Obituaries

VORLICEK, Antonin (Tony)

Tony passed peacefully in his 94th year, with his family by his side on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary, loving children Rudy (Lise) and Susan Johnson (Rob); grandsons Matt Vorlicek (Erin), Nick Vorlicek (Lauren) and Jesse Johnson; and great-grandchildren Lucas, Elena, Brooke, Brianna and Bailey. Tony arrived in Canada as a refugee from Czechoslovakia ...

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DAVIDSON, Lynne “Jo” (nee Miller)

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family by her side on Thursday March 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Ronald Davidson. Dear mother of Natasha Miller (Clarence). Proud grandmother of Trenton. Special nana of Alaira, Ethan and Coen. Daughter of Ruth Miller (late Harry). Sister of Clifford (Kathy) ...

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ROBERTS, Karen Evelyn

Karen peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Residential Hospice Owen Sound early Tuesday morning March 7th, 2023.  Karen Roberts (nee Ruffett) of Wiarton in her 72nd year.  Beloved wife of Wayne Roberts and cherished mother of Brett and his partner Marcy of Manitoba and predeceased by daughter Barbara. Loving grandmother of Jordan Famiglietti. Sister of Jim Ruffett ...

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BUGYRA, Gerard (Gerry)

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at the age of 67. Gerry was born November 5, 1955, to Michael Bugyra and Alice Rahal in Sault Ste. Marie but raised in Wawa, Ontario where he met his future wife, Irene, at the young age of 8. Married since 1974, his family was his greatest joy and will ...

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POIRIER, Keith

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

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TORKOS, Gizella

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

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STOCKTON, David Alan ‘Dave’

April 24, 1974 – February 3, 2023 Unexpectedly at Roscommon, Michigan at the age of 48. We are sure that he was greeted with open arms by his parents, Myrtô and Gary Stockton. Heartbroken is his wife, Darla and their three children, Aspen, Wyatt, and Peyton. Grieving with his family are his siblings; Brenda, Roger (Cathy), Michele (Kevin) and Victoria ...

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LOBBAN, Hunter

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Lobban. Dear father of Robert “Robbie” (Pamela) and the late Ian Lobban. Awesome grandfather of Samantha Boyce (Mike Boyce), Stephanie McNutt (Michael McNutt) and Thomas Dell (Jocelyn Sager). Proud great grandfather of Sierra and ...

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Berdusco, Arthur Severino ‘Art’

June 9, 1936 – January 29, 2023 Surrounded by love and with his immediate family by his side, Dr. Arthur Severino Berdusco, 86, of Orillia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Toronto Western Hospital due to complications from a stroke suffered only days earlier. Arthur (“Art”) was the son of Palmira (Amadio) and Severino Berdusco, both ...

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BROWN, Robert Glen

May 25, 1952 – January 16, 2023 Passed away at Caressant Care LTC in Harriston, ON peacefully in his sleep after a difficult struggle with dementia. Bob was born and raised in Elmira, ON and after retirement, he moved with his wife Irene to Wawa to be closer to his family. Bob was known for his hospitality and sociable nature. ...

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MENARD, Hermance

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, January 12, 2023, just four months shy of her 88th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Loving mom of the late Marcel Lambert (Linda), Robert Lambert, Hélène Parisé (Paul), and Gislaine Menard-Boulianne (Gerald). Cherished grand-maman of Dana Lambert (John), Kevin Lambert, Aaron Lambert (Lisa), Brandon Lambert (Diana), Josée ...

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NOWAK, Stefan Michael “Mike”

Passed away at the Sechelt Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 64 years. After adventures in N. Ontario, BC and NWT, he spent the last 12 years living the dream in Garden Bay, BC. Survived by his sister Helen (late Bob) and Carol Nowak (Ken Halcro) and nieces Jennifer and Brenda. The family is respecting Stefan’s ...

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FORTIN, Ian Gilbert Henry

(Feb. 19, 1965 – Dec. 15, 2022) Despite the best efforts of doctors, nurses, and health staff at the Health Sciences North- Ramsey Lake Health Centre in Sudbury, Ian passed away suddenly with family at his side. Dear son of Rose Mary and the late Gilbert Fortin. He leaves behind his partner of many years Dianna. Ian was the beloved ...

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Sebastiano, Constantino “Joe”

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on December 10, 2022, Constantino “Joe” Sebastiano in his 92nd year.  Loving husband of Wladyslawa Halucha for 19 years.  Dear step-father of Les Halucha (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John), and Jim Halucha (Laura).  Father of Pietro Sebastiano.  Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Predeceased by his first wife Desolina (1997). ...

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PRUD’HOMME, Paul

Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Tonya Brain. Loving father of Christine (Corey) and Todd. Proud grandfather of 4. Dear son of Lucille and the late Laurient Prud’Homme. Dear brother of Lorraine, Mona, Victor, Diaz and the late Norman. Son-in-law of John Miller and ...

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