It’s with profound sadness that the family of William John Lamb (Bill) announce his passing on September 2, 2026. Born in Fort Frances, November 5, 1957. Bill spent his working years as a papermaker and his retirement at the cabin in the summer and Arizona in the winter. He had a […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Leonard Nelson Mann announces his passing on August 21, 2026, at the age of 66. Lennie was born on September 25, 1959, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Lawrence and Opal Mann. He grew up in LaVallee alongside his […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Clora Josephine McEvoy (Dumeney) at Riverside Health Care on September 6, at the age of 101 years old (but young at heart). She was born in Mine Centre on July 5, 1925. She was predeceased by her husband Weldon […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Robert Belluz announces his passing on August 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Robert was born in Fort Frances on May 21, 1957, to parents Josephine and Camillo. As a proud “Northender,” Robert enjoyed a colourful youth filled with fond […]
With great sadness and deep love we announce the passing of Dorothy Lillian Dokuchie (nee Bruyere), who passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who brought so much warmth and laughter into the lives of those around her. Born on […]
David (Dave) William Charles Hamilton, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born September 15, 1934, in Devlin Township, Ont., to the late William (Bill) and Clara (nee Whitehead) Hamilton. He was united in marriage to Darlene […]
October 7, 1934 – August 21, 2026 The family of Jean Louise Kellar (née Whiddon), of Dryden, Ontario, is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mom on August 21, 2026, at 91 years of age. Mom passed away peacefully the day after a wonderful visit with several of […]
Waabishkibinesiik Sharon, Waabishkibinesiik, of the Name’ (Sturgeon) clan was, born in Fort Frances and raised in Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation. Later she moved to Fort Frances and then settled in Rainy River She was a beloved mother of three, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend to many (she had many special cousin friends, […]
September 23, 1959 – July 28, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brent Lee Strachan, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Emo, Ontario, Brent was the beloved son of Marilyn Strachan and Calvin Dale “Dale” […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Blondie Ditmars announce her passing on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at the age of 91, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Blondie was born December 8th, 1934, in Bruno, Saskatchewan to Peter and Mary Sobush. She grew up in […]
The family of Alton Cates announces his peaceful passing on August 17, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alton was born in Emo, Ontario, on March 30, 1945, to Francis and Rose (Meline) Cates. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Margaret (Sonny); brothers Elmer (Helen) and […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Denise Morrison (54) (Waabishkibinesiik) announce her passing on August 21, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
