Peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019, Frances Treflin (nee Desrosier), 91, of Rainy River, Ont. passed away at the Rainy River Hospital. Funeral mass tentatively planned for Friday, June 28, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Morson with mass time and complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patti LaFleur (née Shine), our dear mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Patti lit up the room with her warmth, presence and positivity. She was a strong, resilient woman who will leave a lasting impression […]
On June 5, 2019, Nick finished his earthly sojourn and went to live with his Heavenly Father forever. Nick was born on July 6, 1926 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands, to Koenraad and Geertje Schryvershof. Nick finished his elementary education during the first years of WWII. During the last years of […]
Peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Lyle Edward Hyatt, 71, of Alberton Township, Ont. passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. At Lyle’s request, there will be no funeral service. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with deep sorrow the family of Robin Bowes Sr. announce his passing on June 4, 2019. Robin was born February 19, 1926 in Stony Creek, Ont. to Horace and Susanna (Meek) Bowes, who had only months earlier immigrated to Canada from England. Robin spent his youth in Galt, […]
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) passed away June 10, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) was born Dec. 9, 1946 in Emo, Ont., to the late Arthur and Arlien Watts of Stratton, Ont. Maxine attended both Rainy […]
Kimberly Ann Jewell peacefully passed away with her family by her side, at her residence on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the age of 51 years. Beloved wife of Terry. Inspirational and loving mother of Elyssa Minielly (Eric), Jodi Moore (Matthew), and Jaime Moore (Charlie). Caring stepmother of Ashlyn Jewell […]
It is with deep sadness the family of Sue Hall, announces her passing on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Sue passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Sue was 56 years old and was born on Nov. 1, 1962. She loved life, […]
Linda Gretler, 67, of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Linda was born on April 9, 1952 in Fort Frances, ON to Alex and Agnes Smith. She worked as the manager for the White Pine and Sherbrook Inn. She loved animals […]
With profound sadness the family announces the passing of Bradley Kirkrude Jr. A traditional wake will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Big Grassy Community Hall, followed by traditional service on Friday June 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Morson […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald James Pryde announces his passing on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital at the age of 83. Don was born on April 17, 1936 in Thunder Bay, Ont. to Alex and Mary Pryde. He was raised in […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Wilma Margaret Helen Armstrong (nee Carroll), age 84, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, June 1, 2019 to join her loving husband, Bob, who predeceased her in 2015. Wilma was born in Sioux Lookout, Ont. on Jan. […]






