It is with deep sorrow that the family of Elliott “Brian” Lyons announce the sudden passing of a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, at age 49, on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Brian enjoyed attending and participating in pow-wows. He was an accomplished […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford Stanley McLeod, 90, of Devlin, Ont. announces his passing on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cliff was born Sept. 17, 1913 in Rainy River, Ont. He grew up in the Rainy River […]

John Olaf Gustafson, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 12, 2004 at his home. John was born July 10, 1938 in Stratton, Ont. and was raised there. In 1963, he moved to Atikokan, Ont., until he moved to Fort Frances in 1994. He spent most of […]

Ray was born June 14, 1939 at Stanjikoming First Nation, Ont. to the late Casimir and Louise Adams. He had lived most of his life in Rainy River District. Ray was a logger by trade and also had worked as the site manager of the Canadian Wilderness Floating Lodges. He […]

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Diana, on March 16, 2004. She was loved and will be missed by her children, Susanna and husband, Gary Barker, of Fort Frances, Ont., Angela and husband, Bruce Strandhagen, of Melrose, Fla., and Mike Jr. […]

Born in County Antrim, Ireland on June 29, 1915, Rev. Samuel John Kennedy passed away peacefully in St. Catharines, Ont., surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 15, 2004. Samuel was predeceased by his beloved wife of 44 years, Anna Maria McBride, in 1989. Loving father to Graham and wife, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Johnson announces her peaceful passing at Princess Court on Sunday, Feb, 29, 2004 at the age of 85. Lillian will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wendy Watson and her husband, Don, of The Pas, Man., Ruth Leclerc of Dryden, […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin, Adeline I. Mattison, on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Adeline was born July 23, 1919 in Rainy River to Charles and […]

After living with cancer for several years, Patrick Playfair died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the age of 75 years, at The Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, Man. with his wife, Jeraldine Bjornson, at his side. A celebration of his life and Eucharist will be held Saturday, […]

After living with cancer for several years, Patrick Playfair died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the age of 75 years, at The Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, Man. with his wife, Jeraldine Bjornson, at his side. Patrick was filled with grace that warmed and affirmed those around […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our brother, Les Ward, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. following a lengthy illness. Les was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Fort Frances, where he attended elementary and secondary schools. After […]

Robert Hodgins (Bud) Smith, 82, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. He was born Dec. 12, 1921 in Ottawa, Ont. to the late W.A. Smith and Edna. He, his parents, and […]