Obituaries

JONES, Bryan Richard Lewis

Suddenly, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at the age of 29 years. Bryan passed away due to a serious previous injury while residing in Calgary. Bry will be forever lovingly remembered by his parents Richard and Bonnie Jones of Wawa, Ernie and Diane Martel of Missanabie, his sister Nicole (Joe Ralph) and baby niece ...

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TURGEON, Francois

Passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, August 30, 2010 after a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 58. Cherished soul mate, best friend and loving husband of Aline. Devoted and loved father of Diane Trovarello (Marco), Joanne Poisson (Alain), Alain Turgeon (Tania), Chantal Turgeon, and André Turgeon (Tammy). Grand-papa of Billy, ...

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DALRYMPLE, Eden St. Clair

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, on Friday April 30, 2010 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Weatherbee) Dalrymple.  Dear father of Deanna Houston (Doug).  Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Rob), Sherry (William) and Rachel.  Proud great grandfather of Hannah, Stan, Heather, Hayley and Dougie.  Brother of; the late Walter (late Ellen), late ...

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Draper, Donald ‘Don’

Unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of; William (Ernasteen Jones), Gordon, Donna, Richard and Linda (Rick Millan). Proud grandad of Alexander and Adam Draper-Millan. Dear brother of Betty Norman (Harvey), the late Richard Draper (late Jean) and the late Robert Draper (late Eileen). ...

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KRZYZANOWSKI, Jean

Passed away suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2010, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Roman Krzyzanowski of Hilton Beach. Loved mother of Stephen Krzyzanowski of Winnipeg and Sonya Houle (Mike) of St. Thomas. Jean is survived by her granddaughter Melissa of Wawa and her son Spencer of Windsor, grandson Stephen of Vancouver, and by her niece Myra Turner (Tony) ...

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VIKKEN, Leslie Howard

Suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the age of 81 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret.  Very supportive father with a big heart of; Michael (Julie), Tara (Gary May), Susan Kertesz (Robert), Cindy Barry (Claude), Michaela (Larry Derasp) and Melissa Fournier (Denis).  Proud and giving grandfather of 22, predeceased by 1 ...

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LAING, Mac

Died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009; at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Bennett) Laing. Loving father and best friend of James (Pennie) and Trevor (Tracy). Cherished grandpa (poppa) of Tabitha, Sierra, Mackenzie, Talus, Aiden and Quinn. Loving son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Laing. Dear brother of the late Duncan ...

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JONES, David

Retired Great Lakes Power, Former Member of the R.C.M.P. At the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Dave, at the age of 68 years, beloved husband of Kaija “Kay“, loving father of Russell (Darlene) and Gordon (Isabel) all of Wawa. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Larissa, Abiguel and Eloise. Dave was predeceased by ...

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GATZ, Frederick Clifford

The family announces with sorrow the death of Fred on May 16, 2009 in his 75th year. Son of the late Carl and Nellie (nee Chiupka), Gatz. Beloved husband of Freda (nee Jutsum) for over 51 years. Loving father of Jennifer, Jeremy (Pyerr) and Jonathan (Janet). Dear sister of Helen David (late Ronald). Predeceased by sister Olga and brothers Alex ...

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WARDROP, Percival Cameron (Percy)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario, on Monday, April 27, 2009. Percy was born in Whitemouth Manitoba on June 20, 1924. He was predeceased by his loving wife Joy Rosalie Wardrop on Sept. 17, 1990. Percy was the loving father of Sylvia and her husband Harold of Terrace Bay, Cameron Wardrop of ...

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KNEISEL, Zivko

Born April 19, 1914 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The last surving member of his family, retired Algoma Ore Division in 1979, Zivko was an active member of the Wawa Lions Club for many years and the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years. Zivko passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at The Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa. Predeceased by his ...

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LIND, Rudy

Former employee, Algoma Ore Division, Wawa, 32 years Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the age 94 years. Rudy, beloved husband of Helli Lind, loving father of Gary Lind of Toronto, grandfather of James of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Rudy will also be sadly missed by his niece Lorraine Brocklebank of Sault ...

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GRUSYS, Victor

Jan 17, 2009 at 14:24 (Proprietor, Pinewood Storage and Warehouse, and co-owner of Vintage Warehouse, Wawa) It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Victor at his cottage in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the age of 67 years. Victor, beloved husband and best friend of Joanne, loving father of Steven and ...

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SWANSON, Donald Peter Swen (Employee of Richmont Gold Mines)

Tragically as the result of an accident on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Don, beloved husband of Lena, loving father of Verna Stone (David), Donald Jr. (Deborah) and Lee-Ann Andre-Swanson (Patrick). Loved grandfather of Amadeus, Cassius, Odessa, Olivia and Nova-Lee. Don is predeceased by his parents William and Charilotte Swanson. Dear brother of William, Joe, Dave, Hilda, Ida, Martin, Norman, Delores, ...

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Purvītis, Mintaunts – ‘Minto’

Mintaunts ‘Minto’ died at the General Hospital on Friday, June 27th, 2008 after suffering a stroke Sunday night. Survived by his older brother, “Duke” Purvitis. Minto was a well-known artist, known for his “Minto” wildlife prints done in ink points and meticulous portraits done in coloured pencils. He was born in Latvia (November 26th, 1941), lived in Kaslo, B.C., and ...

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