It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Delbo announces her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ont. Rita was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Nipigon, Ont. She was raised in Fort William, Ont., where she met the love of her life, Joe […]

It is with great sadness for her family and friends to announce the passing of Renée Jeanne O’Brien-Boswell. Renée was a bright light and a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by her son, Christopher (Carrie-Lynn); parents, Marty and Cheryl O’Brien of Kelowna, B.C.; […]

The family of Ingrid Christiansen, 91, of Fort Frances, Ont., are sad to announce her passing on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ingrid was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Morsil, Jamtland, Sweden to the late Karl and Marta Lindholm. She came to Canada […]

Ed (Badabaswewitung) Atatise Sr., 66, of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont., passed away at his residence on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Ed was born Wednesday, March 17, 1943 at Lac La Croix First Nation to the late Edward Atatise and Elizabeth (Caribou) Boshey. Ed had worked for the Ontario […]

Maurice MacMillan passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. at the age of 103. His longevity was notable as was his extraordinary memory, with a tenacious attention to detail. He had a quick wit and a passion for life until his fnal few […]

Sadly, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce Mason, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with her loving family at her side at the age of 86. Joyce was born July 10, 1923 in Emo, Ont. to late Edward and […]

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Josephine Mary Meilleur at Rainyrcest in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 with family by her side. Josephine was born May 12, 1918 to the late Effie Isabel Deaver and Alfred Clairmont, and lived the first 46 […]

Thys Sinninghe passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after suffering a stroke. Thys was born Aug. 2, 1922 in The Netherlands. After marrying Thea Wiersema, they immigrated to Canada in 1951. They spent two years in Winnipeg, Man., then moved to Atikokan, […]

Allan Gary Elliott passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Regional Health Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 69. Al was born on June 21, 1940 to the late Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. He was one of 12 children. Al had many friends’ young and old […]

John (Jack) Alfred Ramier, 83, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, formerly of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1926 in Minneapolis, Mn., the first-born son of John […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Zub announces his passing on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Roy was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Fort Frances to the late John and Katrina Zub. He was united in marriage to Joyce Thesenvitz […]

Lynn Marie (Carlson) Bruyere, 56, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tenn. Lynn is survived by her husband, Sterling Bruyere; sons, Bryan (Theresa) Carlson and Jason (Rachel) Carlson; and grandson, Rogis. Also surviving are her sisters, Debbie Carlson and Valerie Smith; brothers, Greg […]