On August 15, 2025, heaven gained a precious soul. Larry passed away peacefully at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, surrounded by his loving family, special friends, and Father Mac. On June 1, 1946, an adorable brown-eyed, dimpled, firecracker was born to George and Kirsti Armstrong. He had four siblings: Lorraine […]
Obituaries
Saa gaate Anung – Shining Star It is with great sadness that Brett’s family announce his passing, on August 17, 2025, in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. Brett was born on March 31, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Shelley Jourdain and Derek Brown. He is survived by his mother […]
Pat was the love of my life, the reason I live. In the midst of overwhelming sadness, my children and I share Pat’s sudden passing at our home in Kelowna on August 17, 2025, at the age of 68. One of the kindest, most generous, loved, and respected gentlemen. The […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joe Melville Irvine announce his passing at the Emo Health Centre on August 15, 2025, with his wife by his side. Joe was born on November 17, 1956 to Fred and Edith Irvine and grew up on the family farm north […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Ryan McAleer on August 16, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a cherished partner, brother, son, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, dog dad, and friend. Born on February 9, 1979, in Oshawa, Ontario, to Lorne & Mary (nee Butler) McAleer, Ryan […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Ann Louisa Reader announces her passing on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 78 in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Judy was born on February 18, 1947, to Fred and Eleanor Bebak in Toronto, Ontario. She had […]
Ronald Schindel (Grandpa Ron) of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by love and with family by his side. He will be deeply missed by his family and by the countless friends whose lives he touched. Though too many to name, each of you knows […]
The family of Larry George Armstrong, 79, of Fort Frances, Ontario, very sadly announce his passing on August 15, 2025. A funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort Frances on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy Dittaro on August 13, 2025. Nancy was born April 19, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Mary Lou and Angelo Dittaro. She loved swimming and spent her summers working as a Lifeguard at the Point. As a […]
Joyce Graham passed away at Rainycrest in Fort Frances on August 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on October 31, 1932, to Jennie and Clark Walton. She always enjoyed being a “Halloween baby.” As a girl, Joyce and her family moved to Barrie, Ontario, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Harvey Haukaas announce his passing on August 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was born on February 24, 1942, to Ole and Margaret Haukaas in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was a brother to Christine (Peter) […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe Melville Irvine, 68, of Barwick, Ontario, announce his passing. A full obituary is to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
