It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Windego Sr. Jim was a respected elder of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, where he lived on his own until his passing. He was from the Biizhiw clan and was born to Bobby Adams Sr. and Marguerite Shoniawabik. He was […]
Obituaries
Peacefully, Brian Frederick Douglas Holliday was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Brian is lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Margaret; children, Jane, Alex (Barbara), Jenny (Ab) Chudley, (Laurie Moxham), and Judie […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Robert “Bob” Armstrong, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Knox United Church in […]
Maxine Ann Ramier, 85, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Maxine was born March 9, 1930 in Devils Lake, N.D. to Gertrude and Alphonse Pare. She went to a small schoolhouse in Minko, travelling by horseback from her farm every day […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jane McLeod announces her sudden passing on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Jane was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Dec. 23, 1919 to Valentine and Isabel (Woods) Calder, and always has called Fort Frances her home. A proud member of the […]
Darlene Gail Ann Clark, 75, of Littlefork, Mn., passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, Mn. Darlene was born Sept. 1, 1939 to John and Mary Plasky in Fort Frances, Ont. She grew up, graduated, and attended nursing school in Fort Frances, […]
Walter Engelman, 71, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Benjamin Willard van Drunen, of Devlin, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ben was born July 18, 1945 in Fort Frances to Grace Lavina (Fultz) and Peter Jacaminus van Drunen. Ben married the love of his life, Constance (Connie) […]
Ruby May Duns (nee Brown) passed away peacefully at Anson Place in Hagersville, Ont. on Monday, May 4, 2015 in her soon to be 93rd year. She was born May 16, 1922. Ruby was the beloved wife of the late Craig (September, 1992); loving mother to Peter (Jo-Ann) and Greg […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Gosselin announces his passing, at the age of 85, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. after a brief illness. Ken was born March 1, 1930 in Fort Frances, Ont. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edwin “Ed” Hickey on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Edwin was born Nov. 1, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was the proud superintendent of the NCJW Foundation building for more than 20 years, until his retirement in 2011. […]
Word has been received that Hugh Niblock of Midland, Ont., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Hugh was married to the former Gail Fournier, and taught art at Fort Frances High School for 10 years. A complete obituary will follow.
