Harvey Vien, 71, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in Fort Frances. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. A […]
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Ruby Gallagher passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
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