It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Marlene at Rainycrest with family by her side on February 27, 2020. Marlene was born on June 25, 1933 to Ray and Helen Peterson in Port Arthur, Ontario. She met the love of her life, Reino (Ray) Pitkanen at the […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our Father and Grandfather, Wellington Ralph Jewell. Ralph was born on April 5, 1936 in Woodyatt Township in Northwestern Ontario to the late Wellington and Blanche Jewell. Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife Coreen and daughter […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Vandette announces his passing on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Dennis was born on April 13, 1959 in Hearst, ON. His family moved to Fort Frances when he was a small boy […]
It is with great sadness that the Ball family wishes to announce the passing of Rebecca Colleen Ball, beloved wife of Frank Ball of Fort Frances. A full obituary will follow.
Teresa (Terri) Ann Ashworth, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Her brief battle with cancer ended peacefully with the love and support of her family and friends. Terri was born to Daniel and Nancy Connor on March […]
In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie and friend who passed away on Friday, Feb. 21 peacefully. Sadie was an extraordinary beautiful person inside and out, who cared deeply about people – especially her family. Married to Alex who predeceased her in 2016, they both showed us how […]
Margaret Koles, 90, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 with her family by her side. Margaret was born on Dec. 23, 1929 in Gegeny, Hungary and she migrated to Canada on Dec. 24, 1972, settling in Fort Frances. She was […]
Nii gaan ka mi gook The family of Darlene Annette Morrison is heartbroken to announce her passing on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on July 4, 1964 in Fort Frances to Albert and June Morrison. Darlene leaves behind her […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Arlo Wilfred Jewell announces his passing on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. Arlo fought a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Arlo was born Dec. 3, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gilbert […]
Margaret Koles, 90, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital with her family by her side. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A complete […]
Johanna (Annie) Anselmia Pruys was born April 20, 1928 in Ulft, Holland to Elizabeth and William Nyland. She passed peacefully on Feb. 16, 2020. She was united in marriage to John Pruys in 1957. They spent their lives on the “farm” in Devlin. They had four sons; Leo (Kathy), Frank, […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a very big hearted man, Robert James Brown (Bob) Feb. 12, 2020. He peacefully passed into the arms of his family at the age of 85. Bob was born to John and Emma Brown of Stratton Ontario on Oct. 4, […]






