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, ...
Read More »Family News
Thank You – Lorna
A heartfelt thank you to all the awesome people who came to my 80th Birthday Party at the Bakery. Thank you to Judy, Connie and Marcie for the amazing lunch and venue. Thank you to the people who came from out of town, and thanks to my family who came from Sudbury, Timmins, Belleville and Sault Ste Marie. A very ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Thank You – Rotary Club of Wawa
The Parent/Student Prom Committee would like to extend our thanks to the Rotary Club of Wawa for their generous donation to our 2023 Prom event on June 9th This donation has helped us greatly with our fundraising efforts! Thank you to all Rotarians who gave us a seat at your table for this request! It takes a community….
Read More »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, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »In Memory – Georgetta Marie Reil
Gone but not forgotten. Our beautiful Mom moved on to the spirit world on Mother’s Day, 2022. She is loved and missed by many. Love John, Sharon, Donovan and Mika
Read More »MATHIEU, Béatrice (née Fréchette) – Memorial Mass
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Béatrice (née Fréchette) Mathieu on Sunday October 2nd, 2022, at the age of 83 in Hearst after a long illness. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Monica’s Church, Wawa on Friday May 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Praveen Kumar officiating. A burial of her remains ...
Read More »MATHIEU, Béatrice (née Fréchette) – Messe Commémorative
C’est avec grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Béatrice (née Fréchette) Mathieu survenu le dimanche 2 octobre 2022 à l’âge de 83 ans à Hearst suite à une longue maladie. Une messe commémorative aura lieu à l’église St. Monica, Wawa le vendredi 26 mai 2023 à 11h00 sous la présidence du révérend Praveen Kumar. La dépouille mortelle sera ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Wesdome Golden Stars thanks their sponsors!
Big thank you to Wedsome Gold Mines, Ray Brisson from 85 Electric and Bob Lavergne from BL Plumbing for sponsoring young hockey players from Wawa / Dubreuilville / Chapleau / Marathon / Timmins / Manitoulin Island. The Wesdome Golden Stars participated in the 3 on 3 hockey tournament in the U13 competitive Greyhound Division in Sault Ste Marie. Finishing ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Thank You – Student Cleanup
Thank you to the students and teachers from Ecole Publique L’Escalade for not only cleaning up Queens Park but also the street in front of the school and Centennial Park. Well Done! Thanks to Sam Rowe from the township for the treats and supplies ( the grabber was the best tool). To Officers Bukowski and Nickle for joining in. It ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »