With love and sadness we announce the recent passing of Beatrice “Betty” Ann Blight on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Betty leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and deep devotion to her family and community. Betty was born on December 23, 1943, in […]
Obituaries
Randy Ernest Brannan spent his final moments in his home, with family and friends by his side, on the afternoon of April 11, 2026. He was 69 years old. Born on December 12, 1956, in Emo, Ont., Randy spent his childhood in North Branch, the youngest of five children. As […]
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Marlene “Molly” Crozier on April 18, 2026 at Emo Health Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Leuciano Leaurence (Larry) Fontana, age 94, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at La Verendrye hospital with family by his side. He was born on December 13, 1931, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Andrew and Clementina Fontana. Larry grew up in Fort Frances and graduated […]
Joanne Ogden passed away on April 13, 2026, at her home in Emo, Ontario. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Predeceased by her parents Irene and John Ploegman, who taught her the importance of doing her best for her family and neighbours. Her legacy continues to live […]
May 20, 1949 – March 9, 2026 Rainy River, Ontario Donald Leonard Ricci passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 76. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and man of faith whose warmth and presence left a lasting mark on those who knew him. […]
Owen Edward Ernest Ross, a retired teacher, accomplished athlete, traveller, and devoted animal lover, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 16, 2026. Owen was born on August 27, 1942, to Violet (nee Calder) and Archie Ross. He spent much of his life in the classroom, […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John “Jack” Booth on April 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He was the second son born to Jack and Mary Ellen “Mamie” (nee Wilson) on March 26, 1940. Jack was known for his quick wit and could make […]
With great sadness the family of Randy Ernest Brannan of Barwick, Ont., announce his passing on April 11, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
James Norman Delaurier passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents Albert Delaurier and Engelina (Bruneau) Delaurier; his brother Romeo Delaurier; his sister Diane Zdep and her husband Bill; and his sister Maryanne Dutka and her […]
Sadly the family of Beverly Duval, 85, of Fort Frances on March 23, 2026, at the LaVerendrye Hospital. Beverly was born on November 6, 1940, to parents Gordon and Edith Tim of Kitchener, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Domonic Duval in 1964 and together they settled in Selkirk, […]
May 8, 1966 — April 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon George, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Gordon passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy of love, […]
