Alice Solomon, a former long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Feb. 5, 2005 in Silverdale, Wash. She was born in central Canada on Nov. 16, 1916. Alice graduated as one of only two women optometrists from the University of Toronto in 1936 and immediately began working as a […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Henry Ossachuk announces his passing on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Henry was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Fort Frances to Joseph and Anne Ossachuk. He had resided here, in the family home, all […]

Ida Pearl Renwick (nee Finlay) passed away quietly at the age of 96 on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at her residence in Yaletown House, Vancouver, B.C. She will be greatly missed by her only son, William (Bill); and her four grandchildren, Tamara, Kyle, Robyn, and Clay. The family wishes to […]

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved husband, father, and friend, David John Blight, passed away April 5, 2005 at Riverside Health Care in Rainy River, Ont. with his family by his side. Dave was born March 29, 1940 in Kenora, Ont. to Elizabeth and John Blight […]

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Harriet Ann Brown Davis, 80, peacefully in faith and surrounded by her loving family, at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls on Friday, April 8, 2005. She was born Jan. 27, 1925, baptized on April 18, 1926, and confirmed in […]

Bernard Joseph Audette, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Thursday April 7, 2005. He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Aili Audette; daughter, Kathy Audette (Tom Legaree); son, David Audette; daughter, Sandra Lockhart (Gary); daughter, Judy Mudge (Guy); and grandchildren, Sheldon, Cameron, Dylon, Ashley, […]

Murtis C. Marsh, 84, of Eveleth, Mn. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Mn. Murtis was born Sept. 13, 1920 to Ralph and Mabel (Pratt) Marsh in Yellowstone Township, N.D. He was raised in Webster, Wis., graduating […]

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our dearly loved Joe, peacefully in faith, and surrounded by his loving family, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ont. on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Joe Lundy of Barrie was the beloved husband of 45 years to Jeannette; and […]

Stephanie Windschitl (Hawkins), 45, of 850 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on Sunday, April 3, 2005. She was born July 25, 1959 in Saint John, N.B. Stephanie graduated from Mount Allison University in […]

Ruth Bruyere, a lifelong resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 with her family and friends by her side after a seven-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She enjoyed the company of her “crafty friends,” Patti, Sue, and Dorothy, and her Bingo partners, her niece, Melvina Morrisseau, […]

Rosmairi Theresa Evelyn Strand (Reid) passed away peacefully at home in International Falls, Mn. on Sunday, April 3, 2005. She was born in Beausejour, Man. on March 21, 1953 and was lovingly chosen by Adam and Mary Maskerine six months later. John Reid Sr. adopted Rosmairi when he married Mary […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Craig L. Wilson, 34, on March 19, 2005 in Gravenhurst, Ont. Craig was born Feb. 18, 1971 in Fort Frances, Ont. Craig spent many of his childhood days at the family cabin on Lake Despair, fishing with his Gramma Vi, […]