It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Effie May McClendon on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Feb. 5, 1918 on the family farm north of Emo, Ont. and spent her entire life in Rainy River […]
Obituaries
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Joan Cleta Richards, 87, of Rainy River, Ont. and formerly of Barwick, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Joan was born on July 10, 1929 to John and Anna Clark of Jefferson, Iowa. She married Russel Richards […]
Don Madill’s family sadly announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. He was born on Nov. 8, 1936 in Fort Frances to Bill and Ann Madill. He attended Fort Frances High School, where he met his future wife, Roma Wardman. They married soon after graduation and would have celebrated […]
We sadly announce the passing of Mario Venerus on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. Born in Cordenons, Italy to Teresa and Cesare Venerus, he immigrated to Canada on Feb. 5, 1955, making the journey on a ship called the Homeric to Halifax, N.S. and then travelled by train to settle at […]
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Mildred Myers-Ricci, 83, of Rainy River, Ont., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Millie was born on July 11, 1933 in Alonsa, Man. to Alexander and Cathelene Cardno. She was a very generous person and always […]
Ivan’s family sadly announces his passing on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in his 86th year. Ivan was born on March 23, 1930 on the family homestead in Stratton, Ont. to William A. Bell and Ruth (Beaman) Bell. He spent his first 19 years there before the family moved eastward to […]
Bill Fostey, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Fort Frances to John and Annie Fostey. As a young man, Bill joined the local paper mill, working there for more than 42 […]
Sadie Paton Darvell, 86, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls. She was born Sept. 6, 1930 to Alexander Paton and Sarah (Whyte) Bryan in North Regina, Sask. She was united in marriage to James Frederick Darvell on Dec. […]
Peter Lynn Martin passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 in Toronto, Ont. He was born in Devlin, Ont. Peter is survived by his wife, Myrna; daughter, Karen, of Toronto, Ont.; and son, Murray (Prem) and grandsons, Collin, Devin, and Sean, all of Calgary, Alta. He also […]
Lillian Boshey, 71, of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in Duluth, Mn. surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 27, 1944 in Lac La Croix First Nation. She grew up in Lac La Croix and was united in marriage to John Boshey […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Allison Nicole Smith announces her passing on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in Couchiching First Nation, Ont. Allie was born on Dec. 22, 1995 to Marvin Fering and Shirley Smith in Fort Frances, Ont. Allison loved old country music, and she enjoyed […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Shirley Mae Smith announces her passing on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in Couchiching First Nation, Ont. Shirley was born Dec. 22, 1969 to Gerald and Alice Smith in Fort Frances, Ont. She grew up in the area and worked as a […]
