Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the Sault Ste Marie Professional Firefighters Association announce that honorary firefighter Julien Cote has responded to his last alarm, peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 30. Julien’s bravery and determination to beat the odds and overcome his disease was an inspiration to the entire department. ...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Paulencu, peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, at the age of 79. Predeceased by his wife Yvette and parents John and Mary Paulencu. Survived by his, sons Jeff and Bryan, grandchildren Ethan, Kolten, and Deyson and his sisters Cathie and Vina. Wayne was born in Portage La ...

Nous avons le regret d’annoncer le décès de  Mme Anne-Marie Poitras (née Giasson), à l’âge de 81 ans le samedi 8 juin 2025 à l’hôpital Lady Dunn de Wawa.   Elle laisse dans le deuil sa fille Line Poitras de Dubreuilville. Également, elle laisse derrière elle, ses sœurs, ses frères ainsi que ses belles-sœurs et beaux-frères: Cécile Giasson (Serge Lagacé),  ...

Oct 13, 1951 – Dec 13, 2024 Our Fiona Beck Williams, died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 13th, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born October 13th, 1953 in Wawa, she was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte (née Enright) 1971 and Scotty (William) Beck 1982; by her sister Connie in 1992, by her brother Des Beck 2013 and sister-in-law Maureen (née ...

Passed away suddenly on June 1, 2025 in Fergus at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Sandra Stewart. Loving father of Rebecca (Tyrell Cruz Walker) and Zachary Parsons (Alicia Kompter). Dear grandfather of Arianna, Raihan, Adonis, and Davina, and Noah, and Olivia and Layla. Sarah (Jack Tchabushnig), David and Emma. Dear great-grandfather of Grayson Tchabushnig. Will be missed by ...

Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday June 5, 2025 in her 90th year.   Beloved wife of the late Detlef “Ted”. Loving mother of Charlie Bibby (Dar), Lori Procyk (Pedro), Scott Timmermann (Joanne) and Katrina Beerkens (John). Proud grandmother of her grandchildren Kent, Charmaine, Christopher, Nicholas, Leah, Jake, Derrick, and Danya. As well as her great-grandchildren ...

April 2, 1944 – June 3, 2025 Passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home in White River, Ontario on Tuesday June 3, 2025.   Loving mother of Robert (Valerie), Kevin (Renee) and the late Edward. Proud grandmother of Sabrina (Richard), JoDee (Kyle), Matthew, Matraca (Cory) and Hunter. Precious great grandmother of Erik, Mia, Jacob, Hayley and Adaline. Daughter of ...

In Celebration of Léo Portelance’s Life – January 17, 1937 – May 31, 2025   The family of Léo Portelance would like to share that he left this world at his “Happy Place”, his cabin on Crayfish Lake, at the age of 88 years old. Leading up to his final days, dad planted his annual vegetable garden, toured the camps ...

Mary passed peacefully in her 102nd year, with her family by her side on May 31, 2025. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband Tony. She is missed and mourned by her loving family – her children Rudy (Lise) and Susan Johnson (Rob); grandsons Matthew (Erin), Nick (Lauren), and Jesse Johnson; and great-grandchildren Lucas, Elena, Brooke, Brianna and Bailey.   ...

Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the age of 84 years. Dear brother of Bunty Park and the late Barbara (James). Uncle of John Cannon (Cathy), Barbara Gaudette (Danny), James Cannon, Allan Cannon and the late Bob Cannon (Pam). George will be remembered by his great niece Amanda Paine (Cory) and their ...

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Huguette for 50 years. Loving father of Sandy McKittrick (James), Roger Roy (James Collins) and Yves Roy (Kathy). Proud grandfather of Alexei, Mathieu, Noah and Amélie. Son of ...

April 17, 1933 – May 18, 2025 Charlie Witty passed away peacefully in Campbell River at Evergreen Seniors Home, at the age of 92. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many. Charlie is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Marjorie Witty, with whom he shared decades of laughter, partnership and ...

Passed away on his own terms at his home at Catfish Lake, Wawa peacefully with his family and close friends by his side on Friday, May 23, 202,5 at the age of 81 years.   Loving stepfather of Shannon Love (Ray). Proud grandfather of William and Raymond. Niels is survived by his sister Ulla Weis Horup (Kurt) and their children Karsten ...

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, Martin Stacey Powless “KAHLUNYUNTI (Blue Going By) “, of Wolf Clan Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation in his 60th year began his travel to the Creator’s Land and rejoining in the Sky World.   Beloved husband of Reta Van Every.  Loving father of Jasmine, ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill at the Sault Area Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved husband and best friend of Melinda (nee Ray). Loving father of Hollie Clark, Jesse Clark, Rebecca Leonard and Logan Leonard. Devoted and loving Papa of Jayde, Layla and Trevor. Predeceased by his ...