Nettie Beth McBride (née McKinley), aged 96, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed into glory late in the morning on October 23, 2022, six weeks after her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, with her children by her side, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. In her own words, Mom gave […]
Obituaries
Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Jason Charles Vien, 45, of Fort Frances, Ontario on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Jason was born on October 26, 1977, in Fort Frances to parents Harvey and Micheliane Vien. He […]
It is with great sadness the family of John Albanese announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday March I, 2023 at La Verendrye Hospital. Next, he joined the Chamber of Commerce where he served as President. Finally in 1985, John found his true calling becoming a member of Town Council, serving […]
Waawaatay/Waabanokwe (woman of dawn/sunrise) Michelle loved being called “grandma” by her grandchildren. Michelle was born in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 21, 1975, to Kelvin and Judy Morrison. Michelle lived on her community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning F.N. with her husband Terry Allan. Together they raised three children: Keira Leigh […]
The family of Rodney Cyril Carpenter sadly announces his passing on February 25, 2023, at La Verendrye hospital in Fort Frances. Rodney was born in Baudette, Minn., on September 16, 1961, to parents Obie and Annalou (Kreger) Carpenter. As a young boy he would cut grass and as an adult […]
The family of Ivan Colgan sadly announce his passing in Coeur d’Arlene, Oregon. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Nelson Dale Hoard was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father February 21, 2023. Remaining to remember and honour Dale’s legacy is his wife of 60 years Darlene (Lambert) along with his four children: Sherry (Wayne) Kaun and Laura (Albert) Ellman, Curtis Hoard and Wade (Jennifer) Hoard; as well as special […]
August 31, 1942 – February 21, 2023 Steven was born in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, Treaty #3. Steven was a proud member of Couchiching First Nations and was also from the Bear Clan. He is a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative, friend, and loved one to many near and far. Steven […]
Waapishkasing February 4, 1955 – February 26, 2023 Early Sunday morning, Brian Major went to be with the Lord and his Maker. His beloved wife, Diane Major and the family wish to inform family and friends of his passing. Brian was born in Kenora, Ont., and raised in Whitefish Bay […]
It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing on February 8, 2023, of Ron McAlister at Rainy River Hospital Long Term Care. Ron was born September 20, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents John and Florence McAlister. He grew up in the Toronto area. Until 1991, he worked […]
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Lenard “Len” McCormick announces his peaceful passing on February 23, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Len was born in Emo, Ont., on April 5, 1942 to Ted and Marg (nee Wilson) McCormick. Len […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Miller at his home February 23, 2023, with his family. Steve was born on March 26, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana. He came to Canada in the 1960s when his parents purchased two tourist camps in Nestor Falls, Ont. […]






