Shawn James McDonald, of Stratton, Ont., passed away tragically at the age of 42 as a result of a workplace accident on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Shawn was born May 19, 1968—on his Dad’s 25th birthday—in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ken and Lorraine (Tetu) McDonald. With the exception of the […]
Obituaries
Rosalyn Patey, 63, of 24 Armstrong Pl., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Monday, April 25, 2011. Rosalyn was born Nov. 26, 1947 in Meadows, Nfld. to the late Cyril and Mary Brake. The family later moved to Curling, Nfld., where […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Domanski announces his sudden passing on Sunday, April 24, 2011 in Fort Frances, Ont. Gary was born March 4, 1947 in Port Arthur, Ont. As a young boy, he moved to Fort Frances with his family, where he attended St. […]
Frank Grabowski passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the age of 86. Frank, the son of Katy and Nicholas Grabowski, was born on May 27, 1924 in St. Clements, a rural municipality just outside of Winnipeg, Man. Frank served in World War […]
Marion Jim, 48, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born March 8, 1963 in Fort Frances and lived most of her life at Seine River First Nation. Marion worked as a bookkeeper for […]
Rex Stanley Kozar, of 307 Minnie Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. He was born in Atikokan, Ont. on June 5, 1961, later moving to Fort Frances with his family. Rex is survived by his daughters, Erika of Devlin, Ont. and Randi-Lee […]
Mechtilda (Til) Pruys, nee Nyland, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband, Harry, and family by her side, on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the age of 81. Til was born Feb. 21, 1930 in Ulft, Gelderland, Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada in August, 1951 and married Harry (Henricus) Pruys […]
Sadly, on Tuesday April 12, 2011, Donald Murray Morrison, recently of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at the age of 59. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Kathleen, and stepson, Ed Halstead (Quill); and his pet cat, “Kitty.” Don also is survived by his siblings, Bob, Mike (Heather), Joanne Hyslop, […]
With deep sadness, the family of Albert Lauzon announce his passing on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Albert was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Florrie and Antoine Lauzon of Pinewood, Ont. He was united in marriage to his life-long soulmate, Michele Lauzon, on May 6, […]
Victoria Martel, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances at the age of 86. Victoria was born July 31, 1924 in Fort Frances to Victor and Anna Ek. Victoria is survived by her children, Lance (Larry) Homych (Jacaline) […]
Mary O’Callaghan, 89, beloved mom of Maureen Harapiak and Cathy Wrolstad, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. with Cathy and granddaughter, Wendy, at her side. Mary was born April 23, 1921 in Sleeman, Ont. to William and Queenie Rattigan, the […]
Paul Frederic Hampton passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Ont. He was born July 1, 1932 in Regina, Sask. Paul came to Rainy River, Ont. in 1938 with his parents and siblings by railcar. A year later, the family made their […]
