Wallace “Bruce” Woolsey passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 81 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Bruce served Canada in the merchant marine in the Second World War. Following his discharge, he enjoyed a successful career on the Vancouver waterfront as longshoreman, foreman, […]
Obituaries
Dr. Andrej Novovesky, 78, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Andrej was born Sept. 13, 1930 in Bardejov, Slovakia. He immigrated to Canada in 1968. Together with his wife, Maria, they operated a dental clinic in […]
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Erma Mae Dean Gurski announces her passing on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Pinewood Court in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her daughter by her side. Erma was born to Eli and Katherine Johnson on May 10, 1931 in […]
Peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Robert Christiansen of Fort Frances passed away at the age of 82. Robert was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Fort Frances to the late John and Anna (Olson). He was united in marriage to Irene Reich […]
Keith Gordon Sutherland passed away March 3, 2009 at the age of 87 following a precipitous decline in the last months of an otherwise vital and healthy life. He was a gentle, kind, generous, and strong man with a delightful, inquisitive spirit and his passing is mourned by those privileged […]
Paulette Marie Greenner, born June 22, 1943, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Valerien and Stella Gervais. She is survived by her beloved husband, Sid Greenner; four brothers, Ronald (Sylvia) and Robert of […]
Fred Westover, 79, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River with his family by his side. Fred was born Oct. 28, 1929 in Barwick, Ont. to the late William and Edna Westover. He began working for the CNR […]
Our wonderful Dad left us early on Sunday morning, March 22, 2009 when God put his arms around him and said “Come to me.” Dad was born Sept. 7, 1920 in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad leaves to mourn our mother, Norma, who will miss him so much. His five children, […]
Isabell L.M. Taylor (nee Stewart) passed away after a short illness at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday March 21, 2009 in her 81st year. She was the wife of the late Russell Taylor; dear mother of Fay (Ron) Couch, Elvin Taylor (Dorothy), Lilly May Taylor, and the late Helen Ann […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Whitelaw Smith Church on Monday, March 16, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Bill will be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Jean, and four sons, Tim of Winnipeg, […]
Gloria Swanson, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in the early-morning hours of Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Rainycrest in Fort Frances, where she had resided for the past year. Born March 17, 1928 in Kipling, Sask., Gloria was the first in a family of four girls and one boy […]
Larry Strachan, 67, of Emo, Ont., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009. Larry was born in Emo on Jan. 6, 1942 to the late Clifford and Edna Strachan. He began working as a logger for a period of time before being employed by BC Hydro, where he remained and continued […]
