With sadness in our hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Bonnie Johnston (Hoard), on July 7, 2009 in Fernie, B.C. at the age of 59. She was born July 10, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late William and Mary Helen Hoard. […]
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William Edward Allen Collett passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 with his family at his side. Bill was born April 14, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. He married his first wife, Darlene, in 1957. He went to the United States in 1963 with his family, residing […]
Diana May Ross, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Diana was born May 22, 1924 in Sussex, England to Charles and Frances Powell. She spent her childhood and early adult years in England, training to become a […]
Sadly, I announce the sudden passing of my only son, Campbell Stewart Smith, 63, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Born in Winnipeg, Man. on April 20, 1946, Cam accompanied his parents to […]
Sadly, I announce the sudden passing of my only son, Campbell Stewart Smith, 63, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Born in Winnipeg, Man. on April 20, 1946, Cam accompanied his parents to […]
It is with great sadness in our hearts that we regretfully announce the passing of Loring William Fichuk, 56, of 220 Sixth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Sept. 20, 1952 in Fort Frances. Loring […]
Born to Jocelyn Armstrong and Tim Cashmore of London, Ont., a boy, Brandon Joseph Cashmore, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on August 24th, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ont. Proud grandparents are Jim & Debbie Armstrong (Fort Frances); Mary Linnenbank (London); Rick Cashmore (Niagara Falls); Great-grandmothers are Maxine […]
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and cherished friend, Deborah Lee Inkster. After her long battle with cancer, this beautiful, talented, and strong woman took her last breath on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at the Marjorie Snowden Willoughby Hospice in […]
Herb Smith was born Sept. 3, 1922 and peacefully passed away on Aug. 24, 2009 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie; daughters, Linda and Judy (Gerry) of Winnipeg, Man., Diane, and Geraldine; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Edith, of […]
William R. Dustin, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at the age of 73 after a lengthy illness. After retiring from the Thunder Bay Police Department at age 50, Bill continued working in his other businesses and opened Dusty’s Car Care. He officially retired […]
Diane Maxey Dear editor: Just when you think Fort Frances and surrounding area has reached its peak of excellence, along comes another performance to equal or top the previous one. “True Up North Mamma Mia” filled the bill this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The sold-out crowds were indicative of […]
Mrs. C. Bruyere Dear editor: As I begin preparing my classes for the upcoming year, I cannot help but reflect on the remarkable group of graduates who exited Fort Frances High School in June. Whatever the venue (arena, court, stage, classroom, or community), the class of 2009 repeatedly distinguished itself […]
