Obituaries

Mary Marie Jones (Merritt) of Capreol, passed away on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at the age of 83 surrounded by her loved ones. Marie was a founding member of the Capreol Food Bank (Bread and Roses) of Capreol, Ontario for the Trinity United Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had two...

In Memory ofRobert “Bubba” Desjardins“GONE FISHIN’” November 19, 1948 – February 13, 2026 On Friday, February 13, 2026, Robert “Bubba/Bob” Desjardins passed away at the Espanola Regional Hospital after a lifetime of health struggles. “They’ve tried many times to take me, but I’m just not ready yet.” He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Louise...

After a long, well-fought battle with cancer we are saddened to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Cowell Meigs at the Maison McCulloch Hospice. In keeping with her love of all things horror and her macabre sense of humour, she got the last laugh by concluding her journey on Friday, the 13th of February 2026. She...

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the sudden passing of Seija Alma Helena Hanninen on February 9, 2026 at age 77. Born in Kivijarvi, Finland (October 4, 1948) and emigrated to Canada when she was young, settling in Sudbury and later Lively. Daughter of Vaino and Selma (nee Pohjolainen) Hanninen, sister to Seppo...