On Tuesday, July 29, 2003, with her family at her side, Eileen passed away with courage and dignity. Mom was born in 1920 in Chinook, Alta. She lived most of her youth in Winnipeg, Man., and retained a special place in her heart for the city all of her life. […]
Obituaries
A kind and gentle man, J.E. Merlin Asplund, passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Born in Fort Frances on Oct. 22, 1925, he attended Robert Moore School and after graduation from Fort Frances High School, he enlisted in the Canadian […]
Lynette Vien, late of Regina, Sask., passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at the age of 78. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Matilda Craigen; her first husband and father to their children, Carl Kistner; her second husband, Joe Vien; her special pet, Dudley; and sisters, Marguerite […]
Mary Clarissa “Chris” passed away peacefully July 4, 2003 at the age of 92 at Lions Gate Hospital in West Vancouver, B.C. Chris was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Linquist (June 30, 1996); only son, Arthur (April 2, 1998); parents, Mary Lavinia and Ted Sexton; brother, Fred; and sister, Jessie. […]
John Makarenko, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Thursday, July 17, 2003. John was born June 16, 1929 in Fort Frances and had lived here all his life. He worked for 23 years for the Fort Frances-Rainy River Board […]
After a courageous battle with cancer Florence Foy passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on the 16th of July, 2003. Florence Foy was born Dec. 9, 1933 on the Little Eagle/Couchiching First Nation, at her grandparents’ home on Frog Creek. She was the second of the nine […]
Floyd “Bud” Johanson (Johnson) passed away peacefully June 28, 2003 at Roseau Area Hospital at the age of 70. Floyd is survived by his children, Mike (Sarah) Johanson, Theresa Ann (Brian Wiese), James (Gina) Johanson, and Dieter (Michelle) Johanson; grandchildren, Trish, Larry, Rosie, Ashley, Jessica Desiree, and Jerrica; brother, Sonny […]
Ashley Andy passed away suddenly June 28, 2003. Ashley was born March 6, 1983 in Rainy River, Ont. and lived all his life in Big Grassy River First Nation, Ont. Ashley was raised by his aunt, Gladys Andy (Bryan Andy), for 17 years. As Ashley grew up, his uncles, Leonard […]
Kingsley Downs, 61, of Pinewood, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 in Stratton, Ont. He was born on April 28, 1942 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Kingsley had worked throughout the district as a general contractor. He loved people and put a smile in the hearts of all […]
Mrs. Muriel Barton, 70, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away June 15, 2003. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 19, 2003 at St. John’s Anglican Church. The family of Clinton, Doris, Carling, Sarah, and Colin would like to thank all those who supported them through cards, phone calls, flowers, and […]
Everett James “Buck” Riley, 88, of International Falls, Mn., passed away June 14, 2003 at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls. Buck was born July 5, 1914 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was raised in Fort Frances and graduated from high school there. In 1936, he moved to International Falls […]
Peacefully, on Thursday, June 12, 2003, Arthur Douglas McLennan passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 83. Douglas was born in Fort Frances, Ont. to Judge and Mrs. Allan McLennan. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan (O’Donnell); sons, Hugh Douglas and […]
