Obituaries

September 13, 1963 – January 19, 2026 Yvonne Marie Aline Derasp passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved sons, Jason (Naomi) and Kevin, who were the source of her strength and always her pride and joy. She leaves behind her cherished ...

October 22, 1930 – January 11, 2026 After a short illness in his 95th year, Bill Sokoloski decided to embark on an extended fishing trip on his beloved Tukanee Lake, having enough of the hospital, homes and his pesky arthritic knee, with his wife and daughter Ivy by his side to see him off.   Bill lived most of his ...

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 ...

August 8, 1971 – January 10, 2026 Peacefully at home, she begins her journey to the Spirit World as the Spirit Woman “Manidoo Kwe”. Born in Wawa, Ontario to Leona Delores Swanson and Gilbert Joseph Stone. Mother of Brandon, Tiffany and Xavier. Eldest sister of Sherry, Melanie, Gilbert, Leon, Sharon and Karen. Niece of Frank (Agnes), Sam (Angela), Donald (Donna), ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sante Manitouwadge Health with his family by his side on January 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Dorothee (Lefebvre) Desilets for 64 years. Loving dad of Carole Desilets and son-in-law Dan Kelly, brother and sister-in-laws Robert & Germaine (Lefebvre) Leveille, Irma (Lefebvre) Desjardins, Aline Lefebvre & Therese (Lefebvre) Desjardins. Fondly remembered ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...