Passed away peacefully in Victoria, British Columbia with her family by her side at the age of 72. She will be greatly missed by her many family and friends. Loving wife of Gary James of Victoria, BC. Dear mother to Jamie Appleton (Megan), Terri Printess, and Sean (Sherri Lynn). Stepmother to Melanie Richardson (Martin), Christopher James (deceased) and Trevor James ...
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LAMONTAGNE, Raymond “Ray” Joseph
Suddenly at his home in Wawa on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Judy for 46 years. Loving father of Sharon Campbell (Will) and Jen Lamontagne (Kurt Geldart). Proud grandfather of Laura, Adam, Maysen and Jake. Dear brother of Victor (late Madge), Barbara Fortin (late René), Diane Lafond (late Yvon), Donald (Suzanne), Brian ...
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Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Loving husband of Ida Vernier. Loving father of Joe Vernier (Missy) and Sheri Fudge (Charlie). Loving grandfather of Joey (Kelsi), Jessica (Dan), Faith, Jesse, Samantha (Will) and Ian. Proud great grandfather of Jude, Grace and Gwen. Son of the late Donat ...
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Peacefully passed away at the Extendicare Van Daele Manor, Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Duguay and the late Chris Richard. Loving mother of Clovis (Michelle), Noella (Allan), Germain, late Denis and the late Edward. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Elgantine. Dear sister ...
Read More »Sanford, Donna (nee Lohnes)
July 6, 1949 – January 8, 2019 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Donna Lynn Elizabeth Sanford on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. Mom was born in Wawa, Ontario on July 6th, 1949 to her parents Theresa (Huck) and Gordon Lohnes. Many may have known her as the independently successful owner/operator of Loeb in ...
Read More »NORTH, Douglas “Doug”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas North in is 93rd year. Loving husband, devoted father and great friend to many. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis. He will be deeply missed by his sons and daughters in law Chris and Jane of Scarborough, Scott, Dawn Nadeau of London, and Rob and Marilyn of Sault Ste. ...
Read More »CHEVRIER, Noëlla
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Hospital in Wawa, Ontario on Sunday, October 14 at the age of 91. Cherished mother of Serge Chevrier, Daniel Chevrier and Nicole Abernethy. Special grandmother of Stéphanie Chevrier, Caitlin Chevrier, Derek Abernethy, and Glen Abernethy. At Noëlla’s request no services will be held. Memorial donations to The Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated ...
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Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at Mauno Kaihla Koti, Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday September 23th in her 89th year. Predeceased by her beloved Harry (1988). Mother of the late Richard (Sheila), late Debra and Daphne Reid. Mummu of Cheryl Schultz (Jason), Oni Aho (Anouschka Riverin), Sam Aho (Jill Esposito), Teija Aspegren, Jaana Aspegren (Anthony Martella) and Maxwell Reid. ...
Read More »MILLER, Harry
Of Wawa, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was 86. Beloved husband of Ruth (Barrett) Miller. Dear Father of Lynn “Jo” Davidson (Ron) of Wawa, Clifford Miller (Kathy) of Wawa, Ken Miller (Michelle) of Sault Ste. Marie and Curt Miller(Becky) of Aylmer. He will be missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Inez Boland ...
Read More »SWAN, Fred
Passed away on September 19, 2017 in Mississauga, ON at the age of 82. Fred was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 14, 1935 to Dorothy and George Swan. He was predeceased by; his brother George, sister Margaret and nephew Kenny. He is survived by; his children (and their spouses) – Glen & Evita, Kim & Jason, Sherry & Richard, ...
Read More »AVIS, W. Robert “Bob”
Bob died today – August 4, 2017, after celebrating his 79th birthday on July 26th. He died on his terms. Cancer ended his life but not his spirit. Left behind was his 4th wife, Debra Tomas Avis and his 2 cats, Summer and Sam. He was the son of Anne and Laurier “Larry” LaChapelle. His children, either by birth or ...
Read More »O’BRIEN, Jack
(1931-2017) Passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Lady Dunn Hospital. He leaves behind his wife Jean O’Brien (Moore) of 53 and a half years. Dear father of his only son, John O’Brien and cherished grandfather of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by his parents Dennis Charles and Winnifred O’Brien. Dear brother of Terry O’Brien (Gail), Dennis O’Brien (late Beatrice), ...
Read More »JOHNSON, Lori
Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre after a courageous and long-fought battle with cancer on Friday, July 7, 2017. Beloved wife of Doug Johnson for nearly 20 years. Loving mother and friend of Kathleen Johnson. Lori will be lovingly remembered by Doug’s children Norman Johnson (Cindy), Tom Johnson (Bonnie) and their children Gloria, Ruth and Marlene. Dear daughter ...
Read More »FONG, Harry
In Loving Memory of Harry Fong, 72 years, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa with his family by his side. Dear friend and former spouse of Yvonne (nee Lajeunesse) Fong. Loving father to Benjamin Fong (Alice) of Calgary and Matthew Fong (Hiral) of Toronto. Cherished Grandfather to Xavier and Maëlle. Predeceased by ...
Read More »PINE, Vince
Peacefully at his home in Wawa on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer. Beloved father of Vince (Deni), Virgil (Kristy Sayers) and Victor (Shanna Faubert). Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Wayne, Cole, Cain, Wyatt, Harrison, Brendan, Isaiah, Alexa, and Amara. Dear brother of Doug Pine (Wanda), Bonnie Pine, Karen Cheechoo ...
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