She began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Frances, Ont. Samantha will join her family who have travelled on before her. Samantha was born on Nov. 3, 1983 in Winnipeg, Man. She is survived by her mother, Charlene Joanna Calder (nee Tom) of […]
Obituaries
Douglas (“Doug”) Hoffman, 59, of Hoffman’s Habour, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral. A complete obituary will follow.
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Blanche Olga Bernier (nee Olinyk), 98, of Rainy River, Ont., on Thursday, June 21, 2018. A funeral mass will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at our Lady of Good Counsel in Rainy River, with Fr. Thomas officiating. Parish prayers […]
It is with deepest sympathy that the family announces the passing of Joyce Smith (nee Wolden), at the age of 92, on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Roseview Manor in Thunder Bay, Ont. Joyce was born on May 6, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont. and excelled at school, attending college […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Guy Edward Meilleur announces his passing on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Guy was born on Nov. 15, 1965 in Calgary, Alta. to Edward and Lynn Meilleur. He is survived by his […]
On June 15, 2018, Barney Maher passed away in his sleep. He is survived by Ellen, John, John Eric (Eloise, Nicholas, and Aurora), Neil, Britta, MaryBeth, Young Jeff, Stephanie, Ron, Heather, Cameron, Motes, Kathleen, and Claude. He was predeceased by his wife, Lois. Born in Manchester, England on Nov. 27, […]
Douglas (“Doug”) Hoffman, 59, of Hoffman’s Habour, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with great sadness that the family of Bessie Atatise announces her passing on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on Nov. 23, 1933 in Lac La Croix First Nation to George and Elizabeth Ottertail. She grew up in […]
Rachel Frances Hill, devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, ended her journey with breast cancer on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She rode through her illness as she lived her life–with grace, dignity, and courage; meeting every challenge head on. She passed away peacefully in her home […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Chase Tanner Copenace announces his passing on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Chase was born on May 20, 2000 in Fort Frances to Darryl Johnson and Janine Copenace. He was raised in Fort Frances […]
Jean Ann Baker, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Jean was born in Wayzata, Mn. on June 29, 1931. She is survived by her children, Shane and Chris; and her grandchildren, Kirsten and Megan. As per Jean’s request, there […]
Dennis (Buzz) LaFrance passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Northland Village in Hoyt Lakes, Mn. Buzz was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Aug. 1, 1933 to Arthur and Madorra LaFrance. After high school, he became an American citizen and went to work at the papermill in […]
