Obituaries

(1948-2025) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and friend. Loving husband to Viola, and proud father of Nathalie (predeceased), Debbie (Rheal), Cindy (Shane), and Angele (Sylvain). Son of Bastienne and Emile Francoeur (both predeceased), and brother to Emile (predeceased), Clairida (predeceased), Jeanine, Leo, Ghyslain (Chantal),...

1956 - 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claude Chauvin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on August 22, 2025, at the age of 69. Claude was born in Mattawa in 1956 to Robert and Denise (née Groulx), both predeceased. He was raised alongside his siblings Lise (Scott Baylis),...

The family announces with great sorrow the passing of James “Jim” Lanzo, at the age of 76, after a brief battle with cancer.Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy, his sons Greg (Clarissa) and Andrew (Christina), and his cherished grandchildren Callie and Zavier. He will also be dearly missed by so...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon (Gord) Pedersen Jr., who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 54.Gord was the cherished friend and devoted partner of 36 years to Yvonne Lamoureux, and the best “fur baby daddy” to his beloved pets...