With profound sorrow we mark the passing of Helen Joyce Krag, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at the age of 75. Helen was born May 31, 1934 in Devlin, Ont. She married Basil “Bud” Krag on Oct 23, 1954. She was predeceased by Bud; her parents, Elsie […]
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Louisa MacNab, 99, formerly of Chapple Township, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Oct. 9, 1910 in Gaspe, Que. Together with her husband, Robert, they moved to Rainy River District in the 1950s, settling on a […]
Keith Daniel Preston, 67, of 15 Evergreen Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. He was born May 9, 1942 in Guelph, Ont. to the late Herbert and Maria Preston. Keith, along with his two brothers and […]
Joseph William Gray, who was born Sept. 19, 1941 in St. Boniface, Man., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Growing up first in Arbor Vita and then in La Vallee, Joe often spoke about the tough times his parents went […]
Bertrand (Bert) Kenty, 59, passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. with his wife and family by his side. Bert was born Oct. 31, 1950 in Sainte-Elizabeth-de-Prouix, Que. to Joseph-Henri Kenty and Rosebela Trembley. Bert worked in the bush […]
Diane Maxey Dear editor: Another Christmas season of music has come to an end. It has been a most wonderful two months of rehearsals and performances for all my groups. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank each and every one of the participants. They have shown […]
Not many people are likely to shed a tear when we close the book on 2009 at midnight tomorrow. On top of a deep recession that was ravaging the country, the local economy took an extra hit back in the spring with word AbitibiBowater was filing for bankruptcy protection—leaving many […]
Lois Nikkel (nee Kelso), 74, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont. and Gimli, Man., went to her eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at the Charleswood Care Centre in Winnipeg, Man. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Edward Nikkel of Winnipeg, Man.; daughter, Linda Nicolson of Winnipeg, Man. […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Alphonse Langlais, 41, on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Rene was born July 26, 1968 in Emo, Ont. to Alphonse and Annette (Sanche) Langlais, the youngest of 11 children. Rene grew up on the family farm in Pinewood, […]
Enrico (Rico) Perin, 95, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, formerly of 1008 Walker Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at his residence on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Rico was born Sept. 29, 1914 in Cordenons, Italy to Joe and Angelina Perin. He was the youngest son of a […]
In loving memory of Gordon Owen McLeod, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1933. Gordon was a successful business owner and a long-time member of the millwright union. His millwright profession gave […]
Enos R. Nighswander, 68, of Barwick, Ont., passed away suddenly at the Woodside Mennonite Church following the worship service on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. He was born Sept. 24, 1941 at Stouffville, Ont. to Fred and Ada (Reesor) Nighswander. On April 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to Arlene […]
