Family News

February 16, 1938 – April 16, 2026 It is with deep sadness, but with hearts full of love for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of Doris. Doris was the loving and devoted wife to Keith Spencer (predeceased) and loving and caring mother to Kurt Spencer (Lucie) of Dubreuilville, Cheryl Spencer (late Al Kostiw) of Sudbury, Beverly ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Hospital with her family by her side on Thursday April 9, 2026 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of Ken for 57 years. Cherished mother of Ken Jr., Scott and Sherri (Ron). Proud grandmother of Samarah (Steve), Ryker, Brycen, Trenten. Great grandmother of Jackson, James and Everly. Dear daughter of Lillian ...

November 29,1958 – April 8, 2026 Louis passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a long grueling courageous 7-year battle with cancer. Louis was a loving and compassionate husband and adventure partner to Mariane for 44 years. A proud father to Derek (Chantal) and Ashlee (Joe). He was the best Papa to Madison, Ethan, Kolten (Heidi), ...

Born November 29, 1930, in Wawa, passed away at the age of 95 years. A lifelong northerner with a deep love for the land, Edward spent most of his working years with Algoma Ore, where he was known for his steady work ethic and quiet reliability. Outside of work, Edward was happiest in the outdoors. He was an avid trapper, ...

Apr 3, 2026 at 10:44 Hwy 631 has been opened from Hornepayne to Hwy 11. Apr 3, 2026 at 06:10 ON511 is reporting that weather conditions on Hwy 631 have closed Hwy 631 between Hornepayne and the Junction of Hwy 631 at Hwy 11. The highway was closed at 5:06 a.m.

Décédé paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre le mardi 31 mars 2026 à l’âge de 82 ans.   Époux bien-aimé de DeniseThériault. Père adoré d’Édith Lévesque (Steve), François (Natalie) et Isabelle Gagnon (Kevin Ecker). Grand-papa fier de William, Aryane (Chris Mayes), Gabrielle, Damien, Kayleigh, Jaelyn et Zane. Jean-Paul chérissait également ses petits-enfants à quatre pattes Buck, Mika, Gucci, Rosie et ...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Alex on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Alex passed away peacefully with his sister Wende at his side at the Lady Dunn Hospital. Alex was born in Wawa, but spent most of his adult life in Thunder Bay, Ontario.   Alex is survived by his sisters Wende (Harley), ...

February 17, 1959 – March 27, 2026   Some people are the center of a family without ever needing to say so. Jennifer was that center, the apex, the one everything quietly revolved around.   Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennifer was chosen and deeply loved by her parents, June and Ted Neilson (predeceased). She grew up alongside her siblings, Carolyn ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the age of 78 years.   Beloved wife of Garnet Strum. Loving mother of Duane Roy (Stephanie) and Brenda Roy (Saadat). Proud grandmother of Anthony (Kim), Shelby, Ethan, Roger (Tara), Charles, Dalton (Mykala) and Mariah and great grandmother of ...

Passed away unexpectedly doing the thing he loved to do, out snowmobiling on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 65.   Beloved husband of Julie. Supportive and proud father of David and Tamara. Cherished and fun-loving grandfather of Ryan and Nico. Dear son of the late Irma and Arnold Firlotte. Dear brother of the late Gord (late Janet), ...

November 20, 1947 – November 6, 2025 The family is saddened to announce the death of Stephen Renault in the Brantford General Hospital on Nov. 6th, 2025 in his 78th year. Born in the Hawk Junction Red Cross Outpost Hospital, Stephen lived for 3 years in High Falls where his father managed the Great Lakes Power Plant, then the family ...

Peacefully, at the age of 94 with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after many years of living and struggling with dementia. Carmelle was the beloved wife of the late Bill Kuyek and loving mother to Marcy (Bill Gillespie), Tim, Doreen (Heikki Pulkkinen), and Cindy (Harvey West) (late Ken Lamon). Cherished Grandma to Len, Wendy, Thomas, ...

Went to be with his Creator and the family that went before him, on Sunday March 22, 2026 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Marathon at the age of 77 years.   Dear son of the late Laura and Robert Sabourin. Loving brother of Marilyn Swanson (late Martin), late Noreen Sabourin, the late Claire Sabourin, the late Abel Sabourin (Angie), late ...

Passed away peacefully, in the hands of his beloved wife Aline beside him, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Rolly was a devoted husband to Aline. He was a proud father to Martin (wife Amanda), Alain, and Bibianne and was predeceased by Sylvio. He will be deeply missed by his ...

Within an hour and 45 minutes, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged 19 drivers for driving on a closed highway between Blind River and Thessalon. On Monday, March 16, 2026, multiple road closures were in effect due to a severe winter storm that passed through Northern Ontario, affecting areas from Blind River to Thessalon including Sault Ste. Marie. Between approximately ...