Obituaries

James “Brian” Keast

December 16, 1955 – January 18, 2022 In loving memory of Brian Keast who passed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Finlandia Village Hoivakoti Nursing Home at the age of 66 years. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Annabel (nee Macklin) Keast and his brother Paul Keast. Loving brother to Joseph (Clare), Mary, Richard, Susan and Colleen...
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Fregonese, Velma Norma (nee Chicarelli)

Passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Elizabeth Center at the age of 87 yrs. Born in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Angelo and Sarah Chicarelli (nee Dovigi).  Loving mother of Sandra Lafave (Kirk Ransom), Lisa Morin (Alex) and Daniel Chicarelli (predeceased). Cherished grandmother of...
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Stos, Taina (nee Seppala)

Sisu is a Finnish word defined as “stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, hardiness and resoluteness in face of adversity”. It also defines Taina. Taina was born in Sudbury on New Year’s Eve 1937 to Jack and Selina Seppala, both predeceased. When she started elementary school, she spoke no English but quickly learned and...
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Hopkins, Theresa “Tracy”

The family announces with sorrow the sudden passing of Tracy on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Clare Hopkins. Loving mother of Kimberly Barton (Brian) of Lively and Deborah Grenier (Alain). Cherished grandmother of Ryan Hopkins, AJ Grenier, Gabriella Grenier and great grandmother to Logan....
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