It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Alphonse Langlais, 41, on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Rene was born July 26, 1968 in Emo, Ont. to Alphonse and Annette (Sanche) Langlais, the youngest of 11 children. Rene grew up on the family farm in Pinewood, […]
Obituaries
Enrico (Rico) Perin, 95, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, formerly of 1008 Walker Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at his residence on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Rico was born Sept. 29, 1914 in Cordenons, Italy to Joe and Angelina Perin. He was the youngest son of a […]
In loving memory of Gordon Owen McLeod, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1933. Gordon was a successful business owner and a long-time member of the millwright union. His millwright profession gave […]
Enos R. Nighswander, 68, of Barwick, Ont., passed away suddenly at the Woodside Mennonite Church following the worship service on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. He was born Sept. 24, 1941 at Stouffville, Ont. to Fred and Ada (Reesor) Nighswander. On April 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to Arlene […]
Allen Aubrey Zubko passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 with his family by his side. Al was born on Saturday, May 26, 1934 in Stenen, Sask. Al worked for the Canadian government for 36 years, retiring in 1992 from the Sault Ste. Marie office. Al moved to Blind […]
Charles Cyril Canfield, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. He was born March 29, 1922 in Riding Mountain, Man. to the late Alvin and Verna Canfield. Charles moved to Fort Frances, Ont. as a child and lived there for the rest […]
Arzella Y. Jerome, 93, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at the Falls Good Samaritan Center. Arzella was born April 22, 1916 to Wilfred and Rosanna Cousineau in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Warner Jerome on Feb. 9, 1948 in Fort Frances, […]
Robert “Bob” Baker, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in Maple Lake, Mn. on Sept. 15, 1930. He survived by his wife, Jean; children, Shane and Chris; and grandchildren, Kirsten and […]
Our sweet William passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 in his mother’s arms and family by his side at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. William was born Nov. 29, 1993 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was a beautiful gift from God to his mother, […]
Edla Augusta Orwick, 98, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, formerly of 1301 Elizabeth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009. She was born Aug. 19, 1911 in McCrosson-Tovell Township, Ont. to the late John and Anna Larson. In 1932, she married Maurits […]
Norman (Awaniigaabo) Andy, 58, of Big Grassy River First Nation, Onta., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. He was born Feb. 1, 1951 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late John and Olga Andy. Norman grew up and resided all of his life at Big Grassy River First […]
Grace M. Proteau, 88, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her side. Grace was born Dec. 6, 1921 in Blue Township, Ont. to the late August and Lilah Johnson. She attended Pratt-Blue #4 School […]
