Family News

McKENZIE, Douglas George ‘Doug’

On Sunday, December 17th, 2017, surrounded by his family, Douglas George McKenzie passed away peacefully in his home on St. Joseph Island after a courageous battle with cancer.   Doug was born in 1945 to Andrew and Esther McKenzie in Toronto, Ontario. He lived a full life experiencing a wide variety of careers ranging from; beekeeping, milk delivery man, transport ...

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ONCHULENKO, Peter

Dec 17, 2017 @ 14:19 April 26, 1930 – December 7, 2017 Peacefully passed away with family by his side at Maple View Extendicare on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Nan for 56 years. Much loved father of Peter and Lisa Jane. Proud Grandpa of Brian, Adrian, Chris and Branden. Special Uncle “Grump” ...

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Brigitte Wolfe (nee Laude)

March 16th, 1925 – December 10th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Brigitte Wolfe. On Sunday, December 10th, 2017, Brigitte passed away at St-Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake, Ontario.   Brigitte is the daughter of the late Anthony and Lydia Laude. Wife to the late Helmut ...

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Southwell, B. Diane (nee Crowder)

June 25, 1944 – December 9, 2017   Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife, best friend & constant companion of 50 years to Grant Southwell of Wooler and mother to Andrew Southwell (Holly) of Orillia, Shannon Seath (Alex) of Codrington and Meghan Groves (Adam) of Bethany. Proud grandma ...

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WOOD, Maureen Elizabeth

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the age of 66 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Bart Wood for 46 years. Loving mother of Kresta Perrault (Dan) and Kelli Edgar (Tim), Proud grandmother of Daniel, Autumn, Ian, and Anastasia. Loving daughter of Anastasia and the late ...

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Thank you – Carol Peters

Nov 30, 2017 @ 10:18   On behalf of Carol Peters and Family, we would like to express our profound gratitude to the community of Wawa for supporting the Spaghetti Dinner Benefit held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 held at the Royal Canadian Legion. It was a great success!   To our sponsors, Davidson Fuels, North of 17 Restaurant, Canadian ...

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MERSEREAU, Joan Marie (nee Dwyer)

Nov 28, 2017 @ 11:03 Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Sudbury, on November 24th, 2017. Joan is survived by her partner Jeff Floria; her children, Glenn Mersereau (Karen), Laura Mersereau (Rene) and her grandson Brandon Mersereau whom she loved very much. There will be no funeral service but a Celebration of Joan’s Life will be ...

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In Memory of Heidi Tremblay (nee Fellinger)

In Memory of Heidi Tremblay, who left us one year ago on Nov. 24th, 2016. She Is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your ...

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LAHAY, Madeleine (Morrison)

Nov 18, 2017 @ 08:04 Madeleine slipped the bonds of earth November 13, 2017 in Abbotsford, BC.  Beloved wife of David, her best friend/partner/husband for 40 years. Born in Wawa 1940, she was a daughter of Hilda and Neil Morrison, dear sister of  John Morrison (Kaireen) and cousin of Hector (Wilma), Holly and Rod (Donna) Morrison. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or ...

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GLUTEK, Stella

Passed away peacefully with her son Peter, by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Glutek. Loving and cherished mother of Maryanne Mitrikas (Eric), Peter Glutek and Michael Glutek (Allison). Grandmother of Katie, Jessica, Jamie and Mitch. Dear sister of Mary, Mike ...

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ROBERTSON, Dave

(1943-2017) A longtime resident and retired teacher of Wawa passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017, with his family at his side. Dave was at St. Michael’s in Toronto. He would have been 74 on November 18th, 2017. Our family would like to thank the staff at the Lady Dunn Hospital and the staff at St Michael’s Hospital for all ...

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MICHAUD, Armand

Nov 11, 2017 @ 17:56 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Simone. Loving father of Jacqueline Hoffman (Jeff), Jacques Michaud and Diane Michaud (Larry Lapham). Proud grandfather of Jason, Cheyelle, Allyson, Brandon and Foster and great-grandfather of ...

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Rock Island says “Thank You”

Nov 8, 2017 @ 11:43 To everyone who helped make this season’s Rock Island Concert Series successful. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you all again next year. Also a big thanks for contributions of food for the Wawa Food Bank. We donated about 100 lbs of food and $435 collected during our clean-out-the-freezer event.

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In Memory – Dale (Bud) Nelson

In memory of Dale (Bud) Nelson April 05, 1934 – November 02, 2007 ” You don’t get over it, you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it It doesn’t get better, it just gets different. Everyday…Grief puts on a new face.” (Wendy Feireisen) Always in our hearts Isabel, Lori, Joni and Tony, ...

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KEHUSMAA, Betty (nee Kimberley)

Nov 1, 2017 @ 16:09 Peacefully at ARCH on Tuesday, October 30, 2017, at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Eric. Betty will be remembered by her daughter Anne Kehusmaa (Richard Laude) and her grandson Shane Kehusmaa. Survived by her sister Marjorie Rozon of Toronto. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Edith Kimberley and her brothers and sisters. ...

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