Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share with you the loss of our family’s strongest anchor. Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2025, due to his short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Michipicoten TWP. (Wawa), Ontario where he and his family lived until they moved to Enderby, British ...

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Pathways Retirement Home, Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack Myers (January 1, 2013). Loving and proud mother of William (Bill) Myers (Jao), Robert Myers (Jane), Barbara Stoll (late Wolfgang) and Laurie Cavan (Jim). Cherished grandmother of Karen, Anne (Andy), Donald ...

Mr. Richard ‘Rick’ Robert Lafreniere of Bowden, Alberta entered eternal rest on April 6, 2025 at the Innisfail Health Care Centre at the age of 54 years. Richard ‘Rick’ was born on March 10, 1971 to his loving parents, Cecile and Valori Lafreniere and the baby brother of Lise and Brigitte Lafreniere. In 1999, Rick met Vanessa Brown, a former ...

July 31, 1949 – April 11, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025.  Beloved wife of Andy for 53 years. Loving mother of Ryan (Jocelynn), Glenn (Heather) and Kristen. Loving grandmother of Anna (Reily), Riley, Brady, Brendan, Emma, Lily, and Dylan. Daughter of the late K. Neil and Mable Culhane. Dear sister of ...

November 11, 1933 – April 8, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Aristotelis Portis announces his peaceful passing on April 8, 2025, in the Transitional Care Unit at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay. Aris spent many years as Produce Manager at Canada Safeway, taking great pride in his exceptional customer service. He had a great knowledge ...

Passed away with his children at his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the age of 52 years.   Loving father of Raven and Tyler. Shomis of Dakotah, Cyrus and Sage. Son of the late Nancy and Fernal Desmoulin. Dear brother of Louise Desmoulin (Pete Miller) and Rodney Desmoulin. Special uncle of Frankie Desmoulin ...

At the age of 85 years, of Wawa, Ontario, passed away on April 9th, 2025, at Lady Dunn Health Centre with his family by his side.   Born on January 8, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario to Stanley and Fannie Woods. Doug is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his sons, Stephen, Mark (Tonya Sadler), Tim and his grandchildren, Jordan (deceased), Cassidy ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Arla Singleton (née Roussain) on April 1, 2025, at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Born on March 14, 1948, in Wawa, Ontario, to Elaine and Jack Roussain, Arla’s roots were deeply embedded in the close-knit community where she grew up alongside her siblings Randy (Gisele), Patti (Fred), and David (Kerri). After graduating from ...

January 6, 1973 – April 2, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family announces the passing of Leila Veronica McMahon on April 2, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Wawa, Ontario, Leila lived in Ottawa as a young adult to work and attend college. While in school, she was surprised to learn she ...

November 28, 1930 – April 1, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elianne at the age of 94 with family by her side. Elianne passed away peacefully at the Long-Term Care Unit of the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. She left this world to be taken back into the arms of her beloved husband Marcel (2000). ...

October 18,  1941 – March 27, 2025 Donald “Ian” MacDonald, formerly of the 4th of Kenyon, Alexandria, Ontario, died peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Patricia (née Lowe) MacDonald for over 60 years. Loving father of Scott, Tonya and Tyson (Michelle) MacDonald. Adoring grandfather of Mykelti, Elijah ...

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family at his side on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Debora. He will be remembered by the mother of their children, Norma. Father of Scott (Linda), Cameron (Elizabeth), Stuart (Nancy), and Murray (Heather). Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of three. Jim was predeceased ...

Suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Partner of Laurie Lacasse. Good friends to Esther and Lynn. Ken was kind, generous, loyal and caring. He was passionate about his Indigenous culture. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in Hawk Junction in his younger days. Ken will be missed dearly. As per Ken’s wishes, there will ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Linda Beauvais. Loving step-father to Sara Beauvais (Jason Bertrand) and the late Myles Beauvais. Loving grandfather of Shane and Ayra. Son of the late Clara (nee Lake), late Carl Halverson and the late Quinto Logozzo. Dear brother ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clara Evelyn Mersereau, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Loving wife to Bill, Mom to Patti and Jo-Ann, Grandmother to Denzel and Garrett, and Great-Grandma to Lennon-Clara. Clara was born in Little Bras D’or NS, and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. She was an avid figure skater, and in the summer she would spend ...