It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Clugston, 38, on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Troy was born and raised in Owen Sound, Ont. and attended the University of Guelph, where he graduated in 1995 with honours with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. In […]
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Mr. Herman Loveday, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at home. Herman was born June 23, 1926 in Saskatchewan to Charles and Lily Loveday. He moved with his family to Kingsford Township, Ont. at an early age, where he grew up and attended school. On Oct. 6, […]
William Adam Madill, 84, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2011 peacefully at home in Duluth, Mn. He was born Oct. 11, 1926 to William and Ann (Handjik) Madill in Rainy River, Ont. William served in the U.S. Army during WWII, earning his American citizenship. He married Olga Zeleny on April […]
Clifford Crawford passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held in the spring, with a complete obituary to follow.
James William “Jim” Carmody, 70, of Devlin, Ont., passed away peacefully, with his loving wife at his side, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born Aug. 16, 1940 in Fort Frances to Lloyd and […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Bert Booth, 98, of Atikokan, Ont. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at the Atikokan General Hospital. Bert was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Lincolnshire, England to the late Thomas and Emma Booth. He immigrated to Canada in 1927 […]
Peter Gardiman Sr. passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Peter was born Jan. 11, 1936 in Pravisdomini, Pordenone, Italy. He came to Canada in 1954, settling in Atikokan and taking work with Steep Rock Iron Mines until its closing in 1980. He […]
Roberta Joan Gagne, 81, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Facility, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at her residence. Joan was born Dec. 7, 1929 in Guelph, Ont. to the late Robert and Bertha Cunningham and was raised in Milton, Ont., where she attended elementary […]
From the brave souls who took the “plunge” into Sand Bay last New Year’s Day to the 320 people who turned out Saturday for the community Christmas dinner at Knox United Church, 2010 marked another year of annual events interspersed with unexpected occurrences of triumph and tragedy, controversy and inspiration […]
Kathy Cederwall Dear editor: In August, 2003, I attended Stratton’s centennial. It was a celebration that I remember and cherish. As part of the event, the Stratton Centennial Committee was compiling information from community members and former residents for a history book. A request for a $30 down payment was […]
Glen Treflin, 59, of 906 Fourth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 21, 1951 in Rainy River, Ont. to Leonard and Frances (Desrosier) Treflin. On June 3, […]
Ila A. McLennan (nee Frant), 84, of Appleton, Wis., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1926 in Tornio, Finland, the daughter of the late Emil and Sylvia Frant. As a young child, she moved with her parents to Fort […]
