Born to David and Angela, nee Lockman, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, Grace Anne, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on September 10, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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It began as an ordinary work day more than 20 years ago. A very busy day, with the usual assortment of interruptions and telephone calls. Then the phone rang again. I picked up the receiver and announced my name. A sprightly voice returned, “This is Jeanne Boone of ‘To Tell […]
The snowy-haired lady who presided over much of our community for so many years has gone now. She is still discussed for her long working hours, and because she carried such a great load of responsibility for only one person! Connie Holland viewed downtown Scott Street from her upstairs office […]
Pre-season results are like election promises. They’re significant at the time they happen, but usually mean little when all is said and done. So keep the victory parade plans for the Borderland Thunder on hold for now. But don’t shrug off the squad’s championship performance at last weekend’s annual SIJHL […]
The United Church Women’s rummage sale is being held this coming Friday (Sept. 20) from noon–2 p.m. at the church hall. There will be brown bags available for $2. There will be good ol’ home baking on hand. Pie and coffee also can be purchased. • • • The Emo Branch of […]
Richard Clayton Treftlin, after a short and courageous bout with illness, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Scarborough General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Isabelle; loving father of Craig (Kim), Chris (Sabrira), and Michael; wonderful grandfather to Heather and Deborah; […]
Tom Pocock, 58, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. He was born Feb. 5, 1944 in Fort William, Ont. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, Verna (nee Ellman), whom he married July 5, 1963; children, Kevin, Sandra, and Ken; daughters-in-law, Lisa and Beryl; […]
Peacefully, with loving family at her side, Ma’s spirit was released on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 in New York. Ma was the mother of 10; the grandmother of 33; and the great-grandmother of 25. In addition to her children, Ma left a legacy of love, generosity, and forgiveness. She accepted […]
Ronald “Ron” Jewett, 62, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Sept. 21, 1939 in Emo, Ont. to the late Lyle and Geniveve Jewett. Ron was raised in North Branch, Ont. He loved […]
Grant Hadley, 45, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 following a brief hospital stay at Kingston, Ont. He was born July 7, 1957, the youngest child of the late Ben and Lila Hadley of Barwick, Ont. He attended Barwick Consolidated School and later Fort Frances High School. For the last […]
Clara Frazer (nee Quinn), 72, of Trail, B.C., passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2002 at Kiro Manor after a lengthy illness. Clara was born Aug. 9, 1930 in Bedford, Ont. Clara will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Earl; her daughters, Lorrie (John) Walmsley of Toronto, and […]
Be prepared to have your taste buds taken south of the border Oct. 4 when the Fort Frances Times holds its annual “Chili Cookoff.” But organizer Susan Martin still is looking for a few more good cooks to join the competition. She said a total of eight teams have signed […]
