Obituaries

BELAND, Leo

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 67 years. Humbled and loving father of Arthur Beland (Shanan), Alan Beland, Robert “Bob” (Jeannine), Mark Beland (Joanne) and Matthew “Matt” Beland (Caroline). Proud grandfather of 16 and ...

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O’ LEARY, James Vincent “Diamond”

February 18, 1945 – May 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his beloved son Terry O’Leary (Nerisse Drona) and his daughters Naiomi O’Leary, Priscilla O’Leary (Brent Woods), granddaughter Niya and grandsons Cole, Jake and Cameron. He is predeceased by his daughter Stephanie, his parents Isobel “Dolly” Blimkie, ...

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BERNI, Anthony “Tony, Nino”

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Monday May 22, 2023 just a few days before his 96th birthday. Predeceased by his wife Anna in 2016. He is survived by his son Jim of Wawa and his daughter Evelyn Sopkow (Bill) of Edmonton, Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Dave Sopkow (Amy) and Anthony Sopkow. Tony came to ...

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Southwell, Grant Edward

July 16, 1943 – May 17, 2023 In his 80th year, Grant peacefully passed away with his family by his side after his yearlong battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of B. Diane Southwell (Dec 2017) for 50 years. Loving father of Andrew (Holly) Southwell, Shannon Southwell, and Meghan (Adam) Groves. Proud grandfather of Meredith, Evan, Madeline, Aaron, ...

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CHARBONNEAU, Frank (Francis)

from Hawk Junction, Ontario It is with great sorrow that we announce his passing on September 15th, 2022. He passed away suddenly while away from home at the age of 75. Survived by his wife Susan Charbonneau. Loving father of Rolly and his wife Karen, Angèle Charbonneau (Courchesne), Suzanne Ouellet and her husband Gino all from Noelville. Roger Charbonneau and ...

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ROWE, Clifford Arnold

It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford Arnold Rowe announces his sudden but peaceful passing on May 12, 2023 at the age of 67. Cliff lived his life to the fullest and always had a quick remark for the discussion at hand. He liked nothing better than discussing politics, local events, and many of the world’s problems ...

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CLEARY, Michael

Michael Cleary, landscape watercolour artist, after a brief illness died quietly on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Royal Ascot Care Centre in Vancouver, BC. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Patricia (nee Snider); his children Catherine Rogers (Michael Sheard), Stephen Cleary (Tracey) and Pamela Cleary; and his grandchildren Laurel Rogers (Gerissen Tang), Sadie O’Hara ...

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KRZYZANOWSKI, Roman

Peacefully surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age 93. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Hunter). Loving father of the late Stephen Krzyzanowski and Sonya Houle (Michel). Survived by his two grandchildren Melissa and Stephen. For those who knew Roman, you would remember how he liked to talk about ancient ...

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Mrs. Renée Erickson (nee Miron)

Mrs. Renée Erickson (Miron), age 55, resident of Thunder Bay Ontario, passed away peacefully at St. Joe’s Healthcare. Born on September 5th, 1967 in Wawa, Ontario. She was raised and educated in Dubreuilville, Ontario, until the family moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1974. She attended St. Joseph’s School for primary here in Thunder Bay and later P.A.C.I. She was ...

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JACKSON, David Shawn

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa) with Paula at his side on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 58 years. Cherished son of Sandra-Lea and the late Bob Jackson. David will be missed by the love of his life and best friend Paula and by her daughter Samantha (Josh Murphy). Adored grumpa of Paisley ...

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RAIL, C. Philip

Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Beloved son of the late Paul Rail and Mary Lowrie. Dear brother of  Vanessa (Claude Santerre), Scott (Philips’s twin) and Frank (Céline Robitaille). Philip will be remembered by his nephews and nieces, Kenny Rail, Johanne Santerre, Mélanie, Paul and Natasha Rail and by ...

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COTÉ, Germaine

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 81 years.   A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning with interment of her cremated remains at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Hawk Junction at 11:00 a.m. A eulogy and ...

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BOZIC, Milan

May 17, 1948 – April 2, 2023 Peacefully during his sleep, Milan passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his 75th year. Predeceased by twin brothers, Alex (Nancy) and Paul (Sheila). Dearly loved by sister, Helene. Milan was born in Landshut, Germany, immigrated to Wawa, Ontario in 1950, then moved to Toronto in 1956. Milan was a very gifted ...

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FAIRBROTHER, Douglas George

November 20, 1928 – March 28, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Douglas George Fairbrother, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He is survived by Avice, his loving wife of 69 years, his children Andrew (Carla), Jacqueline (Peter), Lindy (Jeremy), grandchildren Jaysen (Cindy), Joshua, Gabriel (Christine), Jenna (Braden), Alexa (Dave), Kinsey, Jacob (Taylor), Matthew (Lauren), 6 ...

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DIFILIPPO, Gennaro “Jim”

After a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer, Jim passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 81. He decided that it was time to go with the sun shining and his wife Carolyn by his side. Devoted and loving husband of Carolyn. Adored father of Cathy Kiley (Michael), Jody Tulloch (Mark) and ...

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