All Obituaries

There is nothing Prettier in the whole wide World, Than a girl in Love with every Breath Morrison, Brenda (nee Potter) of Sturgeon Falls It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Morrison (nee Potter) on July 27, 2020 at Ottawa General Hospital at the age of 67 years. Dearly loved wife for 37 years, buddies and her rock eno, Ian Morrison. Dear sister of Jeff Potter (Nahoko) and Laurie Shydlowsky (Andrew). Sadly, missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends....

Champagne, Hubert (Hub) (1946 – 2020) La famille Champagne a le regret de vous annoncer le décès d’Hubert, survenu à North Bay le samedi 1er août 2020, à l’âge de 73 ans.  Fils de feu Samuel Champagne et de feu Laurette Champagne (née Savage).  Époux bien-aimé de Gisèle Champagne (née Mayotte) et père de Charles (Sarah) et de René (Genevieve).  Son...

Luxton, Kenneth Clifford (Lefty) Born December 7, 1935 passed away July 30, 2020 at Waters Edge. Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Mary (Gallardi) Luxton and sister Dee Dee. Dearly loved father of Jeff Luxton (British Columbia) and Kelly Lee Luxton (London) and Grandfather to Meghan Luxton-Dupuis. Dear brother of John (Kathy) and Clyde (Dave) and cherished Uncle of Patti Moore (Phil), David (Heather) and Jennifer (Curtis; special Great Uncle of Mya Luxton and Aidan Moore. Respecting...

von STACKELBERG, Hartmut (Hardy) (Bappa)   Bappa set sail in peace on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at the age of 85, with his family present to support his journey. Hardy leaves behind his wife Cynthia Calef, sons Herb (Kathy) and Perry (Jackie), his grandchildren Erik (Katie) and Marina, great-granddaughter Rayna, and his canine companion in the kitchen, Maxie aka Bobo. Hardy is predeceased by his three siblings, and his first wife Marina (deceased 1978).   Hardy was born in Bad...

Simon, Leslie ‘Barry’ It is with heavy and broken hearts that at we announce that Leslie Barry Simon passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 68. Barry died at home as per his wishes, with Matthew (his son), Christine (daughter-in-law) and Rose (wife) by his side. Matthew and Rose got to hold him and tell him that he’s loved as he took his last breath, he passed away in their arms. Barry was born and raised in Oshawa, he was the son of Robert and Lyda Simon...

Coutu, Avila ‘Butch’ It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Avila ‘Butch’ Coutu on July 27, 2020 at Waters Edge Care Community at the age of 83 years. Dearly loved partner of Anita Voyer. Loving father of Dan Coutu (Sara Lake) and stepfather of J. P Voyer (Anne), Richard (Shirley) and Michelle Mackenzie (Michael). Cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear brother of Dorothy Gauthier (Charles-deceased). Sadly, missed...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Eleanor Finlayson at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on July 26, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Loving mother of Debra Lee Doris partner Ken Dawe, Sharon Marie partner Keith Birch, Robert Ian (deceased), Donna Ann Marlene partner Thomas Bolton and Rodney James Finlayson partner Avril. Cherished Nanny and GG of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Donna Chowns. Sadly, missed by her nieces, nephews,...

It is with sadness, we announce the passing of Mati Arno Sauks at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on July 25, 2020 at the age of 69 years. Dear brother of Tiina Payson (Paul) and Toomas Sauks (JoAnn). Loved uncle of Emilie Sauks (Jody), Kate Haber (Ben), Jennifer Sauks (Winston), Taavi Burns (Nicola), Lisel Gitzel (Nathan), Bevan Sauks (Jenna), and Maret Burns (Colin). Predeceased by his parents; Arvo and Maimo Sauks. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place at Whispering Pines...

VALENTI, Agnes ‘Nancy’ (nee McIntyre) - (1931 – 2020) Peacefully passed away at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on July 24, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her husband Richard Valenti. Loving mother of Linda (Don Fenn), Steve (Mavis), and Jeff (Valerie). Cherished grandma of Aimy (Nick Leroy), Sarah (Ed), Melissa (Mary Jane), Brett, Jenna, Cole, Marina and great-grandchildren; Joshua, Trinity, Alexa, James, Isaac and Erinna. Sadly, missed by her nieces, nephews,...

Gillis, Paulette (nee Thibeault) It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of Paulette Gillis at Health Sciences North on July 24, 2020 at the age of 55 years. Devoted wife of Kevin Gillis. Loving mother of Adam (Kristen) and Andrew (Rebecca). Cherished grandma of Ava, Dominic, Leo, Danaka and one on the way. Dear daughter of Fernande and Omer Boudreau and daughter-in-law of Mary and Nicholas McEachern. Sadly, missed by her siblings; Gaetan Thibeault (Katherine), Brenda Fournier...