Jeannine Shine, 66, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous four-year battle. Jeannine was born Dec. 4, 1945 in Fort Frances to George and Helen Chabot. She was united in marriage to Harvey Shine on Aug. 17, […]
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Patricia Alice Huntus (née Findlay) passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Brantford, Ont. Patricia was born in Dryden, Ont. in 1933. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Onni Tapio Huntus, in September, 2011; her parents, Alexander and Mary Findlay; and two brothers, David Findlay and Ronald […]
Elaine passed away peacefully on March 28, 2012 after a lengthy struggle which included many triumphs following a major stroke in September 2002. Elaine was born on May 15, 1925 to Ella and Ronard Kleven in Sprague, MB, the second of five children. As a young child she lived in […]
Barb MacDonell Dear Mike: 2012 is the 36th anniversary of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority “Daffodil Drive” in Fort Frances and area. With our partners, the Canadian Cancer Society, the members of Beta Sigma Phi sell beautiful live daffodils in a one-day drive. The proceeds of the “Daffodil Drive” go […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mayva McFayden on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mayva was born Dec. 31, 1925 in Emo Ont. to Evelyn and Gerald McDiarmid. She was raised in Fort Frances, where she attended public […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, and partner, Charles Wesley Smith of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont., on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the age of 46. Charles Wesley was born Feb. 7, 1966 in Fort Frances, Ont. to John “Fred” […]
Alice Johnson, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 26, 2012 at her residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Alice was born Dec. 6, 1941 at Crow Lake, Ont. to Tom and Rose Shebegagit. She was united in marriage to Ed Johnson, and resided in Seine River and Sabaskong First Nations. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Darechuk on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the age of 53. Beloved husband of 32 years to Elaine Darechuk (nee Guilbeault); loving father of Nicole Darechuk and Sheena Darechuk (Chad O’Brien); and proud G of Quinn and Conner […]
John Chornabay, 74, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cremation has taken place, and at his request there will be no service. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
The family of Aileen Emelia Brown was by her side as she peacefully passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospice after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born April 2, 1930 in Finland, Ont. to Ville and Annie Juhala (Pietila). She was predeceased by her […]
The family of Mary Williams is sad to announce the passing of their mother and grandmother, who peacefully slipped away, with family at her side, on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at age 75. Mary was born Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1937 in Newcastle, […]
After the summer workouts, the training camps, the exhibition contests, the regular-season affairs, and the playoff rounds, here we are. This Sunday night in Spooner, the SIJHL season will begin its final chapter as the best-of-seven series to determine this year’s Bill Salonen Cup champ gets underway between the Wisconsin […]
