Elsie Ewen, 91, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Elsie was born March 6, 1920 in Emo, Ont. to the late Erik and Anna Lundstrom. She had lived all her life in Rainy River […]

It is with great sorrow that the family of Tyler Jordan Romyn announces his passing, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 8, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tyler was born March 7, 1991 in Fort Frances to Tim and Tammy Romyn. He graduated from […]

Eric Arthur “Doc” Johnson, 88, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away quietly at his residence on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Fort Frances. Doc lived in Fort Frances all of his life with his wife, Alexandra (Sandra). He was a WWII […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our dear friend, brother, and uncle after a courageous battle with cancer. Wellington was born on Jan. 29, 1926 to William and Annie (Watson) Moulton. He was born, raised, farmed, and passed away on the original farm at the […]

With deep sorrow, we announce the death of Madelyn Mary Manley, nee Murphy, on Monday, July 4, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born to Cecil and Mary Murphy on May 10, 1922, she was their first of five children. Madelyn is leaving brother, Basil and sister, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Roy Houghton, 71, of Watten Township, Ont., announces his passing on Saturday, July 3, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born March 30, 1940 in Barrie, Ont. to the late Roy and Norma Houghton. Brian […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mona MacPherson, nee Whalen, who passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer in the wee hours of the morning on Friday, June 17, 2011. She will be dearly missed by her family. Mona was […]

On June 29, 2011, Bob Ward passed on, leaving behind his soulmate of 41 years, Elda; daughter, Alix; son, Jesse; granddaughter, Lily; and father, Al. Bob’s mother, Ollie, passed away last year and he also was predeceased by his brother, Rick. Described as “a wonderful, graceful, charming, caring man,” Bob […]

Hilding Ingvar Peterson, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Hilding was born April 13, 1935 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Elna and Elof Peterson. Hilding lived in Fort Frances and was the loving husband of Jane […]

Allan George Heskins, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born July 19, 1931 to George and Anne Heskins. The family lived in Sleeman, Ont. for many years before moving to Fort Frances. Al worked at […]

Charles “Chuck” Hall passed away peacefully at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Penetanguishene, Ont. on Friday, June 24, 2011, at the age of 90. Chuck lived in Midland, and was the beloved husband of Sheila McKelvie. He also was the loving father of Gordon Hall and wife, Terry, of St. […]

Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, Marie Luchka passed in her 87th year. She is survived by her husband, Norman; son, Raymond; grandchildren, Dustin and Allison; sister, Mary,; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Maria and Jean LaFlamme; sisters, […]