All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, our grandmother, Yvette Deschamps, who passed away Saturday December 2nd, 2023 surrounded by family. Yvette Gertrude Deschamps of Walford Ontario, passed away peacefully at Golden Birches Long Term Care, Blind River at the age of 98. Pre-deceased by her husband Donat Deschamps, son Mike Deschamps & Daughter Rachael Deschamps. Survived by her children; Maurice (Judy) of London, Marcel (Sue) of White River, Aurel (Nicky)...

Born in St. Lawrence NFL September 29, 1958 to Helen Tarrant (Molloy)-predeceased in 2019 and Augustine “Gus" Tarrant – predeceased Feb 2023.  Tim passed away peacefully November 17, 2023 in Elliot Lake On. Brother of:  Alan (Bernice), Ted (Sandy), Ella (Terry) and Gord (Lola), Ruth (Mike) Father of Natasha Tarrant (Nic) Nephew, Uncle and Friend too many.   A man with a heart of gold and a mouth like a sailor A man with an intelligent mind and...

Sheila Lillian Mary Chalmers (Nee Murphy), passed away peacefully On November 5th, 2023 at the age of 99, at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Elliot Lake. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James Chalmers, her son Ronnie of Ottawa, Ontario, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her children; Claire, David and Lynnda, Sisters; Cora, Rita, Bev and Barbara and Brother; Patrick. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and...

Passed away peacefully at the St Joseph's General Hospital on Saturday, October 28,2023 at the age of 89.  Predeceased by her husband Norman Hannah. Lovingly remembered by her two daughters Debra Bellemo (Tony) and Wendy Hannah. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Hannah, Kristyna Carter, Stephane Bellemo and Eric Bellemo and Great grandmother of Nicholas, Cayden, Christopher, Maddison, Adrien, Claire, Louis, Tristan, and Beatrice. Predeceased by her brother and 5 sisters. Cremation has...

Liza passed away on October 23rd 2023 at St. Joseph's General Hospital.  Liza leaves behind a loving husband, Carl Comeau, step daughters, Anita and Sheila Comeau (Philip Landon), step sons, Darrell Comeau (Jodi Hamilton), Wayne and Tristan Radford (Nat), a brother, Thomas Reid (Maurice Paquette), and a sister, Rhonda Reid (Claude Daudet) along with several grandchildren.  Liza is predeceased by her sister, Carolyn Reid, her brother, Joseph Reid, her mother, Evelyn Reid and her...

Richard Ernest Hornaman, September 6, 1934 – October 10, 2023. Dick passed away suddenly at home. He is survived by his dearly loved wife and partner in life, Betsy Gerrits. Dick, will be sadly missed by his sons, Joshua (Keitha) and Jeremy Brohart and his grandchildren, Landen and Ophelia, Violet, Jake and Markus and of course Benji our Bengal cat. He will be missed by his brother Chris (Cindy). Dick is also survived by his children, Julie, Jim and Richard and many grandchildren, who...

After a long battle with COPD, it is with great sadness that the family of Edward Mack announces his passing at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake on Monday, October 9th, 2023 at the age of 75. Ed was born August 2nd, 1948 in Kirkland Lake, ON. He was predeceased by his parents George and Annette, his brother Jim and his son David. He is survived by his wife Annie; sons, Ed (Elizabeth), Christopher and Cory; his sister Debbie; his daughters, Amanda (Gino), Tracy (Kelly),...

Paulette Larocque passed peacefully, age 91, at St. Joseph’s Manor October 8, 2023. Our family would like to thank all the staff for their outstanding care and compassion. Paulette is survived by four children Rejean (Lise) Louise(Allain) Cecile and Paul. Seven Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren. Paulette is reunited with her husband Octave Larocque. She will be missed. Rest in peace mom❤️   Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Alternative Funeral Services.

Emily Eve McElrea, nee Sheppard, passed peacefully October 2, 2023 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury, ON. Born July 2, 1940 in Wroxton, Saskatchewan, she grew up in Toronto and moved to Iron Bridge, ON at 14 when the family purchased Wilderness Lodge.  Within days she met Ranald (Ron) McElrea who would become her devoted husband of 64 years.  They married December 6, 1958, travelled widely and loved the outdoors.  Emily is predeceased by her father George, her step-father...

We will dearly miss our beloved friend wife mother grandmother and sister Patricia Beecroft. She was the wife of Len and mother of four children, Rick, Randy, Ronnie and Ruth whom she adored. So many others have memories of Trish as "the one who has fun!"Please join us in a memorial service for her on Saturday September 30th at 2pm at the Elliot Lake Kingdom Hall at 4 Dieppe Avenue. Following the service there will be opportunity to reflect and commemorate Patricia's life as...