Obituaries

Fregonese, Velma Norma (nee Chicarelli)

Passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Elizabeth Center at the age of 87 yrs. Born in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Angelo and Sarah Chicarelli (nee Dovigi).  Loving mother of Sandra Lafave (Kirk Ransom), Lisa Morin (Alex) and Daniel Chicarelli (predeceased). Cherished grandmother of...
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Stos, Taina (nee Seppala)

Sisu is a Finnish word defined as “stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, hardiness and resoluteness in face of adversity”. It also defines Taina. Taina was born in Sudbury on New Year’s Eve 1937 to Jack and Selina Seppala, both predeceased. When she started elementary school, she spoke no English but quickly learned and...
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Hopkins, Theresa “Tracy”

The family announces with sorrow the sudden passing of Tracy on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Clare Hopkins. Loving mother of Kimberly Barton (Brian) of Lively and Deborah Grenier (Alain). Cherished grandmother of Ryan Hopkins, AJ Grenier, Gabriella Grenier and great grandmother to Logan....
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Shepherd, Michael

(April 10, 1930 - January 6, 2022) The family announces with sorrow the passing of Michael Shepherd at the age of 91 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his wife Colette Pilon. Loving father of Josée Pilon-Jacques (Ghislain), Emma Shepherd, Micky Shepherd (Carly), Leisa Martin Heath (Bill), Craig Martin and Paul Martin (Toby). Proud...
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