Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Gail Plourde, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Helene Sofronuk announces her passing on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

Buddy Paul Cyr passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born in Naicatchewenin First Nation on Nov. 28, 1938 to Roderick Cyr and Lucy (Smith) Cyr. He lived his life to the fullest, and enjoyed spending time […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Bartel announces his passing on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Charles Gerald Joseph Lambert, who passed on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. Chuck was born on Nov. 23, 1968 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gerald “Bucky” and Edna Lambert. Through Chuck’s many adventures, travels, and larger-than-life […]

After a short struggle with cancer, Leslie Marie Mills passed away on a sunny day at home on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at the age of 63. She leaves behind her husband, Terry Mills; sons, Mark Gagnier (Gale), Wade Gagnier, and Steven Mills (Jennifer); six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Leslie […]

Melvin Milton Mosbeck passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 with his girls by his side. He was born April 23, 1940. He leaves behind two brothers, Cecil and Billy and a sister, Patricia Mosbeck Macdonald; and six daughters, Gwenda (Sidney Stus), Connie (Rob Chalifloux), Shelley (Leonard Kutra), Bobbi-Jo, Holly (Danny […]

Charlene Susan Snelgrove, 59, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. She was born on Oct. 12, 1955. Charlene moved to Fort Frances, Ont. in October, 1993. She became part of the Community Living Fort Frances family. Charlene was known for her unique sense of humour […]

Lloyd George Degelman 78, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Lydia Degelman; brother, Donald Degelman; and his wife of 55 years, Karen Degelman (Gagne). Lloyd is […]

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Hermina Fletcher, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com

Grace “Coral” Dickson, 93, formerly of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 at her home in Jordan, Mn. Coral was born Dec. 18, 1921 to Albert and Lola (Cox) Wade at their home in Elgin, Ill. Coral grew up and graduated high school in Elgin. She married […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of Walter Herbert Whitley Avis announce his passing on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at 86 years of age. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Walter and Elizabeth Avis on April 20th, 1928. Walter is survived by his wife Shirley, sons […]