Rita Hildegard Riccio   Rita Riccio (nee Lilla) of Deep River, Ontario,passed away on May 14, 2022 in her 83rd year at the Deep River and District Hospital. Beloved wife of Pasquale Riccio. Loving mother of Angie Rao and her husband Morris, Maria Friel and her husband Brian, Rose Carlos and her husband Lino and Dan Riccio and his wife Marianne, predeceased by son Peter (wife Sherri) and daughter Anna. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may...

Dillon McCarthy With great sadness the family of Dillon McCarthy announces his passing on January 15th 2022, in his 77th year at the Pinecrest Nursing Home, Bobcaygen. Dear husband of Shirley. Dearly loved father of Colen and Bridgette. Dear brother of Deirdrie Burton of Renfrew and Colleen Hepburn of Kingston. He leaves behind his grandchildren Mersadies, Colby, Reese, Hayley, Joel and Chloe. Great-grandchildren Molly, Heidi, Avery, Wyatt and Levi. He will be deeply missed by his nieces...

Marion (Tootsie) Cecelia Hawley (Mirault)   At the Deep River and District Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Marion Hawley (nee Mirault) of Rapides des Joachims, Quebec at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Harris (Bucky) Hawley. Beloved daughter of the late James and Amelia Mirault (nee Lafernier). Mother of Richard Blimkie and his wife Nancy of Renfrew and grandmother of Dane, Melissa and Ryan. Predeceased by her 3 brothers Wilbert, Donald and Walace Mirault. Sadly...

Joseph Garth (Garry) Lance At Chalk River on Friday, April 15, 2022. Garry Lance of Chalk River at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Doris Lance (nee McCarthy). Loving father of Rhonda Nastiuk and her husband Chris, Paula Fraser and her husband Lloyd both of Edmonton and Charlene Dickerson and her husband Terry and Colleen Bonnett and her husband Doug both of Chalk River. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a grandson and a son...

COOTE, Edgar   At Deep River with his family on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  Edgar Coote at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen Coote (nee Ladouceur) by first marriage, and the late Rita Coote (nee Meilleur). Loving father of Brian (Tina Dumoulin), Phyllis Gutzman (Steve), Brent (deceased 1989) (Laura of Kingston), Sandra Hutchinson (George Tellier) of Utopia, Shane (deceased 2008), and Lorie of Toronto. He will be greatly missed by his many grandchildren,...

LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Vhairi Walker (nee Smith)   1972-2022  On Thursday 5th May, Vhairi Walker passed away at the Deep River hospital after a year-long fight against cancer.  Throughout this time, her incredible resilience and positive attitude toward life was unwavering.  Vhairi was born and grew up in Deep River, enjoying everything her hometown had to offer. She was active in all sports but her passion for the outdoors drew her to skiing, hiking, kayaking, tennis and...

Richard Anthony duManoir   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful brother Richard on Monday May 2nd, 2022. Anyone that knew Richard knows what a kind, caring and compassionate man he was. His generosity showed no limits. Richard is predeceased by his parents Emery and Noella and his brother-in-law Paul Harris. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters; Gail Leclerc (Noel), Gerry (Tricia), Dwight (Nancy), Bobby (Nancy), Suzanne Surette...

Daintree Margaret Wright Suddenly, at home in Deep River in the early hours on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Daintree Wright (nee Grozelle) at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife for 60 years of Ken Wright. Loving mother of Louise McLaughlin and her husband Steve of Canmore, Alberta. Devoted and proud grandmother of Terrilyn and Brandon McLaughlin, both of Calgary. Dear sister of Barbara Goodine (the late Arnold) of Mississauga, Lois (Mitzi) Bridge of Sarnia and Ross Grozelle and his wife Debbie of...

John William David Pettigrew At his residence, with family on Sunday, May 1, 2022. John Pettigrew of Petawawa. Beloved husband of Jo-Ann Pettigrew (nee: Kahl). Loving father of Sherry of Ottawa, Patricia (Wayne Geroux) of Hastings, Monica (Peter McCoy) of Belleville, Melody of Nepean and Danny of St. Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Jason Etmanskie, Bryden Mussell, Christopher (Celia) and Zachery Surrett, Kaylee McKellar, Bennett and Spence Pettigrew and 5 great-grandchildren Virgil,...

Deanna Pearl Blimke At home, in Deep River on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Deanna Blimke (nee Woodward). Wife of the late Dwayne Blimke. Loving mother of Tamela Blimke (Brad Aranyosi) and Terryick Blimke (Heidi Blimke) both of Deep River. Cherished grandmother of Taryn and Kirstyn Aranyosi and Reese and Tayven Blimke. Predeceased by her brother Ronald Woodward and parents James and Pearl Woodward. Also survived by many sisters and brother in-laws. Respecting Deanna’s wishes cremation will...