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MACDONALD, Donald “Ian”

October 18,  1941 – March 27, 2025 Donald “Ian” MacDonald, formerly of the 4th of Kenyon, Alexandria, Ontario, died peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Patricia (née Lowe) MacDonald for over 60 years. Loving father of Scott, Tonya and Tyson (Michelle) MacDonald. Adoring grandfather of Mykelti, Elijah ...

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Sanders, James (Jim)

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family at his side on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Debora. He will be remembered by the mother of their children, Norma. Father of Scott (Linda), Cameron (Elizabeth), Stuart (Nancy), and Murray (Heather). Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of three. Jim was predeceased ...

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In Memory – Roly Boudreau

In memory of our Dad, Roly Boudreau (March 31st, 2015)   Dad Ten years have flown, we will not forget, Our anchor, always firm and set. With each sunrise, we feel your light, A beacon shining day and night. We share many stories, of you and mom In each of our hearts, you both live on. Your quiet strength, your ...

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Thank You From the Wawa Ladies Curling League!

The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 70th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel held on March 21-23, 2025. Alamos Gold Inc., Red Pine Exploration Inc.,Wawa-news.com, North of 17 Restaurant, Northern Lights Ford, Kerry Funeral Home, Fenlon’s Pharmacy, PDQ Signs, Mission Motors of Wawa, Judy Page Moore-Catering, SKN ...

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SHIER, Ken

Suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Partner of Laurie Lacasse. Good friends to Esther and Lynn. Ken was kind, generous, loyal and caring. He was passionate about his Indigenous culture. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in Hawk Junction in his younger days. Ken will be missed dearly. As per Ken’s wishes, there will ...

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HALVERSON, Wayne

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Linda Beauvais. Loving step-father to Sara Beauvais (Jason Bertrand) and the late Myles Beauvais. Loving grandfather of Shane and Ayra. Son of the late Clara (nee Lake), late Carl Halverson and the late Quinto Logozzo. Dear brother ...

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MERSEREAU, Clare Evelyn

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clara Evelyn Mersereau, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Loving wife to Bill, Mom to Patti and Jo-Ann, Grandmother to Denzel and Garrett, and Great-Grandma to Lennon-Clara. Clara was born in Little Bras D’or NS, and grew up in Wawa, Ontario. She was an avid figure skater, and in the summer she would spend ...

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STONE, Gregory Anthony

In loving memory of Gregory Anthony Stone who passed away at the young age of 42 years at Michipicoten First Nation on Saturday March 8, 2025 doing what he loved, being in nature exploring his territory on his Skidoo.   Greg’s parents are Evelyn Stone of Michipicoten First Nation and Phillip Perreault of Garden River First Nation. Grandmother Agnes Stone ...

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Celebration of Life – Rick ‘Rigamo’ Bzdell

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview, Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 67 years.   Dear son of the late Michael Bzdell, the late Alice Cannon, née Christiansen (late Allan Cannon “Sonny”). Dear brother of Garrett Bzdell (Nicole), David Bzdell and Peter Bzdell (Maren). Loving uncle of Shelley B. Casey (Eric), Lennea Palsen and ...

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Eveline Lucinda Ann Lalonde (nee Morden

Dec. 11, 1943 – Mar. 10, 2025 In her 82nd year, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Eveline Lalonde who received her heavenly call back from God on March 10th 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew ...

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BZDELL, Richard “Rick” “Rigamo”

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview, Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 67 years.   Dear son of the late Michael Bzdell, the late Alice Cannon, née Christiansen (late Allan Cannon “Sonny”). Dear brother of Garrett Bzdell (Nicole), David Bzdell and Peter Bzdell (Maren). Loving uncle of Shelley B. Casey (Eric), Lennea Palsen and ...

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SPRENG, Darwin Ross “Spike”

August 26th, 1936 – February 20th, 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Spike at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Noreen of 61 years, brother of the late Geraldine Spreng, and cousin of Rodney Spreng (Margo). Loved father to Andrea (Tom Curtis) Kent and ...

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DUNN, Beulah

Peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour at Golden Birches Terrace on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 100 with family at her side. Beulah was predeceased by her husband Steven Dunn and daughter Bryden Dilley (Peter). Beloved mother of Moyra Waito (Mark) and Andrew Dunn (Sylvia). She was the daughter of the late William Edward ...

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MATTE, Gilberte ‘Gil’

In her 93rd year, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gilberte Matte, known to all as Gil, who received her heavenly call back from God on February 3rd. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that along with her infectious laugh will forever live in the hearts of those ...

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DOYLE, Reginald John

January 23, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Sault Area Hospital. Loving husband of Viola (nee Sabourin) for 60 years. Devoted father of Shannon (Nancie Dayman) of Belleville, Kirby of Guelph, Jennifer (PJ Moran) of Sault Ste. Marie, and the late Jeffrey. Reg was ...

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