Obituaries

In Memory ofRobert “Bubba” Desjardins“GONE FISHIN’” November 19, 1948 – February 13, 2026 On Friday, February 13, 2026, Robert “Bubba/Bob” Desjardins passed away at the Espanola Regional Hospital after a lifetime of health struggles. “They’ve tried many times to take me, but I’m just not ready yet.” He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Louise...

After a long, well-fought battle with cancer we are saddened to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Cowell Meigs at the Maison McCulloch Hospice. In keeping with her love of all things horror and her macabre sense of humour, she got the last laugh by concluding her journey on Friday, the 13th of February 2026. She...

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the sudden passing of Seija Alma Helena Hanninen on February 9, 2026 at age 77. Born in Kivijarvi, Finland (October 4, 1948) and emigrated to Canada when she was young, settling in Sudbury and later Lively. Daughter of Vaino and Selma (nee Pohjolainen) Hanninen, sister to Seppo...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Réjean (Reg) Marcel Lalande, on February 10th, 2026, at the age of 78, following a brief illness.  A miner, gifted construction contractor, jack of all trades, chaplain, and reverend, he poured his heart and soul into everything he did — building, fixing, guiding, and caring for...