October 16, 1928 – January 5, 2026 With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so fully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Elizabeth Valois, January 5, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so fiercely. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, Jack, and her beloved eldest son, Murray. Though we grieve these losses deeply, we ...
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ROUSSAIN, John Joseph “Jack”
With deep sadness, the family announces the passing of John “Jack” Joseph Roussain in his 98th year. Jack passed away peacefully on Christmas evening, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa. Born on March 8, 1928, to the late Francis Roussain and the late Mabel Sherlock (Rathbone), Jack was a true son of the Algoma ...
Read More »In Memory – Janet Firlotte
11 years has passed by since you left us. We all think of you always, Christmas Time especially, fighting for the “Pope’s Nose” off the turkey, making all the excuses in the world to get out of dishes….your memories will always be with us Janet. Rest in peace Sisters… Margaret, Pat, Chris
Read More »DESBOIS, Henry
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Sante Chapleau Health Services on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 60 years. Loved and cherished father of Dean (Janet and late Kathy-Lynn) and Dale (Kim). Devoted grandfather of Megan West (Greg), Kyle, Paige and Madison. Great grandfather of William and ...
Read More »POTT, Dorothy
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa with her family by her side Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Lewis Pott. Loving mother of; Craig Spooner, Glyn Spooner (Diane) and Andrew Spooner. Loving grandmother of Devon (Rachael Amos), Tyrel (Jenna Pozzebon), Brayden, Hayli (Travis Terris) and ...
Read More »Michaud, Rochelle
Born on March 21, 1957 in Chapleau, passed away on December 25, 2025 in Stratford Come with me, all who labor and have heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rochelle Michaud, at the age of 68, peacefully in her sleep on Christmas morning. Rochelle ...
Read More »BURTON, Bernadine Kathleen (nee Pike)
August 1, 1968 – December 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Bernadine with family by her side. She was daughter to the late Randall and Kathleen Pike. Loving wife of Vincent Burton for over 25 years. Proud mother of Thomasina Pike (Stratton Campbell), Dillan Burton and Jasmine Burton. She leaves her ...
Read More »In Memory – John Haidarenko
In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007. Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on Cherished memories never fade Because one loved is gone Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as there is a memory They live on in ...
Read More »LACHAPELLE, Lucienne ‘Lucy’ (née Bilodeau)
June 19, 1928 – December 16, 2025 With family and friends by her side, Lucy leaves her earthly home to join her partner of 57 years, Ed Latoski. Lucy came to Wawa with her husband Maurice Lachapelle, who was killed in an industrial accident at Algoma Ore. She leaves behind a lifelong friend, Gerry Rose, who cared for Lucy until ...
Read More »MICHANO, Myra
January 14, 1935 – December 15, 2025 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Momma, Nanny, and Nokomis, Myra, on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:18 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Marathon. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her children and many of her grandchildren. Myra was the heart of our family — ...
Read More »BUGYRA, Marilyn Eva (nee Scott)
1947-2025 The family of Marilyn Eva (Scott) Bugyra share the sad news of her sudden passing on the evening of Thursday, December 11th in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Marilyn passed away with 78 years filled of life. Her loving son, Patrick, was by her side the moment of her passing… in her home, as she always hoped, in the company ...
Read More »MILETIC, Francis Ellen
It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ellen on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Chapleau at the age of 76 years, peacefully surrounded by her family. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Rae-Ellen (Mike), grandchildren Jonathon (Jasmine) and Nicole, great grandchildren; Ava-Rayne, Cashis, Angela, Jacob and Nina, her brother Mike and many friends. ...
Read More »JERRARD, Robert Edward “Bob”
Passed away suddenly at the age of eighty-four on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the F. J. Davey home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He was born in London, Ontario on May 16, 1941, to Albert and Cecilia Jerrard. He will be deeply missed by his three children Terri Beaulieu (Mike), Jeff (Sarah), and Gary (Karen). He will be fondly ...
Read More »PARISEE, Paul-Henri
December 4, 1957 – December 11, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Paul-Henri at the age of 68 with his family by his side. He is son to the late Omer and Cicile Parisee. Cherished husband and soulmate of Nadine Parisee. Father to Serina, Ryan, Eric and Jennie-Lyn (Tyler). Predeceased by his siblings Raymond ...
Read More »Gross, Walter Erich
February 8,1942 – December 4, 2025 With aching hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Erich Gross—my dad, a man whose love showed itself in quiet gestures, steady routines, and small acts of care that meant more than he ever knew. Born on February 8, 1942, he lived a life shaped by resilience, sharp humour, stubborn grit, and a softer ...
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