Local & Area News

BARANYK, Anna

The family announces with sorrow her death at the Timmins Extendicare on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at age 87 years. Pre-deceased by her husband Walter in 2002 and her son Joseph in 1997. Survived by her daughter-in-law Irene Baranyk of Timmins. Special Baba to her grandchildren Ann Marie Baranyk of Timmins, Elana Baranyk of Timmins and Meagan James (husband Marty) ...

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GRUSYS, Jill (nee Williamson)

Peacefully on November 30, 2007 with her family and friends by her side at the Queensway Carleton Hospital at the age of 62. Loving and devoted mother of Steven and Michael Grusys (Angela). Cherished grandmother of Mac and Carter. Remembered by her former spouse and dear friend Victor Grusys (Joanne). Loving siblings Ione (the late Bob Quarrell), Pat Burk-Charmin (Dick ...

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LACEY, James Joseph Sr. (Scotty)

“The days are long since my Jean has gone”. On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, our father, in his 89th year, with his family by his side, passed into the arms of the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife of 66 years, Jeanette (deceased October 22, 2006). A kind and patient father and grandfather, James will be lovingly remembered ...

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KUSIC, Angelina

Member of the Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Br. 429 Wawa Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Angelina, beloved wife of the late Dusan, loving mother of Alexandra Collins (William), Bela, Petar (Jamie) and the late Aleksa. She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Brydee, Andrea, Tia, Dusan and Maggie. Angelina ...

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MOORE, Percy J.

Suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 13th, 2007 at the age of 75 years. Percy Moore of 228 Maple Avenue, Pembroke, dearly loved husband of Louise Moore (nee Blake). Dear father of Carolyn Moore (Darrel), Pembroke; and Janet Purdell-Lewis (husband Ian), Orangeville. Papa to Blake, Alex, Cole, and Macy. Son of the late Percy and Ethel Moore. Brother of ...

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LETOURNEAU, Jean-Pierre

Jean-Pierre “J.P.” was born in Malartic, Quebec on August 23rd, 1945, and passed away at the age of 61 on May 29th, 2007. A Funeral Mass will be held June 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at St. Monica’s Church, with Father Trevor Scarfone officiating. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, Wawa.  

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For the Fallen

Poem by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), published in The Times newspaper on 21st September 1914. With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into ...

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Bob Paterson – Watercolours

Nov 4, 2006 @ 14:56 Once again winter is here… And one of Wawa’s most enjoyed traditions is back. Bob Paterson is showing watercolours at the Legion Hall. Last night saw many of these beautiful watercolours marked with a “S” signifying that they had been snapped up by an admirer. Although don’t despair, roughly half are still available for purchase ...

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AVIS, Gloria Jean (nee Harrison)

Gloria J. Avis, managing editor of the Algoma News Review and secretary-treasurer of Wawa Print & Litho, Inc. died on September 27 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Gloria fought the good fight against cancer for nearly 10 years. Born Gloria Jean Harrison in Goderich on December 24, 1942, she lived her early life in Stratford where she served as ...

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VINSLOVAS, Mr. Jonas

retired A.O.D., Wawa Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Saturday, September 16, 2006, at the age of 86 years. Jonas, beloved husband of Adele of 61 years. Loving father of Nora Katzenback (Richard), Raymond Vinslovas, Johnny Vinslovas (Bev), Virginia Soucy (Langis), Julie Gerrior (Wayne), Mary Reist (Mike), and Frankie Vinslovas (Lena). Jonas will also be ...

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ROY, Paul Emile

Retired, Algoma Ore Division Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at the age of 77 years. Paul, beloved husband of Diana; dear father of Nicole, Lise (Mike Pitre), Mario (Judy), and Guylaine (Joe Kraly). Loved grandfather of Marc and Joelle Pitre, and Joshua, Tyler, and Megan Kraly. Paul will also be missed ...

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CONSTANTINEAU, Brenda Lynn

Suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Thursday, October 20, 2005. Brenda, Lifetime sweetheart and soul mate of Frank, loving mother of Trevor (Natalie) and Jason. Loved Mèmére of Kailey. Beloved daughter of Harold and the late Carmen. Dear sister of Gary (Nicole) and the late Lorraine and Donna. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, ...

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TROVARELLO, Eugenio

(Retired Algoma Ore Division, Wawa) At the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, October 21, 2005. Eugenio at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of 60 years to Italia. Loved father of Ada (Romeo Daigle) of Thorold Ontario, and Ivana (Michael Williams) of Barrie. Special grandfather of Sonia (Andre Gagnon). Dear brother of Tony (Adina), Arturo (Antonietta), Venturino (Stella), ...

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Pathways – On Making Commitments (and breaking them)

How often do we make commitments to ourselves, then not follow through? How often do we feel so sure that what we have committed ourselves to will come to pass – as if by magic? How often have we made life changing commitments, only to break the commitment or have it broken for us? Ouch!! I can only speak to ...

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Pathways – The Mischievous Committee

Have you a mischievous committee chattering away within your head? This committee consists of many members trying to make themselves heard. Some members want to grow and change and tackle new and interesting challenges. Others want to maintain the status quo, still others offer all the reasons why something just won’t work, or why the time isn’t right. Sound familiar? ...

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