All Obituaries

Dr. Brian Ormerod, 85, recently of Barrie but a long time resident of South Porcupine, passed away on April 19, 2024 in his sleep.  Brian was born on July 16th, 1938, to Harry Ormerod and Elizabeth Ormerod [nee Fifield] in Nelson, England. After acquiring his A levels at Lancaster Royal Grammar School in 1957, he went on to study medicine at the University of Liverpool, graduating in 1962. He acquired his medical certification in 1964 after working at Preston Royal Infirmary where he...

It is with a heavy heart that the Beardsley family announces his sudden death at the Timmins and District Hospital, on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at the age of 81 years.    Son of the late Elise (née Portier) and of Cyrus (Jim) Beardsley. Beloved husband of Darka Beardsley (née Robkaluk) for 38 beautiful years.  Dear father of Peter (Rebecca), James (Marissa), John (Gabrielle) and Maria. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Mary-Jane,...

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Giovanni (John) Sicoli on April 10th, 2024, at the age of 95 at the Timmins Extendicare. John was predeceased by his wife Alvina Sicoli (née Brownlee). He will be dearly missed by his daughter Trudy (Ray) Boetto and his grandchildren Stacey and Steven Boetto, his sister-in-law Linda Burns and brother-in-law Roy (Jean) Brownlee. John was predeceased by his daughter Pamela Sicoli, by his parents Peter & Dominica...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Father, affectionately known as Pappa, and cherished Uncle, Ralfe Holm. He peacefully passed away at Timmins and District Hospital at the age of 90, following a brief illness.   Ralfe's love for nature was profound, stemming from his passion for the outdoors, where he spent much of his time. An avid and knowledgeable outdoorsman, he instilled this love of the bush in all of us. He was also a devoted hockey dad,...

Bell, Aune Marjatta (nee Hirvilammi), 1936 - 2024   Passed into the Lord's presence on April 6, 2024, at home in her 89th year.   Survived by her family: Deborah Pell, David Bell (Vivian), AnnaMae Bleakley (Steve), Kathleen Wixson (late Mark), Chris Bell, Ruth Bell (Gilles). She also leaves 10 Grandchildren, Lucanus and Jessica, Rachel (Brent) and Robbie, Ross (Stephanie), Connor and Jonathan, Kirstie, Kayla and Madison and step-grandchildren; Ariane, Michelle,...

 1951-2024  The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Frances MacMillan on April 4th, 2024, surrounded by family at the Timmins and District Hospital in her 73rd year.   Born in South Porcupine to the late Fred and Margaret Booth and beloved wife of 55 years to Donald MacMillan. Loving mother of Frank MacMillan (Kerry) and Kathy (Chris) Ivey. Cherished grandmother of Kenzie (Eric) Saarela and Sawyer MacMillan, and great-grandmother of Emery Saarela. Daughter...

    The family announces with sorrow the passing of Rita on April 3rd, 2024, at the Timmins and District Hospital at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Phillip. Loving mother of Christopher Fortier. (Ashley MacMillan), and by Phillip’s children, Sherry Hepworth and Dennis Hepworth. Cherished grandma of Tyler & Jack. Her 24/7 companion Scooter will miss her terribly. She will be sadly missed by her brother Robert (Cecile) Fortier, by her sister Lise (Norm) Pilon, by her...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, Jesse Ron Marchand on March 1st, 2024 at the age of 34 years. Jesse grew up in Consort, AB with his mom, dad, and two sisters. He eventually moved to Red Deer, AB where he met his life partner Janine. Together they moved to Newfoundland in 2022. Left to mourn with precious memories are his fiancée Janine Childs, two fur babies Tucker & Tanner; parents Louise & Ron Marchand; Grandmother Maxine...

  Heather Elizabeth Haneberry  November 4, 1960- March 25th, 2024    It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of Heather at Rosedale Centre in Matheson at the age of 63. Heather was the beloved daughter of the late Victor & Vivian Haneberry. She will be sadly missed by her brothers Barry “Hank” (Carol) and John (Margo) Haneberry. Cherished aunt to Michael (Jennifer), Christopher (Jennifer), Kemp (Kristin), Stacey (Aaron) and Scott...

In Loving Memory of DOEY, Shirley (nee Montague)   The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Shirley on Sunday March 24th, 2024, at the Timmins and District Hospital at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Walter for 68 years. Loving mother of Carl (Brenda), Elizabeth (Ben), Virginia (John) and Robert. Cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Bruce (Jill), Angela (Dave), Robert, Aaron (Elyse), Jared (Meg), Leanne (Alex), and Sarah (Maysen). Shirley is survived by 7...