Obituaries

Donna Gilliard passed away peacefully on January 18, in her 92nd year, at Cassellholme Long-Term Care Home in North Bay, ON. Donna was born on January 7, 1935 in London, ON to Bill and Lillian Rooks (Williams).  She was predeceased by her brother Ken and husband Sam Gilliard. She met

February 7, 1943 – January 28, 2026 Romano Cicciarelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at North Bay General Hospital, at the age of 82. Born in Prossedi, Province of Latina, Italy, Romano lived a life filled with family, hard work, and a

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday January 24, 2026, at the age of 68 years. Debby was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Jones, and the loving mother to Jeremy Jones, Chris Jones (Shyla), and Tiffany

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Maddy was the beloved wife of Kevin Leblanc and the loving mother to Shawn Walsh (Stacey), and Kevin Walsh (Raquel). She was the cherished

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Sunday January 25, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Glenn was the beloved husband of Ian (nee Robertson) Helstern, and the loving brother to Terry Helstern. Glenn is predeceased by his siblings Beverly Green and

Anthony Fava unexpectedly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 67. Anthony was the beloved husband of Colleen (née Frawley) Fava, and a loving father to Nicholas Fava (Ariel), Isabella Fava (Peter), and Jessica Rose. He was a cherished

Passed away peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on January 27th 2026 at the age of 98.  Predeceased by her husband Leslie A. Hilton. She will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  As per her wishes, there will be no visitation or service.  Donations

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Phyllis, on Friday, January 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Chester Reed and cherished mother of seven children: Christine, Sandra, Stanley (predeceased), (Jackie), Bradley (Julie), Ruth (Christopher), Martin (Kim) and Frank (Vicki). Also left to

Shirley passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A devoted wife to Maurice Byers and a dearly loved mother to Steven (Lianne) the late Ronda and Dennis Byers.

It is with love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Darwin Willard “Spike” Leach, surrounded by family at his home, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in his 92nd year. Spike was the loving father of Gary Leach (Lynn), Penny Rhodes (late Rick), Brian Leach (Marianne), and Kelly Mancari