Obituaries

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, ...

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 ...

(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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Passed away peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital with his son by his side on Thursday, January 12, 2016, at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Derek and René Duguay. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Damon. Dear son of Rita and the late Raymond Duguay. Dear brother of Clovis (Michelle), Edward, Germaine and Noella (Allan). At Denis’ request, ...

On December 8, 2016, in her 80th year, Yvonne Catherine Benwell climbed the stairway to heaven. She is survived by her husband Gerry as well as many members of her large family. Yvonne came to the Soo area in 1958 having moved here from downtown Toronto. She along with her husband Gerry raised their family in Goulais River, which she ...

Julia, a long-time resident of Wawa and Sault Ste Marie, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, at the Ontario Finnish Rest Home. Born in 1924, in Sioux Lookout, Ontario; Julia met her late husband, Joseph Edward in Winnipeg, Manitoba after WWII and moved to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba where their eldest daughter, Marilyn (late Garfy) was born. They moved to ...

Born May 31, 1943, passed away on August 26, 2016, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his family by his side. Beloved wife of Katherine “Kate” Vernier for 47 years. Cherished father of Cindy Szekely (Dan), Jeff (Kori) and Kelly Vernier (Jay Parent). Devoted and proud grandpa of Daniel, Matthew, Abbi, Makayla, Kingston, Kaiel, and Oaklea. Dear brother of ...

The family announces with sorrow, his passing in Sudbury, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Carol (née Wilson) Desbois of Val Caron. Son of the late Philippe and the late Aurore (née Toupin) Desbois. Loving father of Paul Jr. (Shelley) of Port McNicoll. Predeceased by his son Jed. Dear brother of Yvette Desbois ...

Passed away suddenly doing what he loved…working in the bush on Thursday September 24, 2015 at the age of 57 years. Beloved husband of Shirley Hatley. Loving chosen father of Clint (Melinda), Jenny (Justin) and Ben (Katrina). Loving grandfather of Cassidy and Alex. Dear son of Marcelle and the late Marcel Lechasseur. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his 11 ...

February 1, 1937 – September 23, 2015 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 23rd at St. Peter’s Hospital at the age of 78 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 54 years, Adelino. Beloved mother to Helena (Robert) Bill, and Susana (Gabriel) Montesi, and loving Avo to Jessica, ...

October 24, 1954 – August 17, 2015 Passed away peacefully after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer at the age of 60. Eric came to Wawa in 1977 for a seasonal job with the MNR and somehow never left.   He was happiest with a chainsaw in hand or behind a snow plow, far away from a city.  A man of many ...

May 2, 1937 – July 12, 2015 It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing, with family by his side, on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Health Sciences North Sudbury, at the age of 78 years. Son of the late Paul Sr. and Annie Villeneuve. Loving Father to Paul of Nova Scotia, Dale (wife Michele) of Ottawa, ...