George Bliss, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 80. George was born on January 27, 1946, in Coatbridge, Scotland, to his loving parents, the late George Bliss Sr. and Ruth Bryce. […]
Obituaries
Diane Fortier passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the Rainy River Long-Term Care Home. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Evelyn Burgess; her sister Carol Bell; and her granddaughter Sarah Wall. Diane will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Russell Fortier. She is […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Joan Hagarty on Friday, August 14, at Rainy River Hospital. Joan was born in Rainy River on April 11, 1941, to Idris and Ruth Lyons. The family moved to B.C. shortly after and then back to Baudette, […]
June 11, 1949 – August 9, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee Wood, who passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 77. Born on June 11, 1949, in Fort Frances, Connie spent her life […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Melissa Cottam (Lucas) announces her passing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital, at the age of 60. Joan was born on July 10, 1966, at DuPage Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois, to Harold and Helen Lucas. Joan […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mamie Herdman, age 81, of Miscampbell Township announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born at home in Crozier, Ont., December 31, 1944 to Nicholas and Aino Hill. Mamie attended Alberton #3 School for grades […]
Sagachiiwe giizhigook In a moment that has changed our lives, Lauren passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lauren, age 39, was born on January 4, 1987, in Fort Frances, Ont., to parents Sharlene Smith and Joe Hunter. Lauren’s three children, Shayanna, Cassia, and Kaysin, will […]
July 29, 1970 – August 2, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Russell (“Russ”) Ling. Russ passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He faced […]
William “Bill” James Roach, 69, of Quesnel, British Columbia, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1956, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to William and Kathleen Roach and was a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife Elfriede; his parents […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Henry Wepruk, 89, on August 4, 2026. He was a man with a zest for life and laughing. He loved playing the guitar, music, and dancing until shortly before his death. Formerly of Fort Frances, Andrew retired to […]
Sadly, the family of Connie Lee Wood announce her passing on August 9, 2026 in Thunder Bay, at the age of 77. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ont.
Miikanakwe LaVerne Elaine Caul “Miikanakwe” nee Calder lost her fierce battle to cancer, peacefully on July 28, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital with her loving family by her side. LaVerne and her twin sister Lorraine were born in Fort Frances on April 12, 1948, to Bob and Maude Calder. She […]
