Peacefully, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2016 at the age of 93, our dear mother, Bess McCarthy, left us to join our father, Mervyn, and sisters, Linda and Joan, in Heaven. Mom was a kind and loving person. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Allan Teeple announces his passing on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on Aug. 21, 1934 in Devlin, Ont. to Florence Hastie (Kellar) and Clinton Teeple. He married his first […]

With his wife by his side, Donald John Smith, 69, passed away peacefully of cancer on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alta. Don grew up in Burriss, Ont. before moving west, where he worked for the provincial government of British Columbia for 35 years. He […]

With deep sorrow, the family of Loretta Gladys McCormack announces her peaceful passing on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Loretta was born Nov. 17, 1943 in Fort Frances. Her love of children and family was well-known to all who were touched by her. […]

The family of Mabel Adeline Plymate wishes to announce her peaceful passing at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. on Dec. 29, 2016. She was born Oct. 3, 1931 in Fort Frances, and attended Robert Moore and Fort Frances High School. Mabel was predeceased by her […]

After a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Sheryl Lynne Douglas, 48, left us all, peacefully, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. With family at her side, our daughter, sister, and wonderful mother went to be with the Lord. Sheryl was the first of three children born to Malcolm and Ruby Douglas […]

James Henry Adams, 71, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. James was born Sept. 2, 1945 in Fort Frances, Ont. He moved to Atikokan, Ont. in 1954, where he attended elementary […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Ballan Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Pete was born on Nov. 5, 1925 in Fort Frances to George and Lena Ballan. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear sister, Susy, 53, of Pinewood, Ont., on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Susy was born on Sept. 2, 1963 in Emo, Ont. to Antoine (Tony) and Rose […]

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Edward Shepanski announces his passing, with his children by his side, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ed was born on June 12, 1924 in Kitsman, Bukovina to Nicoli and […]

William Steven Kempf (“Willie”), beloved husband, father, and uncle, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with his wife, Bernice, and sons, John and Michael, at his side. Willie was born to Martin (Sr.) and Agnes (Melich) Kempf on […]

Walter Martin, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully to his heavenly reward on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the age of 83 years, nine months, and 17 days, after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1933 in Elmira, Ont. to the late Edward and Nancy Martin. He gave […]