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Gregory Todd Loewen, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer. 

Toronto was Greg's hometown and a city he loved passionately. He was a lifelong fan of all of Toronto's professional sports teams, but most of all he loved hockey and the Maple Leafs. His dearest wish was to see the Leafs win the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Baseball and the Blue Jays were a close second in his lineup. While growing up in Etobicoke, Greg enjoyed playing sports of all kinds and in high school was a committed member of the school's drama group, performing lead roles in numerous plays and shows. He was also a dedicated student who excelled academically in every subject. 

Greg graduated from Martingrove Collegiate Institute in 1989. Greg attended ����ֱ��, where he met the love of his life and beloved wife of 31 years, Alexandra (Acs), who was in the same class in ����ֱ�� Commerce program. Greg graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree at the top of the class, becoming the 1993 Commerce Gold Medalist. He later attended Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA and graduated as a Baker Scholar. 

Greg started his career as a management consultant at Monitor Group in Toronto, where he advised senior management of client corporations on corporate strategy. He moved to the Toronto Star Newspapers in 2004 to be the vice president of digital media and strategy, and publisher of thestar.com. He always loved newspapers and the media business, and he found great enjoyment in reading print newspapers and magazines every day, as much as his busy schedule allowed. He left Toronto Star Newspapers to become the chief strategy officer at Emmis Communications in Indianapolis, later adding the role of president of Emmis Publishing. In 2014 he became the president and chief executive officer of Digonex Technologies, an Emmis Corp. subsidiary. He loved leading Digonex and remained its CEO until his passing. 

As long-time admirers of the arts, Greg and Alix especially enjoyed the performing arts. Greg joined the board of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2015 and became the chair of the board in January 2024. Greg was the current board chair when he passed away. 

As much as Greg loved the business world and a good spreadsheet, his favourite place to be was with his family. Greg was an absolutely devoted dad to daughters Madeleine and Hannah, never missing a school concert, performance, or recital; taking them to Taylor Swift concerts and fully earning "Swiftie Dad" status; and delighting in travel adventures with them. Greg was an equally wonderful and beloved husband and best friend to Alix, and they had many plans together for their new status as empty-nesters. Greg was an adored son and son-in-law, and a deeply loved brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, nephew, and nephew-in-law. 

He also loved his canine pets over the years and took so much joy in his family's two dachshunds, Izzie and Penny. Greg was known for his exceptionally good nature, intellectual brilliance, wry sense of humour, quick wit, and even quicker smile that could calm any tense moment. He exemplified humility, gratitude, and optimism. He instilled in his children the value of education, kindness and grace shown to others, and resilience. 

Greg loved life, and no matter what horror his illness produced, he accepted it gracefully and vowed to find a way to adapt and keep living his life, while fighting the disease with everything he had and more. 

He was immensely proud of his daughters and wanted to see them grow as adults and start their professional and independent lives. He was already looking far ahead to his retirement years with Alix and planning international trips, which they loved to take together. 

Greg is survived by his wife, Alexandra; daughters, Madeleine and Hannah; father, Theodor "Ted" Loewen; parents-in-law, Carolyn and George Acs; siblings, Karen (Michael) Heim and Geoffrey (Andrea) Loewen; sister-in-law, Jessica (Steve) Reedy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. He was predeceased by his mother, Patricia "Pat" Loewen (nee Crawford). 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the United Church of Canada, or ����ֱ��.

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Frank at the age of 93 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at the Sault Area Hospital with his family by his side. 

Beloved husband of Gloralyn for 68 years; cherished father of Jill (Katie), Keith (Marie), and Mark (Dana); proud “Pops” of Michael, Brooke, and Devin; and dear brother of Gerry. He is now reunited with his sisters, Reta and Joyce. 

Frank was a legend and contributed to the creation of an era in Sault Ste. Marie like no other. Everyone knew him. He knew everyone. His dedication to his family, to education, and to sports defined him. Frank taught and/or coached thousands of people and was an exemplary role model in doing so. He was a terrific dad, with Gloralyn fully supporting him, and he was an amazing and involved “Pops.” 

Frank attended Sault Collegiate Institute and then went to ����ֱ�� , where he played for the Golden Gaels basketball team and was captain for the team in his final two years. 

He returned to and taught at Sault Collegiate Institute and later returned there as principal and also to Sir James Dunn after that, retiring in 1987. He coached basketball and football in those years and refereed football as well. He was a colour commentator on CJIC radio for basketball tournaments and the Sault Steelers regular season games. 

Frank lived at the golf course, scoring under his age, even at the age of 93 – and established his tradition of the Steak and Beans golf tournament that continues on. 

The Christmas Eve gatherings finally discontinued! He gave countless hours volunteering for the CNIB reading math textbooks for the blind; he drove elderly patients to appointments; he conducted vision screening for elementary school students; he provided input into provincial health programs, and he always spent time with his friends and wife with dementia. 

Frank endlessly nurtured and strengthened the people and community of Sault Ste. Marie as a distinguished coach and mentor, educator, citizen, leader, friend, husband, dad and Pops.

The family would also like to thank the ER staff at the Sault Area Hospital for their kindness and compassion.

Joan Mary McAlister, Sept. 15, 1948 – Sept. 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Joan Mary McAlister - beloved wife, mother, sister, gramma and friend. She was born on Sept. 15, 1948, in Toronto to parents Metro and Gertrude Ogryzlo. She was the middle daughter of three, with older sister Ann and younger sister Kathy. Her fondest memories from childhood were time spent at their family cottage on Lake of Bays in Muskoka, Ont. 

After graduating with Ontario Scholar Honours from York Mills Collegiate in 1966, she pursued her teaching degree at Queen’s. It was there that she met her loving husband of 54 years, Steven McAlister. Married on Aug. 27, 1971, Steven and Joan first settled in Welland, Ont. They moved several times for Steven’s work, enjoying their time in St. John (New Brunswick), Omaha (Nebraska) and Pointe-Claire (Quebec). Among their travels, they welcomed their first daughter, Sarah and first son, Michael. Their final move was to Abbotsford, B.C., in 1978, where they remained for the next 47 years and welcomed two more daughters, Jessica and Megan. 

Joan ran very efficient and warm households, in addition to working full time as a teacher at various schools, and later in life as a speech and language learning assistant with the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre. She was passionate about her work and provided gentle and loving care to all the children she worked with. She officially retired in 2013. Aside from her work, Joan was deeply involved in her children’s lives and an unwavering supporter of all their endeavours. 

In 2007, she became a grandmother and her love grew exponentially. She welcomed 11 more grandchildren in the following years, and they were the light of her life. She was their biggest fan at all their sporting events and beamed with pride for all their accomplishments. Joan also found the time to become an accomplished skier, windsurfer, and standup paddleboarder. More recently she had been enjoying rides along the river and through the mountains on her electric bike. She loved hummingbirds and swimming in the waves at her family cottage on Harrison Lake. She could also often be found walking laps at Mill Lake, on Willband Creek Trail, or the Seawall in Vancouver, always excited to run into a familiar face. 

On Sept. 8, 2025, she passed peacefully with her husband, children, and their spouses by her side. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by everyone whose life she touched. She will forever be remembered by husband, Steven and children, Sarah, Michael (Lindsey), Jessica (Jeremy), and Megan (Matt). She will live on forever in the hearts of her grandchildren: Annabelle, Alayna, Braylen, Nevaya, Nadia, Callie, Andersen, Isaak, Carson, Arielle, Lila, and Ivy.