Obituaries

Merkas, Joseph (Josef) Jakov

Joseph passed away Friday April 21, 2023 at Health Sciences North with family by his side. Joseph was born in Zagreb, Croatia and immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in the 1950’s.  He worked varying jobs, finally settling in Sudbury, where he worked as a miner at INCO until a workplace accident resulted in a change of career....
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Keskinen, Susan Lynn

It is with heavy hearts we wish to announce the passing of Susan Lynn Keskinen (nee Turner) on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 70.  Susan is predeceased by her husband Risto and by her parents William and Jean Turner. She is survived by her daughter Saralee Keskinen (Shawn). Dear sister of...
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Purcell, Percy

It is with great sorrow the family announces the peaceful passing of Percy Purcell in Sudbury, Ontario at Health Sciences North on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Son of the late William and Jeanne (née Coulombe) Purcell of Monetville, ON. Dear father of Karen Purcell Astgen, Michelle Hall (Glenn), Rodney...
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Byrnes, Reginald Roman

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Health Sciences North at the age of 86. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Johanna (nee Madigan) Byrnes. Beloved Husband for 62 years to Lorraine (nee Belanger). Loving Father of Barry (Judith), Kevin, Kenneth and Michael (Rachel). Proud Papa of Tyler (Tessa), Thomas,...
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