Obituaries

Lafrenière, Denis

The family announces with great sorrow his passing on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 66 years. Born in Sudbury to the late Gerard and the late Jeannette Lafrenière (née Viau).  Loving father of Jeffrey Lafrenière. Dear brother of Norman and Micheal Lafrenière. Lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. ...
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Branconnier, Rita

The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Rita Branconnier, 90 years, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Pioneer Manor Long-Term Care in Sudbury. Born in Hanmer, she was the daughter of the late Aldège and Alice (née Pigeon) Bigras. Beloved wife of 71 years to Henri Branconnier (predeceased) of St-Charles. Loving mother of...
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Sanders, Patricia Barbara (nee Holynaty)

Passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by her husband William “Bill” Sanders. Also predeceased by her parents Peter and Edith (nee Early) Holynaty. Loving mom of William Jr. “Billy” and his wife Claire. Cherished grandma of Cameron and Shannon. Dear sister of Bryan and...
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Ross, Gertrude

The family announces with profound sorrow the passing of our mother Gertrude Ross (nee Pinel) at home at the age of 98 on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Albert Ross. Loving mother of Roger, predeceased, John, predeceased (Jeannette), Lorraine, predeceased (Mark Woodliffe), Yvette Smashnuk (Charlie), Noella Desormeaux (Claude), Pauline Perrin (Robert), Normand, Richard...
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