Buffam Leveille Funeral Home

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that Doug's family announces his sudden passing on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Doug was born on March 18, 1969, in Haileybury, Ontario, to Ron and Phyllis Elomaa of Cobalt, Ontario.

Doug is survived by his wife, Kristel (Wilhelm); daughter, Jennifer (Dalton); stepsons, Albert, Daniel (Candace), and Anton (Mia); mother- and father-in-law, Catherine and Aldbert Wilhelm; sister, Jennifer (Norman); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Doug was a proud grandfather to Jason, Daniel, Caleb, Aubrey, and Lydia. He was also an uncle to AJ (Connor) and Cody (Tiffany), and a great-uncle to Nilan and Evelynn Hart.

Doug was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Phyllis Elomaa, as well as his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Doug lived in different towns over the years but always returned to his hometown of Cobalt, Ontario. He loved the outdoors, sitting on his front porch with a tallboy, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed trips to the family camp on Lady Evelyn Lake. On weekends and during downtime, Doug could be found with his family and dogs.

Doug worked as a transport driver hauling logs. He spent much of his career with Doug Niemi Trucking before moving to Timiskaming Timber Inc. Known for his heart of gold, Doug was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life for Dougie will be held in the summer at a later date for family and friends. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Northern Animal Rescue and Sanctuary or to a charity of your choice in Doug's memory.

As Doug would say: "See you on the flipside."

Doug's final care has been entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.buffamleveille.com

11/20/2025

Mrs. Irene Mendes passed away at the Temiskaming Lodge on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 93. Irene will be sadly missed by her son Carlos and his wife Susan, as well as her grandson Andrew. She was predeceased by her husband Fernando, her daughter Annabella, and her grandson Adam.

Irene was born on February 23, 1932, in Ferro, Portugal. She spent her younger years on her family's farm. She later met her future husband, Fernando, from Lisbon, Portugal, and they were soon married. Irene moved with him to Lisbon, and shortly afterward Fernando traveled overseas to Canada to prepare the way for Irene and their young son to begin a new life. After working several jobs, Fernando found employment at Northern Telephone in New Liskeard and sent for Irene to join him in Canada. She raised her two children in New Liskeard and worked as a clerk at Northern Telephone.

Irene was very artistic and spent much of her time painting or creating intricate crochet and knitting pieces. She was also a member of the CWL chapter in New Liskeard and a longtime volunteer at Temiskaming Hospital.

The family of the late Irene Mendes invites her friends to a funeral mass on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the mass at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Cyril Kaddo-Paclibar officiating. For those unable to attend the memorial mass in person, the celebration will be livestreamed and can be accessed through this site.

Irene's family would like to thank the staff of Temiskaming Lodge for the excellent care provided to her. They also wish to acknowledge and thank Irene's three "angel friends"—Janice Lancaster, Darlene Palumbo, and Hollie McNair—who visited and assisted her faithfully for many years.

Donations in memory of Irene may be made to the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation, either online at temiskaminghospitalfoundation.org/donate or by cheque payable to Temiskaming Hospital Foundation, 421 Shepherdson Road, New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, condolences and tributes may be shared at https://buffamleveille.com/

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11/19/2025

Reiner Carl Wilfing

Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, 251 Shepherdson Road, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Valerie Paterson officiating.
The complete obituary notice will be published as it becomes available. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.buffamleveille.com.

11/11/2025

11/06/2025

It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Peter Glen Edwin Peddie announces his passing at his home on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 65.

Born on April 3, 1960, to the late Elmer and the late Ruby Peddie
Beloved husband of Regina Lawrence for 20 years.
Loving father of Kristy Peddie-Cormier (Chris) and Amanda Longarini (Peter), and a devoted stepfather to Micheal Simmill and Kimberly Alberta (Hector).
Doting Papa of Aiden VanVilet, Violet Longarini, Chloe Simmill, Isabelle Presseault, Benjamin Faulkner,
Arianna Hone McNulty, and Axton Simmill.
Caring brother of Verla Boyce (Howard), Malcom Peddie (Eva), Alvin Peddie (Joyce), Gail Hearn (Jack), Larry Peddie (Yvonne), Debbie Carleton (Darcy), Wanda Lajoie (Marcel), Pam Ekensviller (Brian), Kim Lawrence, and Lana Bourassa (Roger).

