Obituaries

LESAGE, Ryan G.

December 10, 1985 ~ September 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Lesage announce his passing at the age of 39 years in Michipicoten First Nation.   Loving father of his twin daughters Ryanna Lesage and Teagan Lesage. Beloved son of Denise and Dale Churchill. Grandson of Angela Stone and the late Sam Stone. Cherished ...

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CORSTON, Randall “Randy”

It is with deep sadness that the family of Randall (Randy) Corston announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Chapleau General Hospital.   Randy was the beloved husband of Colette (nee Sabourin) with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was the “favorite” dad of Maegan (Jeff) and best grandpa to Haylen and Ryker. He will ...

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MAILLOUX, Claudette

Passed away suddenly at her home in White River on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 77 years.   Beloved wife of the late Raymond Mailloux. Loving mother of Richard Mailloux (Debbie), Jacqueline “Jackie” Mailloux (Rungano), Marilyn Mailloux, Conrad Mailloux (Chantal) and Denis Mailloux. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ronald Beauvais, ...

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RUSS, Anastasia “Ann”

(1926 – 2025) Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre Long Term Care with her son by her side on Monday, September 1, 2025.   Beloved wife of the late Jerrold “Jerry” Russ. Loving mother of Jean Ryan (Richard), Lauren Rushton (David), the late Muriel Hunt (late Keith), the late Maureen Wood (Bart) and Peter Russ. Cherished grandmother ...

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METZEN, Ingrid

1931-2025 Passed away peacefully with her children by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Hans. Although she had many jobs and roles in life, Ingrid’s greatest joy was her family. She will be forever missed by her children John (Kim) and Michelle ...

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OLSSON, Rodney Henry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Henry Olsson on the 14th of July 2025. Rod was born in Bertrand Spur, 18 miles west of White River, Ontario, where his father was employed by Austin, Nicholson Lumber Company at a small sawmill located there. A few weeks later, Rod’s father, Sid, went to White River ...

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KWISSIWA, Charlene

Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Creator on Sunday, August 24, 202,5 at the age of 65 years. Loving mother of Ramada-Lynn Kwissiwa and her step-sons Ivan Seguin Sr. (Monica Werth), Lenny Seguin (Allison Boissineau), Ray Seguin Jr. (Margret). Loving grandmother of Spirit-Rain, Tatiana, Marcus and Jayden, Ivan Jr., Brandon, Brent, Ray Jr., Emily, Elaine, Jillian, Joanna and ...

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HOCHBAN, David Carl

David Carl Hochban, aged 73, passed away on August 27, 2025, in North Branch, MN. Born on September 24, 1951, David’s life was marked by his profound kindness and the deep bonds he forged with those around him. David attended St. Pascal’s Catholic School and Mounds Park Jr. High, later graduating from Harding High School in 1969. He began working ...

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DUPLESSIS, John “JD”

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in White River on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 61 years.   Loving son of Elaine Duplessis and the late John Duplessis. Cherished brother of Kelly Duplessis (Denise) and Shelley Ann Duplessis (Kory). Loving uncle of Desiree and Nick (Alannah). Great uncle of Connor. He will be sadly missed ...

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COYNE, Jacquline ‘Jackie’

November 7, 1931 – August 6, 2025 Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Afton Park Place in Sarnia, ON, Jackie Coyne passed away at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Coyne (2006). Loving mother of Terri-Lynne Tessier/ Paul Trainor and Randy Coyne/ Michael Soost. Predeceased by her mother, Almeda and ...

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MacFARLANE, Donald Lawrence ‘Don’

Don passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) with his loving wife and family by his side, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of his caring wife, Mary. Cherished father of Debbie Lee Sawatzky (Ken), Kymberli Rose Aitkenhead (Rory), Donald Jr., and predeceased by his loving daughter Doreen Laurie ...

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GUITARD, Laura Hélène (nee Fortin)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Chapleau Health Services on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at the age of 63 years.   Beloved wife of James Guitard. Loving mother of René Guitard (Nancy Dery), Daniel Guitard and Carole Ouellette (André). Proud grandmother of Madison, Isabelle, Joannie, Théo and Cloé. Daughter of the late Annette and Marcellin ...

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STONE, Francis (Frank, Frankie)

The Creator has decided to call yet another to eternal rest. Francis Robert Stone, 35 years old, sadly passed away suddenly (and far too soon) on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, due to a severe infection of the leg caused by Group A Streptococcus. Due to complications from a recent surgery, the infection went undetected until it was too late.   ...

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BAIN, Jeannine Mary ‘Jenny’

March 14, 1958 – July 19, 2025 It is with full but heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeannine Mary Bain on July 19th 2025, at the age of 67, with her family by her side. With a heart made of gold everyone knew there was a spot with her for them, a safe, comforting place in her home, ...

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LAUDE, Danuta (Donna)

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday July 19, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Roman. Loving mother of Mike (late Sharon), Eva Vernier (Richard), Barbara, late Henry, late Mary, and the late Richard. Donna will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Bronislaw and ...

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