Rhea Lynn Tousant (Hannah)

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Rhea Lynn Tousant (Hannah) of Cardinal, ON, following complications from a fall and a valiant fight. Rhea passed away at the Brockville General Hospital on Monday, November 24, 2025, in her 69th year. She was a proud member of Curve Lake First Nation. Rhea was predeceased by her beloved husband Douglas Tousant (2017) and her parents Reginald Hannah of Madoc, ON and Iris Appleby (Wayne) of Dryden, ON.  Lovingly remembered by her daughter Jackie of Fort McMurray, Alberta; and her stepsons Allen Tousant of Auburn, NY, and Rene Woods of Spencerville, ON. She was a devoted and loyal 'Nan' to her granddaughters Rheal Fahrngruber (Brody) of Cardinal and Anjela Tousant of Weedsport, New York, and to her grandsons Asher Seagall of Iroquois and Tarrin Marshall of Cardinal. She was predeceased by her grandson Brody Gauvreau in 2021. Fondly remembered by her siblings Rick (Marion) Appleby of Calgary, Alberta; Sherry Appleby (Lawrence Wall) of Dryden; and Dwayne Appleby of Dryden. She was predeceased by her younger brother Randy. Deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and her cherished friends and families.

A Celebration of Rhea's Life will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Legion 105. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Rhea's memory to Brockville General Hospital – Palliative Care Department, with a note to please notify the family would be sincerely appreciated.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family." Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.