All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Madeleine Leduc (née Plante), who passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, reunited at last with the love of her life. Born on January 8, 1940, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alcide Plante and Françoise Beaudry, and the proud eldest of 12 siblings. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Raymonde Gerow, Claudette Hillman (Paul), Norm Plante (Marie, predeceased), O’nil Plante, Guy Plante (Wendy, ...

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Donald Leslie Major, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many. Don passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Elliot Lake at the age of 89. Don was a long time resident of Elliot Lake and a retiree of Rio Algom Mines. He was born along with his twin brother, Dennis, on Nov 17, 1936 in Williamstown, Ont., the son of the late David Major and Germaine ...

It is with great sadness, that the family of Dean Reinhardt announce his passing on March 31st, 2026. He leaves behind his wife Heather, his sons Nathan (Tiffany), Aaron (Jenna) and Tanner (Stephanie). Also survived by his sisters Lu, Nancy, brothers Scot, Todd and grandchildren Elena, Atlas, Josephine, Robyn, MaiLya, Aubrey, Colton, Carson, Connor and Jack. He was predeceased by his father Don and mother Fay (nee McElrea). Dean loved people. His place of business, Reinhardt’s Glass, ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Joseph Vaillancourt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in Sudbury, Ontario, at the age of 79. Guy, a longtime resident of Elliot Lake, Ontario, was born on February 16, 1947, in Val-d’Or, Quebec, and was the son of the late Paul-Émile Vaillancourt and Marie-Anna Dubé. He lived a full and meaningful life defined by his ...

Colette (Estelle) Houle (née Bruneau) 9 février 1943 – 26 mars 2026 C’est avec une profonde tristesse, mais aussi beaucoup d’amour, que nous annonçons le décès paisible de Colette Houle, survenu à son domicile le 26 mars 2026, à l’âge de 83 ans. Née à Ste-Germaine, Colette s’est établie à Elliot Lake en 1963, où elle a construit une vie riche d’amour, de famille et ...

Roy, Edgar Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, in his 95th year. Loving husband and best friend of Helene (nee Gregoire), proud father of Suzanne Roy (Denis Morel), grandfather of Melanie Morel (Chris Mckerral), Phillippe Morel (Alyshia Morel), Stephanie Lebel (Robin Lebel) and great grandfather of Mason Morel, Emmelyn Morel, Alek Lebel and Élina Lebel. Survived by his two siblings, Anthime (Florence) and Lucille Lebel (late ...

Joanne Elizabeth Thompson May 18, 1954 - March 9, 2026 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Joanne Elizabeth Thompson on March 9th, 2026 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Elliot Lake. Joanne will be remembered as a woman of kindness, resilience and her infectious laugh will never be forgotten. Being born in 1954 meant living in a world of change and possibilities. She lived her life with determination and carried the spirit of warmth throughout her ...

Sunset February 28, 2026. Larry age 77, has begun his journey to be reunited with his parents, Charles McLeod and Julia Bob, along with his brother Paul and his two sisters Delores and Sarah, and many of his other ancestors. Surviving Aunt Celina Abitong. He will be deeply missed by his wife Grace McLeod (Owl) and his son’s Darrel Lewis and Steven Owl. Papa to Maddy and Winston, Autum and Cody (Kayley), and great papa to 8 great grandchildren. His absence will be missed by his In-laws ...

BROWNELL, Judy Mae Evelyn (Hopkins) August 10, 1947 – February 28, 2026 Surrounded by her family, Judy passed peacefully as her Lord and Helper took her home in His perfect timing (Ecclesiastes 3:11). She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 60 years, Alfred Brownell; her children, Marie (Tony), William (Leigh), Rosalyn, and Maureen (Stuart); her grandchildren, Hailey (Brandon), Curtis, Jenna, Malia, Aysha, Enza, Idris, Fiona, and Ewan; her great-grandchild, Winter; her ...

Joseph Wayne Whalen Born on Oct. 1, 1943, he passed away peacefully at home in Walford, ON on Feb 12, 2026 at the age of 82. Treasured spouse of Ida Eliane Whalen ( nee Baribeau) in their 60th year. Beloved son of Theodore George and Elizabeth Sarah Whalen (nee Denmark) and stepson of Elizabeth Whalen (nee McChristie ), all pre deceased. Loving father of Patrick (Tammy) of Petawawa, ON., Scot and Jamie, both of Walford, ON. Cherished "Papa Joe" to Amber Gammon (Mike) of Garson ON, ...