Mr. Jackie Wayne Lyons, 62, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 after a lengthy illness. Wayne was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont. He joined the Air Force in 1956 and served in Clinton, Ont., Winnipeg, Man., and Baden-Baden, Germany. He married Astrid Heining in 1961 and had three […]
Obituaries
Peter Thomas Venne passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 in his 78th year. He was the beloved husband of Leona O’Reilly for 56 years; loving father of Gail and her husband, John Acker, and the late Kevin; and loved grandfather of Tina and Tracey. He also is survived by his […]
Nellie Adelle Tyne Johnson, 91, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2002 at the Falls Good Samaritan Care Center. She was born Jan. 4, 1911 at Rainy River, Ont. to the late James. J. and Mary L. Tyne. Adelle first attended school in Strome, Alta., where her […]
Ella Mae McGee, of 901 Shevlin Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with family by her side on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 at Riverside Health Care Facilities. Ella Mae had a difficult struggle with cancer but with the love and support of her family and friends, and the exceptional care […]
Bob Darrah of Christina, born June 21, 1927 in Fort Frances, Ont., passed on at the Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks with his family at his side on Sept. 28, 2002. Bob was very active. Enjoying golf and curling games (and beer) with his buddies, and a healthy lifestyle that […]
Sydney “Syd” Baldwin, 77, of 901 Shevlin Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Monday, Sept. 16, 2002. He was born Dec. 28, 1924 to the late Stephen and Christina Baldwin. Syd was married to Vivian Calder in 1949. Later, on Oct. […]
Mildred “Bubs” Treftlin, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Friday, Sept. 27, 2002. She was born June 5, 1920 in Fort Frances to the late Charles and Rebecca Payne. In earlier years, Mildred worked at the Electric Bakery for a […]
Wesley Harold Edward Johnson, 65, passed away at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (Port Arthur) on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. He was born March 7, 1937 in Spruce Lake, Sask. Wesley worked as a carpenter in British Columbia until his retirement. In 1995, he and his wife, Ramona, moved to Barwick, […]
Richard Clayton Treftlin, after a short and courageous bout with illness, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Scarborough General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Isabelle; loving father of Craig (Kim), Chris (Sabrira), and Michael; wonderful grandfather to Heather and Deborah; […]
Tom Pocock, 58, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. He was born Feb. 5, 1944 in Fort William, Ont. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, Verna (nee Ellman), whom he married July 5, 1963; children, Kevin, Sandra, and Ken; daughters-in-law, Lisa and Beryl; […]
Peacefully, with loving family at her side, Ma’s spirit was released on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 in New York. Ma was the mother of 10; the grandmother of 33; and the great-grandmother of 25. In addition to her children, Ma left a legacy of love, generosity, and forgiveness. She accepted […]
Ronald “Ron” Jewett, 62, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Sept. 21, 1939 in Emo, Ont. to the late Lyle and Geniveve Jewett. Ron was raised in North Branch, Ont. He loved […]
