Skip to content

Obituaries

Obituaries on SooToday are proudly supported by Northwood Funeral Home and Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel

All obituaries should be submitted through your funeral home of choice.


FARGO, Francesco “Frank”

There will be a special service in memory of Frank on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pathway’s Retirement Home Chapel (375 Trunk Road).

MERRICK, Randy

At the General Hospital Intensive Care Unit on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Randy passed away at the age of 54 years. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Alice Merrick.

WHITE, Lillian

On Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Sault Area Hospital - General Site at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dear mother of Vicki Benninghaus (Ted), Bob (late Marlene), Jennifer Brenton (John) and Heather (Dave Bassett).

DESBIENS, ADELARD DONALD (DESI)

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Temiskaming Hospital on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Adelard Donald (Desi) Desbiens in his 55th year. Dear father of Tammy, Brandie, Krysten, Ashley, Tyson and Tianna.

LONG, Marion

Peacefully at the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan with her husband by her side on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Harold Long and the late Charles (Bud) Pritchard.

STAPLES, Gary

Peacefully at the Toronto Western Hospital, with family by his side on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Barbara Levesque.

RAMSAY, Scott (Sherman)

It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Ramsay announces his passing after a long struggle with cancer on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in his 57th year. Son of George Ramsay and the late Joan Ramsay.

HUBERT, Stanley Bernard

Peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Loving husband of 56 years to Thelma. Hero to son Mark, daughter-in-law Liz and grandchildren Lauren and Katie of Portland, Oregon.

JOHNSTONE, Gladys

Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Plummer Site on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loved mother of Glenis Johnstone, Jeffery (Susan) and Trevor (Judy). Cherished grandmother of Sky (Pat).

SHEWFELT, WAYNE ALFRED (CAP)

It is with heavy hearts we announce that on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the age 66 Wayne’s courageous battle for life ended peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice.