Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Jeanne d’Arc Newton (née Courchesne) on November 14, 2025, at Cassellholme in North Bay. Dear mother of Claire Johnson (Raymond) of Mississauga, Lise Morris (Patrick) of North Bay, Pierre Charette (Mariela) of Victoria Harbour and Lynn

After a lengthy illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis at the Mattawa Hospital on Thursday November 13, 2025, in her 77th year. Dear wife of 57 years to Merv McLaren. Loving mother of Brent (Peggy), Stacey (Pierre) and Kimberly (Anthony). Sadly missed by grandchildren Kira, Collin, Gordon, Meadow, Austin, William, Owen and

Passed away quickly and quietly in the early hours of Saturday, November 8, 2025. Frances known to most as Fran was 77 years of age.  Beloved mother to her daughter Heather Kerr (Don) and devoted Grammy to Maddie. Fran was born to Robert and Elinor Munro on December 6, 1947.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Marilyn Daigle (née Levy) at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on November 8, 2025. By her side, was the love of her life Terrance Gordon Daigle, Amanda (daughter), Clayton (son-in-law) and Doris (mother-in-law). Daughter of the late Lorne Levy

Jacqueline “Lindy” Bonell (who would be quick to tell you never to call her Jacqueline), passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Beloved wife of 67 years to Peter, and cherished mother of Bonnie-Sue (Bob), Virginia (Denis), Dean (Lesley), and Brian (Stacey)

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 87 years.  Ben was the beloved husband of the late Gaetana (née Ieracitano) Zimbalatti, and the loving father of Joseph Zimbalatti (Tracy) and Fortunata (Tina) Heppenstall (Tom). He was the cherished

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lyall Joseph Fitzsimmons, born on August 9, 1940, who passed away peacefully at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on November 8th, 2025, surrounded by his family.   Lyall was the loving husband of Ann (Doyle), and the beloved father of Patti (Puchala)

1933 - 2025   La famille Ayotte a le regret de vous annoncer le décès de Georgette, survenu le vendredi 7 novembre, 2025, à l’âge de 91 ans.  Épouse bien-aimée de feu Jean Ayotte (2019). Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants: Noëlla Duchesne (Daniel), André (Gail), Michel (Carolle), Jacques

With his loving family by his side, Giacinto Castrilli passed away on November 5, 2025 at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice.  In his 92nd year, Giacinto was the beloved and cherished husband of 61 years of Barbara (nee Salterio) and a devoted father to Michelina Beam (Blake), Rita-Ann Gertz (Detlev), Donna

Born in Toronto, Ontario on June 28 1962, Scott headed to Heaven on Thanksgiving Day (Oct 13 2025) at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice North Bay, Ontario.  He was only 63.  He fought the cancer hard but being a Nielsen, he was very quiet about it.  Scott was the middle child,