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Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Danny Lacasse for more than 60 years. Loving mother of Danielle, Michael (Tammy), Monique (Mike), and Suzanne (Shane). Proud grandmother of Kailene (Thomas), Devon (Kate), Jesse (Melissa), Erin (Tyler), Brett (Shannon), Bonnie, and Jessica (Matt), and proud great-grandmother of ...

In Loving Memory of Michael Barnes C.M. September 26, 1934 – August 11, 2026 Michael was born in Putney, London, U.K. on September 26, 1934, the only child of George and Elsie Barnes. A wartime evacuee, he later attended Richmond Grammar, obtained teacher qualifications from the University of London (Borough Rd.) and emigrated to Canada in 1956. He taught at ...

Passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Pat. Father of Jason (Millie), Mike (Tasha) and Adam. Grandfather of Brynn, Emma (Pan), Logan, Michael, Nashton, Paige, Mason and Devon. Great-Grandfather of Ellie and Persephones. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Dave Cox. Brother of the late Gerry. A Rick’s request ...

Passed away peacefully at the Chapleau Health Services with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of Tim. Adored and loving mother of Meredith Bernier (Calixte). Very loving Nana of Claire (Matthew), Geoff (Hannah), Nolan (Amber) and Braden. Daughter of the late Ethel and Ronald Pearce. Daughter-in-law of the ...

Leslie (Les) Arnott passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Chapleau Health Centre on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Les was the beloved husband and best friend of Gwen for 40 years, the loving father of Brandon Soyatt (Amy) and the proud grandfather of Emery. He was also a dear brother to ...

In Loving Memory of Helena Paim It is with profound love and immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Helena Paim, a remarkable woman whose life, strength, and spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Helena was a woman of extraordinary courage and resilience. Her journey was not an easy one, but she ...

26 October, 1935 – 22 July, 2026 Liz passed away peaceful on Wednesday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 90.  Liz was born in Whitemouth, MB to parents Julianna and Ludwig Derecki.  She was a loving mother to Julie Biluk (Darrell McDonagh) of Edmonton, AB and Dianne Richmond (Don) of Brockville, ON.  Also, a wonderful grandmother to Christopher Richmond of Ottawa, ...

February 6th, 1945 – August 6, 2006 The hardest part isn’t that you are gone, it’s that I still love you. I still care in all the ways I did before, but now I have no where to put it. You meant everything to me, and now I’m just supposed to move on like you were a chapter that just ...

Peacefully passed away at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday August 2, 2026, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Dear father of Peter (Shellan), Denis (Monique), Claudette (Jim), Paul (Lena), and the late Marie (Pat). Grandfather and great grandfather of many. Son of the late Irenee and Deline Stoycheff. Predeceased by his brothers and sister ...

Updated: July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Five new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 39 (SUD039) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 4 kilometres east of Fire Star Lake and 8 kilometres north of Lefebvre Road. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 40 (SUD040) is 0.6 of a hectare and located ...

Janu­ary 10, 1943 – July 19, 2026 Susanne Mack­night Kolari, 83, of Elliot Lake, Ontario, passed away peace­fully on July 19, 2026, after a short battle with can­cer, and sur­roun­ded by her fam­ily: hus­band Roger Kolari, and daugh­ters Kelly-ann Mack­night (Jamie Lar­kin) and Kari Mack­night Dear­born (Paul Dear­born). She was born on Janu­ary 10th, 1943, in Lind­say, Ontario. Eld­est daugh­ter ...

Updated: July 29, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Thirteen new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 32 (SUD032) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 2 kilometres southwest of Markstay, and 1 kilometre north of Nepewassi Lake Road. The fire is under control. Sudbury 33 (SUD033) is 0.1 of a hectare and located on the ...

September 5, 1962 – July 27, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin “Rooster” Madetsky, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born and raised in Manitouwadge, Rooster had a deep love for the outdoors. Camping and fishing filled his weekends and holidays, and he was happiest surrounded by ...

May 16, 2001 – July 23, 2026 With absolute sorrow, the family announces the sudden death of their beloved son, brother and friend Anthony, at the age of 25 years. The family invites you to join them at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #194, Hornepayne on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to honour the memory of Anthony. Casual ...

Updated: July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 35 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are being held, 1 is under control and 32 are being observed.