It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Carter. Kevin passed away in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at the age of 55. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 29 years, Tanis; […]
Obituaries
It is with deep sadness that the family of Joseph Gepp announces his passing, at the age of 86, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Joe was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Jagerberg, Austria. He started his career as a butcher in Switzerland […]
Fred (Alfred) Henry Paterson, of Saskatchewan, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. He was born Sept. 25, 1958 to Betty and the late Alex Paterson of Devlin, Ont. Fred completed his Grade 12 and then went on to take college courses. He married the late Rhonda (Lampi) and together they […]
Ruth Althea Horley passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born June 22, 1929 in Rainy River, Ont. Ruth graduated from the Grace Hospital Registered Nursing Program in Winnipeg, Man. As a young nurse, she went into northern Canada and worked for Northern Affairs for […]
The family of Wilfred “Willy” Woods announces his passing on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Willy was born in Fort Frances on July 24, 1944. He was a resident of Eau Clair, Wis. at the time of his passing. A complete obituary will follow.
Gerald Brennard, special brother of Donna Derhak (Waterloo, Ont.), passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Gerald was born March 22, 1949 in Fort Frances. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Donna. Gerald was predeceased by his sister, Elsie […]
Gerald Brennard, special brother of Donna Derhak (Waterloo, Ont.), passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Gerald was born March 22, 1949 in Fort Frances. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Donna. Gerald was predeceased by his sister, Elsie […]
Shirley Brown, 94, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born May 2, 1919 in Edmonton, Alta. but lived in Fort Frances for as long as she could remember. She worked for both the Town of Fort Frances and Bell […]
It is with deep and great sadness and pain that the family of Chuck McPherson announces his passing on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at his home on Couchiching First Nation. Chuck was born Nov. 29, 1952 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Dolly and George McPherson but lived in his beloved […]
Mrs. Saimi (Mummo) Kolehmainen, 89, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away unexpectedly at Dawson Court on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 with family by her side. Saimi was born Nov. 6, 1924 in Tuppurinmaki, Finland. She served in the Finnish Army and, in 1944, married Matti, having 59 years […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Frederick James Munro on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 at the age of 76. Fred was born April 27, 1937 in Fort Frances, Ont. to James and Ella Munro. He grew up in Dance Township with his five brothers […]
Elsie Margaret Haines, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at the age of 92. Elsie was born June 3, 1921 in North Leyton, Great Britain. While serving in the British Air Force during World War II, Elsie met and wed […]
