Obituaries

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Sunday July 5, 2026, at the age of 79 years. Lois was the beloved wife of Larry Ardiel, and the loving mother to Shawna Ardiel, and Larry Joe Ardiel (Christa). She was the cherished

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gord McCloskey, aged 88, on July 4th at Northern Heights Community. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Barb (nee Wallace), married 67 years, and his daughters Nancyanne (Bruce) and Barbara Jean (Bob).  He was the proud grandfather

October 29, 1966 – July 3, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrew John Ozie Desormeau. After a short and courageous battle, Andrew passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the North Bay Regional

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dad, Scott Stewart, who left us on June 11, 2026, at the age of 48. Family meant everything to him. He was predeceased by his father, Stan Stewart, and his brother, Kirk Stewart, whom he missed deeply and now joins again.

Jim stepped into heaven Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was a committed follower of Jesus and knew his time on earth had come to a close. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis stole his lungs, but he is at last breathing freely.  Jim was born July 18, 1942, in Toronto to Irvin and

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Barry Richard Mills on Wednesday, June 30, 2026. Barry was a cherished and much-loved uncle, affectionately known as “Uncle Bear,” to his nieces and nephew: Cindy VanWart (Barry), Jason Mills (Pauline), and Sheri Noon

January 6, 1970 – July 1, 2026 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Glussich on July 1, 2026. Mike was the beloved son of Claudette Dussault and Lou Glussich and dear brother of Bernard D’Anjou (Judith), Doug Glussich (Alison) and Anyk Glussich (Natasha). Mike was

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son Philip Lachance. Philip passed away June 25th at his residence in North Bay and was in his 50th year.  He is survived by his parents Paul and Diane (North bay), sister Rachel (Burlington), partner

On June 28, 2026, Newman Holwerda, born January 8, 1933, in Hamilton to Andrew & Anne Holwerda, last surviving sibling to 9 brothers and sisters, peacefully closed his eyes on the final chapter on his book of life. Newman was married to Margaret Sarah Bell (aka Sally) on February12, 1954.

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Au Chateau (Sturgeon Falls) on Thursday June 25, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Raymond was the beloved husband of the late Andrée (nee Vachon) Delean, and the loving father to Shelly (Richard), Carl, and Darren (Diane). He