Northern Ontario Obituaries

Ruth Dean

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Ellen Dean. Ruth was born on October 3, 1934 in Orillia, Ontario to Anne and Russell Kean. She shared her Birthday with her Sweetheart husband Lionel.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:42 PM Read more >

Rita Rigato (Margarit)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Rita Rigato (Margarit) at home on November 28, 2022 at the age of 97. Mom was born in the East End of Fort William to immigrant parents.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

Franca Donato

Our family is profoundly saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother and Nonna, Francesca Donato. Franca was born in the hillside village of Timponello, Catanzaro, Italy on March 16, 1946. She was the youngest of 9 children.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:35 PM Read more >

Lyle Sumners

Lyle Sumners, 71, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Lyle will be remembered for his charm, quick wit and generous love for his children and grandchildren.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Virginia Kassa

It is with great sorrow that the family of Virginia Kassa (nee Sedor) announce her passing on November 20, 2022, at age 89 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with her family by her side.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

George Arnold Freeman

Mr. George Arnold Freeman, age 71 years passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Born April 17, 1951 in Port Arthur, Ontario.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:26 PM Read more >

Doris Poile

Mrs. Doris Marie Poile, also known as "Granny Bear," age 94 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Hogarth Riverview Manor with her family by her side.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:25 PM Read more >

Gina Malench

“Mom, I wasn’t prepared for you to pass so soon, There was so much more I had hoped we’d do. I wanted to thank you for loving me again and again, From the day I was born, I always knew my best friend.” J.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:23 PM Read more >

Emilio “Jimmy” Caputo

Mr. Emilio “Jimmy” Caputo, age 83 years, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Emilio was born January 2, 1939 in Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy to Ermina and Francesco Caputo.

Posted Dec 5, 2022 4:22 PM Read more >

Elio Martin

After a long, healthy life, Elio (Al) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 89 with his family by his side. Born in Fort William, May 6, 1933 to parents Alfredo and Antoinetta Martin.

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