He was a welder who dedicated 35 years to Wabi Iron and Steel. He lived on his family farm and managed it
throughout his lifetime.
Peter was a dedicated son, father, husband, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

As per Peter's wishes, no formal services will be held. Peter's care has been entrusted to the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.buffamleveille.com.

11/06/2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dennis Hewitt announces his peaceful passing at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 70.

Born on June 19, 1955, to the late Carson Hewitt and the late Irene Vinette.
Cherished husband of Valerie Clavelle.
Beloved father of Shane Hewitt and Timmy (Leah) Hewitt.
Loving brother of Carson (Cathy) Hewitt, Morris (Shirley) Hewitt, Gloria (Mike) Keon, Fraser (predeceased) (Debbie) Hewitt, Gail (Jerry) Dagenais Hewitt, twin sister Diane (predeceased) (John) Hewitt, Connie (Ronnie) Millen, Ronnie (predeceased) (Connie) Hewitt, Bonnie (Steve) Smith, Gary Hewitt and brother-in-law of Alice Clavelle & Violet Anderson
Doting uncle of Tanya, Shane, Sherry, Louise, Brandon, Shamus, Dale, Tangy, Gardina, Nicky and Joey

Dennis was a quiet man who cherished spending time at home with his family and friends. He could often be found down at the Legion, enjoying a friendly game of darts.

As per Dennis's wishes, no formal service will be held. Dennis' care has been entrusted to the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home. Condolences and tributes can be shared at www.buffamleveille.com

11/06/2025

Julia Van Dine, artist, teacher, matriarch, storyteller and family pillar, died in the early morning of October 5, 2025. Julia - or Julie - the eldest of four siblings, was born Julia Sze-Kit Andrea Cheng in Hong Kong in 1941, or according to the Chinese practice of age reckoning, perhaps a year or two after. She was known to play fast and loose with her name, her age, and the general principles of organization, driving and physics. She displayed a wanton disregard for the conventions of social media; designed an exuberantly creative home; and broke barriers as a young Asian woman moving to Northern Ontario in the 1970s.

Julie grew up in Hong Kong, graduating from Maryknoll Sisters School, and University of Hong Kong. Among her many accomplishments, she was chosen to represent Hong Kong at the World's Girl Guide Jamboree in England, where thousands would watch her perform a traditional Chinese ribbon dance. She incorporated her heritage in all of her creative endeavours, from the Chinese lanterns she used in her gardening, to her delicious cooking; from sewing intricate cheongsam figure skating and prom dresses, to leading a virtual Chinese Brush Painting workshop during the pandemic lockdown.

Julie immigrated to Canada in 1970 with nothing more than a suitcase of belongings. She earned her Teacher's Certificate at the University of Toronto while living on a tiny street called Chicora. When she came to New Liskeard in 1971 to teach English and Theatre Arts, she met her future husband Robert, who, by some improbable twist of fate, had also lived on Chicora Avenue during his U of T days. They married in 1972, presumably deciding that anyone who could survive both teaching and Toronto housing was built for the long haul.

In 1976, she retired from full-time teaching to focus her creative efforts on raising her family, fostering her children's educational and extra-curricular pursuits. For decades, however, she continued to work as an occasional teacher, delighting many young elementary students who felt a connection to her, matching her in both enthusiasm and height.

Julie and Rob shared a love of travel and once spent a year on the road with their young kids, living out of a Dodge Funcraft and winding their way throughout North America. Life in the camper van taught the family a resourcefulness that Julie carried with pride throughout her life. The riches of that year were laughter, curiosity, and shared adventure—values that still run deep in her family today.

