It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Mavis Maureen Helseth (Elliott), our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, with family by her side, at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Mavis was a remarkable woman, and her story […]

Kenneth Howard Moore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Winnipeg, Man. He is survived by Violet (Petriuk), his beloved wife of 64 years; two daughters, Kathleen (Ray) and Susan; as well as granddaughters, Lindsay, Nichole, and Claire. He also is survived by his sister, Linda (Bob); and […]

Our sadness is mixed with the joy of a wonderful, sometimes hard but always very rich life well-lived. Our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John van den Brand, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Dad was born on Aug. 3, 1927 in the Netherlands. On May 20, 1952, he […]

It is with much sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Gwen Anders (nee Carlson) on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Nanaimo, B.C. Gwen was predeceased by her husband, Ben, in 2004. She is survived by her children, Susan (Wayne), Ben (Lorene), and Paul (Jill); seven grandchildren, Shaun, […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Darren Thomas Connon at the age of 57. Darren was born on April 15, 1960 in Winnipeg, Man. to Pearline Mae Connon and Thomas Alexander Connon, who predeceased him. Darren is survived by his sisters, Val Marie Connon, Debbie […]

Paul Elmer Johnson, resident of Manitoulin Centennial Manor in Little Current, Ont., passed peacefully early on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Pauline (pre-deceased in 2007), proud and loving father of Howard Johnson (Kirsten), Judy Martin (Ned) and Nancy Paul (Steve), and kind and […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Valerie Anne Pizey (nee Stalvies), at the age of 79, on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Valerie was born on April 12, 1938 in Urmston, U.K. After graduating […]

The family of Cliff Gaudry is sad to announce that on Saturday, June 10, 2017, after a lengthy battle with cancer, he was set free of his pain and will be laid to rest in Rainy River, Ont. Left behind is his wife, Sharon Joseph; son, Sean (Jen) Owen and […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ryan Bolen announces his passing on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Bruyere Continuing Care Hospital (Palliative Care Unit) in Ottawa, Ont. after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Ryan was one of four children born to Donald and Cynthia Bolen. […]

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Isabelle Marie (Grouette) Gagne, 89, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, with her family by her side, at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Isabelle was born on June 24, 1928 to David and Vitaline Grouette of Sprague, Man. She married […]

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Melvin Gene Fletcher, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Mel was born on June 20, 1934 in Woodyatt Township, Ont. to James and Florence Fletcher. He was united in marriage […]

With profound sadness, the family and friends of Earl J. Busch announce his peaceful passing in the early-morning hours of Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 61. Earl, the seventh child of Oliver and Rose Busch, was born on June 13, 1956 in Fort Frances, Ont. He lived […]