It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Elizabeth Larocque (nee Caul) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Sharon was born on September 10, 1951, and lived most of her life in Fort Frances. Sharon touched hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. She was always ready to […]
Obituaries
Gaagigiiwsek Peacefully with her family by her side Alma “Kwot” Ottertail, 76, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Alma was born on October 20, 1948, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents John Sr. and Elizabeth Boshey. Alma was united in […]
April 15, 1947 – April 11, 2024 Ralph Allan Pietila passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2024, in Ignace Ontario.Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma (Lockman); and sons Craig, and Sheldon (JJ). He also is survived by five grandchildren, Kaitlin (Wade), Ryan (Claire), […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on April 16, 2024, at Rainycrest with family by her side. Marjorie was born in Rainy River to the late Thaddeus and Dorothy Brannan (nee Williams). She grew up in North Branch with […]
September 23, 1930 – April 11, 2024 Maggie slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 93, on April 11, 2024. She lived a good, long life, free of most health issues and remained bright and sharp right up until near the end. Up until a […]
The family of Raymond Herbert Taylor announce his peaceful passing on April 21, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital with family by his side. Ray was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 10, 1936, and spent most of his life here other than a short time living in Atikokan, Ontario. He […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gwen Herbert announce her sudden passing on April 8, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Gwen was born in Fort Frances on April 13, 1945, to Walter and Eunice (nee Hyatt) Booth. Left to cherish her memory is […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Marjorie Stang, 85, on April 16, 2024, at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont. A complete announcement to follow.
Sadly the family announces the passing of Eleanor Margaret Tarrant, 93, on April 11, 2023, at the Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. A complete announcement to follow.
The family of Gerald Nathan Wood announce his peaceful passing on April 10, 2024, at the age of 73 in Thunder Bay, Ont., at The Regional Health Sciences Centre with family by his side. Gerald was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on May 5, 1950, to Robert and Theresa (Chabot) […]
‘With my friends now’ Pentti Unto Aho, a resident of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2024, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Pentti was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 2, 1931. He had been employed for 35 years with the Department of Lands and Forests until […]
With breaking hearts, the family of Mabel Sophie Cyr, 99, announce her passing at her home in Fort Frances, Ontario, on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her family by her side. Mabel was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Swift, Minnesota, to Conrad and Florence Kittelson, one of fourteen children. Left […]