Julie was an active member of her community. She took particular pride in her involvement with bringing the all-ages performing arts series Pied Piper Kidshows to Northern Ontario, passionately advocating for a broader and more diverse range of programming. Once the nest was empty, she turned her talent to painting, drawing and pottery. No medium went unexplored: clay, acrylics, charcoal, even pigments pulled from the soils of Provence. Her watercolour depictions of local spots like Devil's Rock, Pete's Dam and buildings throughout Haileybury are instantly recognizable, including her award-winning impression of the Haileybury Golf Course and Lake Temiskaming, which found itself on the cover of the local phonebook.

Julie loved her children fiercely and her grandchildren with equal ferocity but perhaps with more Froot Loops. Ever the maker, she poured her unique creativity into gifts for her kids and grandkids long before they were able to appreciate how special these were. She hand-painted full-room murals, constructed elaborate playhouses, invented stylish cold-impenetrable curtains decades before Marimekko's fame, and built a beautiful stone wall on the property that still stands today.

Julie lived life with intention and an unmistakable fire that infused everything she did. In the end, she would have been amused to learn from her medical team that she was, quite literally, allergic to the cold.

She remains deeply loved by her husband of 53 years, Rob; her son Dennis (Katherine); her daughter Natalie (Joe) and her grandchildren Sadie, Marlowe, Dow, Oscar and Dashiell. Predeceased by her parents Valerie Cheng Siu Wah and Victor Cheng Tze Chau; by her sister Joyce and brother-in-law Gin, and her brother Gregory. She is survived by her sister Marcella (Bill), and her nieces and nephews who live all across the globe.

We extend heartfelt thanks to the Temiskaming Lodge for their outstanding care and support over the past several years. Julie's final care has been entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, and a celebration of her life will be held at their Haileybury location on Saturday, November 15, between 2 and 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Temiskaming Art Gallery (https://www.temiskamingartgallery.ca/).

10/30/2025

C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de M. Roger Gauthier, survenu le 28 octobre 2025, à l'âge de 86 ans. M. Gauthier est décédé paisiblement à l'hôpital de Temiskaming, entouré de sa famille.

Né le 9 juillet 1939 à Earlton, il était le fils de feu Albert Gauthier et de feu Rose Loranger. Résident d'Earlton toute sa vie, M. Gauthier était un homme profondément attaché à sa communauté. Membre dévoué des Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil 8191, il tirait une grande fierté de son engagement et du travail qu'il accomplissait au sein de son métier. Il aimait profondément sa famille et attendait avec joie chaque occasion de se réunir avec ses proches. Son absence laissera un grand vide dans nos cœurs.

M. Gauthier laisse dans le deuil sa conjointe dévouée de 62 années de mariage Gisèle (née Robert), ses filles Diane (Gilles Prévost), Renée Gauthier (Serge Carignan), ses petits-enfants Patrick (Shelby), Mathieu (Kristine), Colin (Chelsea), Nicolas (Chloe), Sabrina (Nicholas), ainsi que ses arrière-petits-enfants Benjamin, Kloé, Théo, Miya et Ollie. Il laisse également dans le deuil ses frères et sœurs : Jean Paul (feu Simone) Gauthier, Adhémar (Georgette) Gauthier, Yvon (Colette) Gauthier, Fernande (feu Philippe) Léveillé, Rose Nielsen, ainsi que de nombreux parents et amis. Il fut prédécédé par ses parents ainsi que ses frères Germain (conjointe Lucille) Gauthier, Ernest (conjointe feu Yolande) Gauthier et Fernand (conjointe feu Lorraine) Gauthier.

Reconnu pour sa gentillesse, sa générosité et son amour inconditionnel pour sa famille, M. Gauthier restera à jamais dans nos cœurs.

La famille recevra parents et amis au sous-sol de l'Église Catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Earlton, le jeudi 6 novembre 2025 à compter de 9h30. La messe commémorative suivra à 11h00 dans l'église. Vos marques de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don a la Fondation du Coeur ou au Community Cancer Care. Vos condoléances et hommages peuvent être partagés sur notre site : www.buffamleveille.com

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Roger Gauthier, October 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Mr. Gauthier passed away peacefully at the Temiskaming Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born July 9, 1939, in Earlton, he was the son of the late Albert Gauthier and the late Rose Loranger. A lifelong resident of Earlton, Mr. Gauthier was deeply committed to his community. A dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8191, he took great pride in his service and the work he accomplished in his profession as a carpenter. He loved his family dearly and looked forward to every opportunity to be with his them. His presence will sorely be missed by all those fortunate enough to ave known him.

