Obituaries

Passed away peacefully at Health Sciences North on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by his wife Helene (nee Richer). Loving dad of Gilles Richer, Guy Rheaume, Lianne (James) Kett, Patsy Rheaume and Danny Rheaume. Proud grandfather of 13 grandkids and 20 great grandkids. He will be missed by his...

In loving memory of Joseph Blais, 89 years, who passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Pioneer Manor after a brief illness. Loving father of Louise Tarini (Lawrence predeceased), Mark (Patricia), Michael a.k.a. Cheekie (Coreen), and Lisa (Jake Rupert). Predeceased by his parents Alcide and Lucia (née Lavallee) Blais. Dear brother of Germain (Gerry)...

Passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Health Sciences North at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Phyllis (high school sweethearts – reunited in 1983). Loving father of Paul (Nancy), Suzanne (Yvon, predeceased), Carole (Leo), Jacques (Cindy), Robert (Diane), Danny (Julie), Jim (Kim), Sandy, Art and Heather (James). Survived by his sister Lina...

The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Henri Branconnier, 91 years, on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Pioneer Manor Long-Term Care in Sudbury. Born in St-Charles, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Eva (née Savage) Branconnier. Beloved husband of 71 years to Rita (née Bigras) Branconnier of Hanmer. Loving father...