It is with deep sadness that the family of Dorothy Gate (McNally), 85, announce her passing on December 17, 2025, at the Rainy River Hospital. Dorothy was born to Charles and Mabel Blanche McNally (nee Wood) on November 6, 1940, in Rainy River, Ontario. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents […]
Obituaries
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother Violet (Vi) Doucette (nee Shine) who peacefully passed away December 7, 2025, with her family by her side following a tragic fall. Violet was born April 21, 1945, and grew up on the […]
Nicole-Marie Bos, age 31, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Born on July 5, 1994, also in Winnipeg, Nicole-Marie spent most of her life in the city she called home. Nicole-Marie was a vibrant and spirited individual whose presence brought joy and laughter to those around […]
Stanley Vernon Calder passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 12, 1947, to Stanley (Beaver) and Lillian (nee Lucas) Calder. Stan is survived by his wife Vicki, with whom he shared […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Caden Cunningham announce his sudden passing on December 5, 2025, at the age of 21. Caden was born in Fort Frances on June 16, 2004. He was predeceased by his father Reijo Tyrvainen; Nana Connie Cunningham; Grandfather Leroy Cunningham; Great-Grampa and […]
Bruce Houck passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on February 15, 1934, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Bruce lived a life defined by dedication to family, service to his country and province, and a deep commitment to community. Bruce was raised in Fort Frances, […]
Manidoo Gekek Kwe With love and regret, we announce the passing of Betty Ann, born on November 22, 1955, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Betty Ann passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, and devotion. Betty Ann was a proud East-Ender, […]
The family of Calvin Robertson announce his passing at the age of 94 at his residence on December 6, 2025. Cal was born in Rainy River on August 1, 1931, to parents Wilfred and Annie Robertson (nee Gamsby). He was united in marriage to Noreen Rogers in 1952, and they […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Janice Ann Wiersema (nee Selman) announce her passing on December 12, 2025, days after her 81st birthday, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre after a short battle with cancer. Janice was born on December 4, 1944, in Blue Township, […]
Jo-Anne was born and raised in Fort Frances and moved to Toronto in September 1969. Don Balkwill and Jo-Anne Perry were married on Halloween Day, October 31, 1970. Jo-Anne would usually travel to Fort Frances yearly to visit family After a diagnosis of Lung Cancer in January 2025 Jo-Anne declined Surgery, Chemotherapy […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Victoria Decaire, 90, of Fort Frances, formerly of Pinewood, Ont., announce her passing on December 3, 2025 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Nov. 23, 1931 – Dec. 05, 2025 It’s never easy to write an obituary for someone. You want to capture the essence of that person, but not make it too long, that people lose interest. You’d want it to be as if that person wrote it. If my Mom was […]
