It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Charlotte (Char) Lawson on August 12, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with her dedicated staff by her side. Charlotte was the youngest of five siblings and was born on June 28, 1955, in […]
Obituaries
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Glendoris Medicine on Friday, August 9, 2024. Glendoris was born on November 15, 1967, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Glendoris belonged to the “Makwa” (Bear) clan and her Anishinaabe name is “Memegwesiwahbek.” She was a long-time resident of Thunder Bay but […]
The family of Bradley Nixon, 65, of Rainy River, Ont., are saddened to announce his passing on August 19, 2024 at Rainy River Health Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Mrs. Georgene Wihlidal, age 80 years, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born January 22, 1944, to parents George and Margaret Baber in Lemberg District, Saskatchewan. Georgene was a devoted member of the CWL – St. Mary’s Parish in Fort Frances. She enjoyed square dancing, […]
The family of Elaine Hebert (nee Allen) announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with family by her side, on August 4, 2024. Elaine, the oldest of three children, was born on August 31, 1932, in Emo, Ont., to Stan and Annice Allen. She married her […]
Word has been received of the passing of Rodney Arnold Rydoell on August 4, 2024, in Kamloops, B.C. He leaves behind his sons Brad (Rachel) Rydoell and Doug Rydoell of Fort Frances, Ontario, and Edward Rydoell of Seine River First Nations; one granddaughter Faith Marie (Tristan Taylor); one grandson Charlie […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Carla Rae Marie Calder (Stewart) on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Hospital Fort Frances, Ontario, due to complications from a previous surgery. Carla was born on January 27, 1956, in Fort Frances to Gordon and Jackie Calder. […]
Hector David Gaune passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, in the early morning hours of July 29th, 2024 at Riverside General Hospital with his two daughters lovingly by his side! He was 85 years old. Hector was born in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Hector Sr. and Edith Gaune on […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Michael George announce his passing on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta. Michael was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on May 6, 1992, to his mother Rhonda Zaparniuk and his father Karl George. Left to cherish his memory is his […]
After an extended time of crippling physical and personality losses, Helen Patricia Green, nee Maher lost her life to early onset Alzheimer’s on August 2, 2024, age 85. She was born in Fort Frances on March 19, 1939, the youngest of six Maher children. A year after high school graduation […]
The family of Edra Elaine Hebert (nee Allen), 91, very sadly announces her passing on August 4, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital, in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
The family of Matthew Kozlowski announce his tragic passing on July 28, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Matthew was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on April 1, 1982, to Arno and Barbra Kozlowski. Left to cherish his memory is his Wife Carolyn and their three children Charlotte, […]
