Obituaries

With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our daughter, Ellie, who was born on March 3rd. Though we did not get the time with her that we dreamed of, she was deeply loved from the moment we knew she existed. Ellie is the beloved daughter of Melissa Underdown and Alain Valiquette, and...

May 30, 1933 - February 19, 2026 It is with a filled, yet very heavy heart we announce Shirley’s peaceful passing in hospital. Born in Timmins, Ontario to Barney and Gerty Manhire, Shirley was an only child. She would grow up there surrounded by family and would later work alongside her parents at their 2 flower shops...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Guy Levasseur announces his passing on March 6th, 2026 in Sudbury, Ontario. Guy left this world peacefully at the age of 60, closing a life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion, and a generous heart. Guy was the beloved husband of Melanie Levasseur (née Tooley), with whom...

September 3, 1937 - March 5, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of René at the age of 88. He passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family by his side after a brief illness. Son of the late Marie-Anne Labonté and Jean-Baptiste Deschamps. Predeceased by his wife of 38 years...