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Sharon Ruddy

Sharon Ruddy

Dec 29, 2025

Sharon Laura Ruddy

July 15, 1965 – December 29, 2025

Sharon Ruddy (nee Fryc), suddenly passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital. She was a caring and devoted wife to Peter Ruddy. Beloved daughter of Jerry Fryc and the late Gertrude Fryc (nee Anderson). Sharon was a loving mother to Amanda Ruddy (Albert) and Nicole McMahon (Mark). Sharon was a beloved NaNa...

Gary Young

Gary Young

Apr 16, 2026

Passed away at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke on April 16, 2026 at the age of 72 years.

Gary Young of Pembroke, husband of Irene Kirby (nee Hammel) and the late Colleen Young (nee Hein). Father of Amy Young (Mark Hiscocks), James Young, and Ashley Dupuis (Philip). Papa of Lucas & Adelyn Hiscocks and Cole Dupuis. Son of the late Kenneth & Gaye...

Delbert Gorr

Delbert Gorr

May 12, 2026

Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, surrounded by the love of his treasured family at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the age of 78 years.

Delbert Gorr of Pembroke, best-friend and beloved husband of over 51 years to Marilyn Gorr (nee McCallum). Devoted Daddy to Tanya McParland (Dwight), Lana Gorr (Jim Crigger), and Jason Gorr (Stephanie Christink)....

Donald Peever

Donald Peever

Dec 26, 2025

Passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital holding the hand of his beloved daughter on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

Donald Peever of Pembroke, soulmate of the late Arline Peever (nee Flint). Father of Lisa Johnstone (Cory) and the late Tracy Chalmers. Grampy Don to Jade Johnstone and Darrin Chalmers. Son of the late James and...

Christine Paquette

Christine Paquette

May 9, 2026

Christine Marie Paquette passed away unexpectedly at Miramichi Lodge on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the age of 60 years.

Christine Paquette of Pembroke, daughter of the late Edward Joseph Paquette & Marie Paquette (nee Fortin). Dear mother of Nick (Kelsey) Rollie & Brian (Ashleigh) Rollie both of Sault Ste. Marie. Grandma of Forrest, Cheyanne and Bristol Rollie. Deeply missed by her brothers...

Pierre "Pete" Eisele

Pierre "Pete" Eisele

May 4, 2026

Passed away unexpectedly at his home, after a 6 months battle with ALS, on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 70 years.

Pete Eisele of Pembroke, husband of Lisa Eisele (nee Beaudrie). Father of Natasha and Phillip Eisele. Stepfather of the late Tina Beaudrie (dec. 2001). Pete will truly be missed as a Grandpa, Opa, uncle and friend. His...

Sharon Eleanor Biesenthal

Sharon Eleanor Biesenthal

Apr 26, 2026

Sharon Eleanor Biesenthal (nee Grife) - suddenly at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in her 80th year.

Sharon Biesenthal of Pembroke, pre-deceased by her beloved husband of almost 50 years Marvin Biesenthal. Loving and cherished mother of Julie Johnstone (Jim), Oakville, and Kelly Kellough (Trevor), Deep River. Devoted and treasured Grandma and Nana to Christopher & Michael Johnstone; Jackson &...

Idella Ida Zoschke

Idella Ida Zoschke

Apr 25, 2026

Idella Zoschke  passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in her 104th year.

Idella Ida Zoschke (nee Krueger) of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late Gordon Zoschke. Dear mother of Nelda Noack (Ian), Pembroke; Kenneth Zoschke; Alice and Barbra Fricker (Gordon), Ottawa. Much loved by her grandchildren Susan Gannon (Christopher), Adam Noack (Samantha), Jessica Fricker and...

Betty Jean Hammel

Betty Jean Hammel

Apr 25, 2026

Passed away peacefully at home, Pembroke on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the age of 85 years.

Betty Jean Hammel (nee Rosien) of Pembroke, dearly loved wife of the late Wallace Hammel. Dear mother of Wayne Hammel (Heather), Napanee; Elaine Graham (Mark), Powassan; the late Jean Shier; and Murray Hammel (late Tracey), Pembroke. Grandmother to Jenny (Kassie), Greydon (Kira) & Aaron...

Lorna Anne Handke

Lorna Anne Handke

Apr 24, 2026

Lorna Anne Handke passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 66 years.

