy Robert “Tim” Brindley passed away at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Petra Brindley (née Hinz); the loving and caring father of Ashley Brindley (Del), Tyler Brindley (Audrey), and Jocelyn Horman (Larry); and the loving stepfather of Anastacia Gencarelli (Mario). Tim was the proud ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Skip” Hawthorne. He passed away peacefully at Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 82 year with family by his side.   Born and raised in Conlig, Northern Ireland, Richard was the youngest and last surviving member of the original Hawthorne ...

At the age of 66 years, of Hawk Junction, Jude passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 with her son by her side at the Sault Area Hospital. Jude is predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Betty and brothers Tom, Charlie Jim and Doug. Jude is survived by her son David and grandchildren Justin, Skylar, and Lillianne. She will be missed ...

Funeral services for Arla and her father, Jack Roussain, will be held on July 27th at Woodland Cemetery. Arla’s ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by Jack’s ceremony at 1:00 PM. Family are traveling from across Ontario and France to attend. Present will be Jack’s children Patti (Fred) and David (Kerri), and Arla’s husband Ross. Sharing in the ceremony ...

In Loving Memory of Patrick “Pat” Boyd It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Patrick “Pat” Boyd, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the age of 66 years with his childhood best friend Robert Belair by his side. Pat was born on October 8, 1959, in Guelph, Ontario. He spent much ...

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home in White River.   Loving father of Sandra Lynn James (Jason) of Innisfail, Alberta, Stacy Marie Schwink (Jason) of Odenton, Maryland; and Ty Jones Dawes of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Grandfather of Zorrain Vanin of Calgary, Alberta and the late Vincent Vanin. Loving son of the late Gladys and Norman ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...

February 17, 1959 – March 27, 2026 Some people are the center of a family without ever needing to say so. Jennifer was that center, the apex, the one everything quietly revolved around. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennifer was chosen and deeply loved by her parents, June and Ted Neilson (predeceased). She grew up alongside her siblings, Carolyn (Wayne) and ...

November 22, 1937  – May 31, 2026 Thomasena Boyles Conliffe, at the age of 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2026, surrounded by family. Ena was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 22, 1937, the oldest child of James and Frances Johnston. She completed her schooling in Belfast and then took on work in the ...

Passed away in his sleep at the Wilson Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 2, 2026 at the age of 79 years. Dear son of the late Monica and Stephen Desmoulin. Loving brother of Peter Desmoulin and he was predeceased by Stella Black (George), Helen Porter (Joe), Walter Desmoulin, Ambrose Desmoulin (Shirley), Noreen Desmoulin (Albert), Brenda Desmoulin and Douglas Desmoulin.  Willard ...

1944 – 2026 Beverley Jean Pruneau nee-Scott, 81, of Wawa, Ontario, died in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 26, 2026. She was born in Capreol, Ontario in 1944 to Helen Ruby and Herbert William Scott, and grew up in North Bay, Ontario. Beverley attended Algonquin high school and had a rewarding career as a stewardess with Austin Airways and a ...

We did it Wawa! Over $9000 was raised with this past Smile Cookie campaign to support the 1st Wawa Scouts! Thank you to our amazing community for your support! Thank you to Wawa Tim Hortons for selecting us and giving us this opportunity! With these funds the 1st Wawa Scouts can continue to offer programs for youth age 5 to ...

November 7, 1931 – August 6, 2025 With love and remembrance, we are gathering to honour the life of Jackie Coyne. Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the First United Church in Wawa. A luncheon will follow at the Legion. All who knew and loved Jackie are invited to attend.