English Obituaries

Harold Andrew Komarechka January 21, 1943 – November 30, 2020 It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the death of Harold Komarechka after a brief but brave battle with cancer. He will be forever loved by Janet, his wife of 57 years, daughter Kimberly Kmit (Jim) and his grandson Andrew Komarechka (Laura). We know his son Danny was waiting to  take him fishing as he left us to join him. He will also be greatly missed by his siblings, Don Komarechka (Bea), Gordon Komar...

Léonie St-Jean Gareau est paisiblement décédée à Sturgeon Falls, le 26 novembre, 2020 à l’âge de 96 ans.  Fille de feu Albert et de feu Doloris (Roberge) St-Jean. Épouse bien-aimée de 67 ans de Paul Gareau, prédécédé le 4 septembre 2009.  Mère bien-aimée de Laurent (Linda), Clément (Penny), Renald (décédé 1967), Normand Gareau (Sylvie,...

Françoise Laforest June 12, 1936 – November 21, 2020 In memory of Françoise Laforest, who died peacefully holding the hand of her beloved husband Gerard Laforest on the morning of Saturday, November 21st, 2020. She spent her life on earth as a loving wife and cherished mother to Michel (Teresa) of Brampton, Diane (Kevin) Maloney of Bradford, Maurice (Denise) of French River, and Jeanne (David) Turgeon of Wahnapitae.  Affectionate Mémère of Paul...

Adrien “Andy” Cayer January 29, 1940 – November 17, 2020 In loving memory of Adrien “Andy” Cayer who passed away at St. Joseph’s Villa surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Dear son of late August and Yvonne (née Richer) Cayer. Loving father of Mike (Ruth), baby Gary (predeceased), Randy (Vicki), Kelly (predeceased), Tracy (Marcel “Yogi”) and Jo-Anne. Dear Grandpa of Andy, Pat, Tiffany...

Lafleur, Francine (née Ducharme) 1980-2020 The family announces with deep sadness her accidental death in Sudbury, Tuesday November 17th, 2020 at the age of 40 years. Much loved daughter of Bruno and Colette (née Bérubé) Ducharme. Dear wife of Steve Paul. Daughter-in-law to Cheryl Vezeau (Robin), Terry Paul (Sheryl). Francine is survived by her adored children Danica and Mathieu Lafleur and their father Benoit Lafleur. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her...

Normand Dubois April 26, 1949 – November 15, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that the Dubois family announces the passing of our dear father, husband, brother and friend, Normand. Norm died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. If you knew Norm you probably knew he worked on every bridge from Port Severn to Sault Ste. Marie but as sturdy as those bridges are, the ties he built with his family are stronger. Norm had six children but many others called him Dad because he...

Gérald Hérard June 29, 1962 – November 07, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gérald  Hérard, who left us on November 07, 2020 at the age of 58 years. Gérald was born June 29, 1962, the son of Florianne (née Ducharme)  Hérard and the late Gérald  Hérard. He will be deeply missed by his children, Jason, Eric, Roxanne, Breanne, and...

Loni Schaefer (Nee Hellmer) July 16, 1934 – November 05, 2020 Loni was born in Neidenfels, Germany to the late Robert Hellmer and the late Marie Ehrhardt on June 15, 1934. She married Walter Schaefer and had two children, Dagmar Schaefer (Richard McMillan) and Henry Schaefer (Jayne Barnett). Loni also had three grandchildren Tanja Schaefer (Darryl Chad Laframboise), Emily Marbow (Adam Marbow) and Lewis Scheafer (Daisy Weir). She also had two great-grandchildren Ella Laframboise...

Clara Langlois (Nee Levert) December 26, 1953 – November 4, 2020   In loving memory of Clara Langlois who at 66 years old passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday November 4th at Health Sciences North Clara was born on December 26, 1953 to the late Eugene and Emilia (neé Jaques) Levert. She will be greatly missed by her daughter and best friend Julie Langlois as well as her siblings, Eugene (Lucille) (predeceased), André...

Elizabeth (Mary) Benson (Kennedy) October 30, 1945 - November 04, 2020 It is with great sadness, the family of Elizabeth (Mary) Benson announces her passing on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 after a long and extremely brave battle with cancer and kidney disease. Daughter of Bill and Janet Kennedy (both pre-deceased). Survived by her daughter Heather Janzen (Dave), grandchildren Samantha and Jonah Janzen, sister Janet Komarechka (Harold), brothers Hugh Kennedy (pre-deceased), Bill...