Lorna Handke of Pembroke, will be deeply missed by her son Tyler Handke (Amanda), Pembroke. Proud and loving Nana to Tatianna, Natalia and Elena who filled her life with immense joy. Will be missed by partner Don White and...

Barry "Shaky" Roesler

Barry "Shaky" Roesler

Apr 18, 2026

Barry Glen Roesler passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 63 years.

Barry "Shaky" Roesler of Pembroke, son of the late Martin & Mary Roesler (nee Passaw). Brother of Darlene Hewer (Hugh) of St. Catherine's and the late Kevin Roesler. Barry had a kind and forgiving nature, "Shaky" will be missed by...

Norine Coughlin

Norine Coughlin

Apr 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norine Theresa Coughlin on Friday, April 17, 2026 in her 66th year. 

Norine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband, Rodney Schoenfeldt, and family, following her courageous battle with liver disease. Norine was a devoted mother to Pam (Blair Coreau) and Josh McMillan (Nicole), and a cherished grandmother to...

Brenda Witt

Brenda Witt

Apr 14, 2026

Brenda Marie Witt passed away unexpectedly at her home while navigating preexisting health concerns on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 after just turning 64 years old.

Brenda Witt of Nepean, daughter of the late Arthur and Frieda Witt (nee Oelke). Youngest sister of Robert “Bob” Witt (Debbie), Arnprior and Judy Moore (Don), Norway Bay, QC. Aunt to Chris & Alison; Melinda; and...

William 'Bill' Collins

William 'Bill' Collins

Apr 13, 2026

William “Bill” Collins

(Bachelor of Science and Forestry, UNB, Retired Forestry Professor at Algonquin College)

Passed away at Bonnechere Manor surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, April 13, 2026 in his 92nd year.

William “Bill” Collins of Pembroke, husband of 66+ years to Doris Collins (nee Ross). Father of Jeffrey Collins, Joanne Clarke (David), and Cynthia Trumble (Tim). Papa of...

Stanley 'Stan' Duplisea

Stanley 'Stan' Duplisea

Apr 13, 2026

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Petawawa after a valiant battle with cancer, on Monday, April 13, 2026 in his 77th year.

Stanley Arthur ‘Stan’ Duplisea Sr., beloved husband of the late Judith “Judy” Duplisea (nee White). Dear father of Stanley Duplisea Jr., Pembroke and Charmaine Lindsay (Yashpal), Petawawa. Loving grandfather of Mariah, Willow, Trinity, Brooklyn, Damian,...

James "Jimmy" Giesebrecht

James "Jimmy" Giesebrecht

Apr 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Giesebrecht. He passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital surrounded by those who loved him, on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the age of 79 years.

James Charles Giesebrecht of Petawawa, son of the late Frederick & Frances Giesebrecht (nee Millark). He leaves behind his sisters, Judy...

Dean Knowles

Dean Knowles

Apr 8, 2026

Dean Knowles “Sam Dament” passed away peacefully surrounded with music, dogs and love of those dearest to him on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the age of 60 years.

Dean Knowles, also known for 44 years as Rodney Dament, commonly referred to as Sam Dament, and most honoured to be called Dad by Lyndsay Dament and Deidre Avgerinos (Shane). Extremely proud...

Evangeline Okum

Evangeline Okum

Apr 5, 2026

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in her 92nd year.

Evangeline “Angie” Okum (nee Morris) of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Okum and the late Bedford Robinson. Loving mother of Cathy Fuller (Peter), Connie Duncan, Chris Robinson (Patty) and Carl Robinson (Heather). Lovingly remembered by step-family Kelly Romain (Ron) and Lynn Arscott (late Terry) and their families....

Jérome (Jerry) Olaizola

Jérome (Jerry) Olaizola

Apr 2, 2026

Jérome (Jerry) Maurice Olaizola – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, April 2, 2026 at the age of 84 years.

Jérome (Jerry) Olaizola was born in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and lived and worked as a ship captain in Vancouver, BC. Beloved husband of the late Lucia Olaizola (nee Poliño). Son of the late Pierre Marie Aristide Olaizola & Renée Louise...

Frank Smith

Frank Smith

Mar 28, 2026

Passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in his 87th year.

Frank Smith of Petawawa, beloved husband of Donna Smith (nee Pugh). Dear father of Jennifer Williams (Andrew), Ottawa and step-father of Tracey Newton (William), New Brunswick. Grandfather of Justin (Vicky) & Cole (Brittany) Williams and Jonathan & Brandon Newton. Predeceased by his parents Harry...