In loving memory of Laura May Almers, 80, a longtime resident of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, April 1, 2002. Laura was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Rainy River to John and Hazel Fadden. She grew up in the […]
Obituaries
Howard Reesman passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alta. on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the age of 94 years at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Bea (Lottie Beatrice), nee Hutchings; two brothers, Homer and Harold; and sister, Reba. Born in Kirksville, Mo., Howard grew […]
Anson Boshkaykin, 90, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Sunday, March 31, 2002. He was born March 15, 1912 in Turtle River, Ont. Anson had lived most of his life in Seine River. He had worked as a trapper, […]
The family of Wilfred F. Lockman sorrowfully announce his passing on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Winnipeg, Man. following a brief illness. Wilf was born Sept. 18, 1923 in Hillsburg Municipality, Man. But at an early age, he moved with his family to a farm north of La Vallee, Ont. […]
Daniel Francis Leroy Sheppard, better known as Roy, passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2002 at the Midland General Hospital while recovering from surgery. His granddaughter, Dawn-Marie, and great-granddaughter, Regan, were beside him. Roy was born to Francis and Bridget Catherine (O’Leary) Sheppard in Toronto, Ont. on Feb. 22, 1921. At […]
In loving memory of Emma Elizabeth Woods, 84, of Rainy-crest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Thursday, March 21, 2002 at her residence with family by her side. Emma was born Aug. 11, 1917 in Fort Frances to Louis and Marie Bruyere. She attended Residential School […]
On March 23, 2002, J. Paul Plumridge passed away peacefully, with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 13, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was predeceased by his father, Lyle and mother, Elizabeth; brother, Maurice; twin brother, Jim; and sisters, Jane, Ann, and Mabel. He will be […]
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 […]
