Walter Martin, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully to his heavenly reward on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the age of 83 years, nine months, and 17 days, after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1933 in Elmira, Ont. to the late Edward and Nancy Martin. He gave […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Reg Rogers announces his passing on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife, Carol Morrisseau; daughter, Michelle (Steve) and their children, Karmon, Kourtney, and Kane; stepdaughter, Darlene and her children, Jamie, Anthony, and […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Douglas Roy McLeod. He was born on Oct. 1, 1926 and passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Dad had a very full life and if you were lucky enough to be his friend, you were lucky […]
Oliver Joseph Nault, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Oliver was born in Rainy River on May 18, 1949 to Ulysse and Lucienne Nault (nee Cayer). He was a lifelong resident of Rainy River. Oliver began working for the CN Railroad in June of […]
Surrounded by his family, Robert (“Bob”) Steele, 76, formerly of Barwick, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 in Oshawa, Ont. He was the loving father of Dianne and Samantha Steele (Jeff Cook); and doting grandpa to Leeah, Nicolaus, Sienna, Ivy, and Colton. He was also good friends with Al […]
With broken hearts and great sadness, we, the family of Alex Wilson, announces his sudden passing in the arms of his wife at their home on the farm. Alex and Linda were farmers at heart and shared their passion, side by side, for their 53 years of marriage. He would […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dianna Engstrom on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at Squamish General Hospital in Squamish, B.C. after many years of battling cancer. She was surrounded daily by her family and many close friends. Dianna is survived by her son, Doug (Barbara); […]
I am compelled to take photos of old abandoned houses. I can’t help myself. I used to have my camera in my car specifically for this purpose whenever I was behind the wheel. Now I have an iPhone that simplifies the process, though the quality of my photos may have […]
“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” A.A. Milne, of “Winnie the Pooh” fame, penned that quote long ago. But I’ll bet you a box of chocolate-covered cherries he stole it from his wife, Dorothy, when he overheard her whispering what he […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Irene Lillian Huntley announces her passing on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario. Irene was born on January 7, 1933 in Eriksdale, Manitoba to Arthur and Abelone Izzard. She came to Fort Frances in the […]
