BETTY (HARTNELL) VEILLIEUX Suddenly, while visiting children in California, Betty Veillieux (nee Hartnell) passed away March 24, 2008 at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Pam (Tim) Alder; sons, Ken, Lyle, and Wayne Jr.; grandchildren, Melanie, Gahan, Michelle, Mesgan, and Jessicia Alder, and Minal […]

DAVID ARTHUR KELLY Suddenly, on March 30, 2008, David Arthur Kelly, beloved son of Fred Kelly and his late mother, Sharlene, respected and loved by his older brothers, Bradford (Jill) and Donald (Wendi), passed away to join his mother. Also mourning his loss are his many aunts, uncles and cousins […]

EVELYN ALMA (BERG) ARMSTRONG Evelyn Armstrong, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. after a lengthy illness. She was born July 4, 1920 in Sifton Township, Ont. to Roy and […]

JOAN SARAH McLAREN It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan Sarah McLaren (nee Martin), on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Joan is survived by her daughters, Dawn Eliens of Saskatoon, Sask. and Wendy (Allan) Marshall of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; son, Martin […]

GARNET HANDS Garnet Hands, 95, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Rainycrest in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Josephine “Jessie” Budiselic (nee Sloboda), 91, on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Jessie was born July 5, 1916 in Winnipeg, Man. She will be remembered as the sweetest, most thoughtful and caring lady who really loved […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Stanley McLaren. Stan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Sarah (nee Martin); daughters, Dawn Eliens of Saskatoon, Sask. and Wendy (Allan) Marshall of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; and son, Martin of Winnipeg, Man. Also surviving are […]

Elaine Alice Singleton, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 21, 1939 to Dan and Madeline Mainville. Elaine attended residential school at Couchiching First Nation, where she later worked as a cook along with […]

Cynthia Lou Yerxa, 38, of Big Island First Nation, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cynthia was born Nov. 1, 1969 in Fort Frances. She had lived all her life in Rainy River District. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially […]

Marilyn Ann Thompson (Mainville) passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born April 8, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Wray Thompson in Toronto on Aug. 7, 1965. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Ralph and Sidney. […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Parker announces his passing on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Bruce was born Aug. 12, 1944 in Winnipeg, Man. to Wilfred and Kittie Parker. He grew up on Rita Street in the […]

Mrs. Patricia Ruzyski, 81, passed away in hospital on Monday, March 24, 2008. Patricia was born Nov. 23, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont., where she was raised and educated. She moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. in 1971, where she continued to live in the family home until she moved into […]