Ila Merle Gibson, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the Extended Care Wing of the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. She was born Aug. 5, 1923 in La Vallee, Ont. Ila moved as a young girl with her family to Emo, Ont. in 1926. Ila […]
Obituaries
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Demianiw, 88, our father, grandfather, and friend. John passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. John was a life-long resident of Fort Frances, Ont. until living […]
David James Thornton, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Dave was born March 23, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late George and Grace Thornton. Dave and his parents later moved to Kenora, Ont., where he grew up. Dave married his “American Beauty,” Eva Ann Hengemuehler, […]
Mary Franko, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born April 7, 1933 in Arbakka, Man. to the late Alicey and Mike Gushulak. Mary lived in Sirko, Man. with her parents, brothers, and sisters, later moving to […]
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our precious little angel, Alexa Lee, on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Alexa is survived by her loving parents, Jessica Youmans and Scott Basaraba, and brother, Kaiden, all of Thunder Bay, Ont.; grandparents, Kim and […]
Sadly, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, Sally Hawk, 58, of Big Grassy First Nation, Morson, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. She was born May 23, 1952 in Rainy River, Ont. She will be sadly missed by her children, Jeffery Archie, Olivia Wright, Crystal Hawk, and Russel Hawk; sisters, Virginia […]
Clarence Ira Heatwole, of Barwick, Ont., passed into his eternal reward on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at the age of 68 years, five months, and five days after a prolonged illness. He was born April 6, 1942, in North Lawrence, Ohio to the late Gabriel and Ada (Eberly) Heatwole. On […]
It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Bill Blasky announces his sudden and untimely passing at the age of 51. He is survived by his wife, Colleen, of 28 years, and sons, Neil and Trevor; sister, Carol Jodouin (Gary); niece, Melanie Jodouin and nephew, Derek Jodouin (wife, Kathleen, […]
Doug Armand Desaulniers is now at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Todd (Tammy), Tina (Rob), Douglas (Rosellen), and Terry (Bobbi); and his grandchildren, Cassie, Christopher, Tanner, Paris, Nathan, and Ashton. Doug also is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Joseph […]
Leonard Bernard Roy, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Leonard was born July 6, 1925 in Fort Frances to the late George and Eva Roy. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He later worked as heavy […]
Rodney Steven Gunderson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. He was born May 14, 1966 and grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. before moving to Toronto, Ont. During his time employed with Four Seasons Hotel, Rodney enjoyed international travel. More recently, he had pursued further education in computer […]
Andy was a wonderful husband to his wife, Geraldine Spruce; a loving father to Brad, Audrey, and Karen; and a grandfather who adored all his grandchildren, Raychel, Daniel, Matthew, Jordan, Stephanie, Maccum, Alisha, Kelsey, and Quentin. He was a brother to Jimmy Spruce (Virginia) and Betty Kelly (Duane); and was […]
