Obituaries

VARIN, Gary

Passed away with his daughters at his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre after a long and courageous battle on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age 69 years. An amazing father who instilled the love of the outdoors in his daughters Sandy Varin (Kevin) and Angie Snider (Steve). Proud and loving grandfather of Ainsley (Michael), Ethan, Lauren, and ...

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BOLDUC, René “Barzout”

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 71 years. Adored father of Linda Desbiens (Stephane), late Roberta Milne (Larry), Charles “Chuck” Frayn, Lila Frayn, Margaret “Mugs” Crack (Orel), Mitchell “Mick” Frayn and Jennifer Desmoulin (Denise). Loving and generous granddad of many and great ...

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PAIM, Jordan Manuel

October 30, 1990 to July 20, 2021 ~ Passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 30 years. Beloved son of Manuella “Mandy” Paim and Stephen Woods. Loving brother of Cassidy Paim. Dear grandson of late Manuel (Avo) and late Louisa Paim (Avo), Doug and Elizabeth Woods. Dear nephew of late Maria Paim, Mark Woods and Tim ...

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In Memory – Raymond Berthiaume

28 July 2001 Depuis que tu nous a quittee pour aller au ciel une étoile de bonte a rejoin le ciel tu nous manques a tous tu a laisser sur terre des genération qui va continer ta mémoire nous avons la chance que tu veille sur nous tante et profite de ton coin de paradis tu le merite repose en ...

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Celebration of Life – Maria Paim

As per Maria’s wishes, on July 24th, 2021 at 1 p.m. her family will be burying her at the Woodland Cemetery, Wawa. Anyone who would like to pay their respects to our mother to come. The interment will be followed by a Birthday Celebration/Celebration of Life at Magpie High Falls, her favourite spot.    

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EDWARDS, Jody

01/28/1991 – 06/24/2021 Passed away unexpectedly in Barrie, Ontario on June 24, 2021, at the age of 30. Loving father of Talia-Mae. Son of Shannon Edwards (Brian). Survived by his 2 brothers Taylor and Gavin. Grandson of Katrina and Ron Morin of Wawa, Ontario and the late Patsy and Tony of Chapleau, Ontario. Nephew and godson to Jennifer Morin, nephew ...

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MacGILLIVRAY, Myra

1943 – 2021 Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Beloved wife of Merle for 55 years. Extraordinary mother of Kimberley (Pascal) and Sheldon (Katty). Cherished grandmother of Linda, Megan, and Shealea. Proud great-grandmother of Auston and Peyton. Dear sister of Gordon McKnight (Lise) and John McKnight (Peggy). Myra will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews ...

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DESORMEAUX, Denis

Décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre mercredi le 23 juin 2021 à l’âge de 81 ans. Époux bien-aimé de Lucette. Père adoré de Daniel (Diane), Christiane, Alice (Mario) et Chrisian (Marie-Anne). Grand-papa bien aimé de Jason, Nadia, Ray-Ann, Enrique et Nickless. Il était très fier de son arrière-petit-fils Denis. Fils de feu Josephat et de feue Aline Desormeaux. Frère ...

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SMITH, Dean Arthur

Dean Arthur Smith, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home in Hale, MI surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He lived in Hale all his life and wintered in Florida Keys. He was born on April 10, 1937 in West Branch and raised by Irwin and Lois (Mitchell) Smith. Dean married Patricia Ann McCahill in ...

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DESAULNIER, William ‘Bill’

1958 – 2021 Passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2021 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife Karen. Father of Melina, Ryan, and Robert and stepchildren Meaghan, Abigail, Jacob and Margaret. Step grandfather of Jordan, Owen, and Caleb. Son of the late Evelyn Stewart and Stanley (Lynne) DeSaulnier. Brother of Joe (Brenda), Keith, Gary ...

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BERGEN, Ronald ‘Ron’

Ron was taken home to his Lord suddenly on May 1, 2021, in his 78th year. Born November 13, 1942 in Kitchener/Waterloo he spent his informative years in Leamington. Ron’s health had been deteriorating, but the end was not expected to come so soon. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 46 years Edith Schachowskoy. He will be ...

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GRUSYS, Irene Dawn

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Irene Grusys (nee Thomas) announce her passing on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario. She leaves behind her husband, Felix, of more than 42 years of marriage along with her sons, Derek (Masae) and Darren. Proud grandmother of her beautiful grandson, Winston, and her special ...

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SIM, David

It is with heavy hearts that Shawn and Nick announce the passing of their father David. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Agnes. David is survived by his brothers and sisters Jim (Betty), Norma, Denice (Ken), Denis (Sharon), Wanda, Laurene (Tom), Albert (Karen), Carla (Mike), Holly (Eddy), Kelly (Johnny), the late Joe (Mary-Ann), late Mike and the late Chris. Uncle ...

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SEGUIN, David Ovila

April 7, 1953 – May 1, 2021 David passed away suddenly at one of his favourite places, the trap camp, with his beloved wife at his side. David was predeceased by his parents Ovila (Bill) and Phyllis Seguin, his father-in-law Alfred Dampier, and his brother-in-law Jim Gannon. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Louise and their two ...

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MORRISON, Ella (nee Stengel)

January 17, 1925 – Wetaskiwin, Alberta April 11, 2021 -Calgary, Alberta Ella Morrison of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Ella was born on January 17th, 1925 to Fred and Karoline Stengel near Wetaskiwin, AB, the 8th of 12 children. In 1952, she moved to Wawa, Ontario, to help her ...

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