We are very saddened to announce on Nov. 12, 2014 the passing of our dear brother, uncle, and friend, Melvin Spoon of Fort Frances. Melvin was born in Atikokan, ON on Oct. 7, 1950. He is predeceased by his father, William; mother, Selina; and brother, Joe. Melvin is survived by […]
Obituaries
Duncan Alexander Anderson passed away Nov. 1, 2014 in Red Deer, AB with family near his side. Duncan was born June 3, 1943 in Port Arthur, ON. to parents Lawrence and Anna Christina. Even as a young boy growing up, Duncan’s love of reading started early with the Hardy Boys […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Grace May Anderson (nee Heaney) in Winnipeg on Nov. 10, 2014, shortly before her 87th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Norman Anderson, who left us in 2006, her granddaughter, Caihla, her mother and […]
Pat was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on July 26, 1948 to Tom and Jean Crowe and passed away in Fort Frances at the LaVerendrye Hospital on Monday November 17, 2014 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Monique, Troy (Kari), and Jolene (Eden); her grandchildren, Timothy […]
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 at the Winnipeg Health Science Centre, Phyllis Tom, 61, of Winnipeg, MB, peacefully passed away. Phyllis was born on March 29, 1953 in Emo, ON, to Percy and Frances Tom. Phyllis’ favourite pastime was playing Bingo. She enjoyed walking and visiting with friends in the […]
Marlene Mae Wood (nee Jewett) of Atikokan, ON, passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014. Marlene was born June 29, 1938 in Rainy River, ON. She was the eldest of nine children. Marlene is survived by her four children, son, Rolie (Heather) Wood of Merritt, […]
In loving memory of Betty Jean Munro (nee Bazylewski), who passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Keith Munro; children, Cory Munro (Theresa) and Toby Munro; and grandchildren, Taylor, Kaitlin, and Tyler. She also […]
Walter “Whitey” Christiansen also known as “Christy” passed away on Friday, November 7th, 2014 at the age of 94. He was born September 19, 1920 in Mulvihill, Manitoba to Anna and John Christiansen, both born in Olso, Norway, giving Walter (which he proudly liked to say), his “Viking” heritage. He […]
Jennette Ann Cross (Selman) (Abbott), 75, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 at the Rainy River Health Centre with family at her side. Jennette was born in her family home in Chapple Township. She was predeceased by her parents, Gar and Mabel Abbott; brothers, Donald and […]
Valerie Jean Sjoblom, 68, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls. She was born Jan. 14, 1946 in Kenora, Ont. to Jack and Amelia Jean (McTavish) Walker. The former Valerie Jean […]
William Mathiew Krukoski (“Krock”), 76, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. He had suffered from many different ailments over the last several years and in the end, his big, huge heart simply stopped beating. Born May 4, 1938 to Matt and […]
Ernest Alexander Brunetta, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. The oldest son of Giovanni “John” and Maria, he was born into a large and loving family as Ernesto Allessandro Brunetta on Feb. 24, 1926 in Thunder […]
