Obituaries

February 12, 1938-October 20, 2025 (87) It is with profound sadness the family of Gabrielle “Cupey” Makela (nee Dyce) announces her peaceful passing at Health Sciences North after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Everett Carl Makela (predeceased 2022), loving mother of Everett Jr. (predeceased 2019, Barbara) and Mark (Roxanne). Cherished Nanna of Benjamin,...

 April 1, 1946 – November 3, 2025 Viviane Bell, aged 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, in Sudbury, Ontario. Viviane was the beloved wife of William (Bill) Bell for 56 years. Throughout those years, they built a life together surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving mom to Karin and Mike, and an...

January 13, 1962 – November 6, 2025 The family announces with sorrow, his death Thursday November 6, 2025, at the age of 63 years. Beloved son of Emily (nee Karpiak) Getchell of Onaping. Predeceased by his father Bill Getchell. Beloved brother to John Getchell (Laurie – deceased 2002), Joanne Martel (Yvon), Ron Getchell (Debbie) and Sharon...

In loving memory of Dorothy Mae Forest (nee Levesque) who passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2025 at Extendicare York, Sudbury at the age of 95. Predeceased by her father, Omer Levesque, mother Emily Mae (nee Shannon) and brothers William (Bill) (wife Lynn), Robert (Bob), Philip (Pete), and her husband Sam Topolinsky. Loving mother of Jeannette Kelly (John), both predeceased,...