All Obituaries

FORTH, Daniel James Surrounded by his family and in the comfort of their home Dan died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 70.  Dan was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend and colleague, who will forever be in the hearts of so many.  Dan had a wonderful and inspirational marriage of 49 years to his life partner, best friend and wife Christine, together they raised two daughters Shelly and Sandy. Dan will be deeply missed by...

Beaudry, Cecile (nee Charlebois) Passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Cecile is predeceased by her husband Dan and granddaughter Tasha Lavigne.    Loved mother of Dan Junior (Brigitte), Cindy Lavigne (Andy), Barb Lefebvre (Cliff), Wanda Beaudry (Pat) and Charlie. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Cecile will be sadly missed by her brother Noël (Solange), sisters Colette LeBelle (late Gaetan), Terry...

Duplisea, Claire (nee McKinnon) Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Eastholme Home for the Aged on January 9, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her 1st husband Edward Yerlitz and her 2nd husband Calvin Duplisea. Dearly loved mother of Lynn Thompson (Glenn), Ed Yerlitz (Jackie), James ‘Bimmer’ Yerlitz (Elyse), Wendy Lacourse (Richard), Patricia Yerlitz (Shawn Lindsay), Marylou Pidduck (Brian), Chuck Yerlitz (Carla-predeceased) and Donna Neill...

Valente, Mafalda (nee Benvenuto) It is with great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Mafalda Valente at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on January 9, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Dearly loved mother of Enzo (Rosa), Tony (Cathy), Carlo (Sonya) and Claudio (Kelly). Cherished grandma of Lisa, Angela, Ashley, Annalea, Bianca, Noah, Max and Lydia. Dear sister of Natale Benvenuto, Mario Benvenuto and Santina Benvenuto. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended...

Ross, Orval Everett It is with heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Orval Ross on January 9, 2019 at Temiskaming Hospital at the age of 80 years. Loving husband of Pauline Ross (nee Robitaille). Loving father of Debbie Morrow, Rick Ross (Judy) and Dale Ross. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren; Paula, Allison, Kirsten and Joey. Dear brother of Roy Ross. Predeceased by his parents Howard Ross and Edna Langford and by his brother Edward Ross. As per his wishes,...

Parolin, Eva Margaret Passed away in her 96th year on January 5, 2019 with her family at her side at Cassellholme. Eva was predeceased by her parents August and Ida Parolin, brother Bill and sisters Alta Beck and Lorna Boyes. She will be dearly missed by her sister in law Ruth Parolin, her nieces and nephews Judy Hodgins, Laurena Patton, Robert Parolin, Jane Ortiz, Kirt Boyes, Anne Watt, Tom Beck, their spouses and families, and her many friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of...

 WHITTINGTON, Sharon Marie Peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, Sharon passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on January 3, 2019 at the age of 69 years.  Beloved wife of Robert Whittington, loving mother to Jay Whittington (Jennifer) and Deanna Ramoul (Steve), cherished grandmother to Zachary, Ethan and Emily, sister to David Hunter (Christine), and Sandra Ivison.  In keeping with her wishes, cremation has occurred at Whispering Pines Funeral...

Groulx, Maurice (Lemski) 1937-2019 Son of Beatrice Lafontaine (Lemski) and Rene Groulx (both deceased). Sister Elisabeth Shisko ( deceased Dec 2018). With wonderful memories and experiences with family and friends. Maurice passed away on January 1, 2019 at North Bay Regional Health Centre. He leaves behind wife Della to remember all their special moments. Sister-in-law May who held holiday dinners and was always there to help out. Glenn and Connie who shared many adventurous trips over the...

Merleau, Cheryl  (nee Donnelly) Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 31, 2018 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 70.  Cheryl was the beloved wife of Michael Merleau.  Loving mother to Christine Jennifer Golden (Jim), David Patrick Merleau (Hannah), Natasha Charolette Merleau-Donnelly.  Cheryl was the cherished Grandmother to Will, Griffin and Etta-Rose.  Cheryl will be lovingly remembered by her sister Maureen...

COLLINS, Jeannine (nee Leblond) Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on December 31, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Allan Collins. Dearly loved mother of Wayne (Lise) of Sudbury, Sharron Cadger (Ron),  Dennis (Rollande), Carol Leblond (Denis), Janice McColeman (Bruce) all of North Bay, Dale (Jackie) of Sudbury and Pamela Champagne (Andre) of North Bay. Lovingly remembered by 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear sister...