On June 4, 2024, Vivian passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Care Home. Born in 1929 in Fort Frances, she went to Minneapolis as a young lady to help a friend and stayed there for her whole working life. Viv worked at a variety of jobs and made many friends. She […]
Obituaries
George Penner from Sleeman, Ontario, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024, while surrounded by family and friends. A full obituary to follow. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 14, at the Woodside Mennonite Church in Pinewood, Ontario, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. […]
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Bernice Doris Armit, 85, of Fort Frances, Ontario, who passed after a short illness with family by her side on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Born Bernice Boyda on July 17, 1938, […]
Surrounded by the love of her family, Jane Helen Leona Labott-Atatise, 80, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Leona was born to her parents Bill Labott and Dorothy Ottertail on June 11, […]
On May 28, 2024, to ease the pain from cancer complications, God called William (Bill) Lawrence Corrigan home. Born to Lawrence and Olive Corrigan on February 14, 1949, in Emo, Ontario, Bill grew up with a love for family, his faith in God, friends, coffee, westerns and driving trucks. He […]
Mr. Ronald Kenneth Miller, age 77 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side, in St. Joseph’s Hospice on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Ronald was born on February 3, 1947, at York Hospital in Toronto to Stella and Jack Miller. As a young […]
On May 28, 2024, the Simpson family experienced the devastating loss of Ian, dearly loved husband, adored father, revered father-in-law, best-loved granddad, favoured brother-in-law and gentle uncle. Ian was a loyal friend, respected colleague, coach and mentor. Ian met his final diagnosis unflinchingly and determined to eke out every day […]
Bernice Armit of Fort Frances, Ontario, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at La Verendrye General Hospital. Full obituary to follow.
Gregory Robert Todd Andy passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 50. Gregory was born on August 6, 1973, in Rainy River, Ontario. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the time he spent with his nephews, daughter and his grandchildren. His […]
Greig Blair, 60 years old of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away May 21, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1964 to Don and Lorena Blair. Greig was a hardworking and dedicated man who gave everything he had to be the best son, brother, partner, father and friend to so many […]
Peter Loutit Calder, Jr., age 79, of Coleraine, Minn., formerly of Warroad, Minn., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Peter was born March 31, 1945, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Peter Loutit and Margaret (Sinclair) Calder. He grew up in Fort Frances and […]
Though gone from our sight he will remain in our hearts forever. On May 18, 2024 Kenneth Carmody, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the community passed away. He was born on January 30, 1930, in Fort Frances to proud parents (Eva and William), who instilled […]