Mr. Gauthier is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Gisèle (née Robert), his daughters Diane (Gilles Prévost) and Renée Gauthier (Serge Carignan), his grandchildren Patrick (Shelby), Mathieu (Kristine), Colin (Chelsea), Nicolas (Chloe), and Sabrina (Nicholas), as well as his great-grandchildren Benjamin, Kloé, Théo, Miya, and Ollie. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Jean Paul (the late Simone) Gauthier, Adhémar (Georgette) Gauthier, Yvon (Colette) Gauthier, Fernande (the late Philippe) Léveillé, and Rose Nielsen, as well as many extended relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Germain (Lucille) Gauthier, Ernest (late Yolande) Gauthier, and Fernand (late Lorraine) Gauthier.

Known for his kindness, generosity, and unconditional love for his family, Mr. Gauthier will forever remain in our hearts.

The family will receive relatives and friends in the basement of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church in Earlton on Thursday, November 6, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. A memorial mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Expressions of sympathy may be made through a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Community Cancer Care. Condolences and tributes may be shared on our website: www.buffamleveille.com

10/28/2025

In loving memory of Heidi Jo St. Onge (nee Liscomb) who passed peacefully on Sunday October 26,2025 with family by her side.

Heidi was an amazing wife, mom, and friend to many. Heidi was a fighter to the end. Not only in her own battle, but with anything that involved her family. Heidi had a great sense of humour and often said she was the quiet church mouse. Heidi was such a caring and unselfish individual always wanting the best for everyone and not wanting to put anyone out. She had a deep love for her family, the Blue Jays, and the colour pink.

Heidi is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Mike, step daughter Amie (Doug), her 2 sons Austin (Kenzie), and Joshua; grandchildren Layla, Kolten and Housten. She will also be greatly missed by her mom Heather Rutherford-Liscomb, her father Richard Liscomb (Marilyn), brothers Patrick (Johanna), Tim (Jennifer) and nephews Nate, Edison, and Lucas, nieces Norma and Sydney. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A heartfelt thank you to all of the day med staff at the Temiskaming Hospital for your support and care.

Cremation has taken place. Please join the family in a celebration of life on Saturday November 1, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm at the New Liskeard Golf Course. Please honour Heidi by wearing pink and/or Blue Jays shirt.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bikers Reunion - e-transfer: bikersreunion2024@gmail.com, Community Cancer Care or Palliative care unit at Temiskaming Hospital.

"I hope you find inspiration in my story to meet your challenges with strength and a smile"

Arrangements entrusted to the Buffam Leveille funeral home. Condolences and tributes can be shared at www.buffamleveille.com

10/27/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Harding, née Beattie, on October 24th, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in Rexton, New Brunswick, on March 31, 1937. Predeceased by her loving husband, Dave Harding. Remembered by her family: daughter Cheryl; son John; daughter Kelly (Andy); and Heather Reid; grandchildren Sarah H. (Jeff), Sarah T. (Dan), Trevor (Angela), Andrea, Makayla, Emily; and great-grandchildren Hannah, Adam, Max, Adelle, Violet, Jasper, Tallulah, Daisy, and Remmington. Dear sister and aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Joyce lived a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose. Her family was her greatest joy; she cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and found endless happiness in their accomplishments and laughter. She was a strong, independent, and feisty person who was deeply devoted to her community (Friendly Group) and friends, always offering a helping hand or kind word whenever it was needed. Joyce could often be found tending gardens, shopping at Giant Tiger, and visiting yard sales. Her happiest days were living on Lake Temagami, where she felt most at home.
She will be remembered for her compassion, generosity, and the way she made everyone feel like family. Her love and light will continue to guide us always.

Love you always and forever.

Joyce's family would like to thank the paramedics and OPP officers for their kindness and support.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held in the summer of 2026.
Joyce's care has been entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home. Condolences and tributes can be shared at www.buffamleveille.com
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