Obituaries

Our hearts are heavy as we share news of the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Tapio Markus Paajanen. Tapio left us peacefully on August 1, 2026, just days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Tapio is survived by his soulmate Monique. He was a proud father to Kurt (Stacy),...

In Loving Memory of Shirley Lucille Laplante (née Doyle) of Azilda, who passed away on July 31, 2026 at the age of 79. Born in Mattawa on December 30, 1946 to the late Joseph and Anna Doyle (née Vachon) Shirley was the beloved wife of Gérard Laplante for 62 years. She is survived by her three...

Sharon was the youngest of five children born to Art Hillman and his wife Winnie (née Cascadden), and the only one of the five to be born in a hospital, the Kirkland Lake and District Hospital. Winnie loved telling how on that day, December 9, 1943, the temperature was -45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sadly, at the...

Some people leave behind possessions. Others leave behind stories, traditions, laughter, and a love so deeply rooted that it continues to grow long after they are gone. Bill Weiler was one of those people. For 53½ years, Bill was the loving and devoted husband of Debbie (née Bruce). Together, they built a beautiful life filled with family,...