David James Thornton, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Dave was born March 23, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late George and Grace Thornton. Dave and his parents later moved to Kenora, Ont., where he grew up. Dave married his “American Beauty,” Eva Ann Hengemuehler, […]
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Mary Franko, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born April 7, 1933 in Arbakka, Man. to the late Alicey and Mike Gushulak. Mary lived in Sirko, Man. with her parents, brothers, and sisters, later moving to […]
David Fontana Dear editor: I am writing you this letter out of my genuine concern regarding the health and welfare of the floor staff members here at Rainycrest, in particular those who are working on the east wing. Over the past two-three months, I have noted there has been increased […]
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our precious little angel, Alexa Lee, on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Alexa is survived by her loving parents, Jessica Youmans and Scott Basaraba, and brother, Kaiden, all of Thunder Bay, Ont.; grandparents, Kim and […]
Sadly, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, Sally Hawk, 58, of Big Grassy First Nation, Morson, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. She was born May 23, 1952 in Rainy River, Ont. She will be sadly missed by her children, Jeffery Archie, Olivia Wright, Crystal Hawk, and Russel Hawk; sisters, Virginia […]
Clarence Ira Heatwole, of Barwick, Ont., passed into his eternal reward on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at the age of 68 years, five months, and five days after a prolonged illness. He was born April 6, 1942, in North Lawrence, Ohio to the late Gabriel and Ada (Eberly) Heatwole. On […]
It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Bill Blasky announces his sudden and untimely passing at the age of 51. He is survived by his wife, Colleen, of 28 years, and sons, Neil and Trevor; sister, Carol Jodouin (Gary); niece, Melanie Jodouin and nephew, Derek Jodouin (wife, Kathleen, […]
Doug Armand Desaulniers is now at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Todd (Tammy), Tina (Rob), Douglas (Rosellen), and Terry (Bobbi); and his grandchildren, Cassie, Christopher, Tanner, Paris, Nathan, and Ashton. Doug also is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Joseph […]
Nestor Falls may only boast a few hundred residents but its vibrant community spirit would make towns many times its size green with envy. Take, for instance, the spirited campaign underway to have Nestor Falls proclaimed the “Ultimate Fishing Town.” The community surged past Dauphin, Man. over the weekend and, […]
