It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Edith Mokler. She is survived by her son Alan; grandson, John; and granddaughter, Karen. Also surviving are sisters, Dorothy Taylor, Betty Gregor, Alice Haner, Sadie Hoard, Joyce Galusha and Sylvia Brandwick; and many nieces and nephews.

J. Wesley Smith, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, March 22, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; sons, Norm and wife, Barbara, of London, Ont., and Ron and wife, Nicole, of Surrey, B.C.; and granddaughters, Stephanie, Heather, and Danielle. […]

Lelah June Cone, 93, of Grandview Nursing Home in Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away at her residence March 15, 2002. Lelah was born June 5, 1908 in Peru, Ind. Lelah, her parents, four brothers, and three sisters immigrated to Canada in 1917. Lelah met and married Russell Cone Sr. in […]

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Donald John MacLean, 58, of Bears Pass, Ont., on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 with his loving family by his side. Don was born in Halifax, N.S. on Nov. 20, 1943, but moved to Fort William, Ont. after the war. […]

Joseph Alexander “Joe” McKelvie, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1922 in Fort Frances. Joe had lived all his life in Fort Frances. He had worked at the local paper mill and was the fire […]

Ailene Stella Shabatura, 71, of 612 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1930 in Fort Frances and had lived here all her life. Ailene was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church and the […]

In loving memory of Pamela Perrault, 34, who passed away suddenly Sunday, March 17, 2002 at her home in Couchiching First Nation. Pam was born March 8, 1968 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Valentine and Eleanor Perrault. She spent most of her life in the Rainy River area. She enjoyed […]

Elizabeth Helen McBride, 72, of 1809 5th Ave. E., International Falls, Mn., passed away at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls. She was born Dec. 3, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Alex and Leona Armit. She grew up and attended school in Fort Frances. In 1948, she was united […]

Bert Bosse, 44, of 525 Second St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born April 29, 1957 in St. Quenten, N.B. In 1985, Bert settled in Fort Frances, where he had lived since. He had worked as a self-employed […]

Laura Irvine Mose, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont. (and formerly of 1658 Col. Rd. W.), passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, March 9, 2002. Laura was born in Ireland on June 1, 1911. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and siblings in March, […]

In memory of Marcel Edward Joseph Chabot, who passed away suddenly at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on March 9, 2002, due to a long battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was 32 when he moved to Thompson, Manitoba, where he […]

In loving memory of Lynne van Rooyen, age 55, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2002 in Atikokan, Ont. Lynne was born on March 4, 1947 to the late Harold and Anna Clare Tibbs in Pasadena, Texas. She moved with her family to Fort Frances as a young […]