April 9, 1958 – November 27, 2025 With deep sadness, the family of Dean Bruyere announces his passing on November 27, 2025. Born on April 9, 1958, Dean grew up in Fort Frances and proudly graduated from Fort Frances High School with the Class of 1976. On June 22, 1996, […]
Obituaries
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Corrine Kelly announces her passing on November 24, 2025, at the age of 86, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Just a short 10 days after her daughter Amy Kelly’s unexpected passing, Corrine passed away peacefully, surrounded by family […]
James (Jim) Arthur Craig, longtime parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church and member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council #11086, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, in the arms of his wife, Carolyn, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November […]
It is with great sadness the family of Cassie Lillian Fedoruk announce her passing on November 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Cassie was the eldest child of John and Annie Paton, born on June 1, 1930, at 360 3rd St. E, Fort Frances, where she […]
Alice Virginia Ivall (Storkson) passed away surrounded by loving family on November 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alice was born on April 10, 1947, in Rainy River and grew up there. She was the eldest of eight children. From an early age, she took on […]
Ramona Grace McWatt (Bird) passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at Fairview Mennonite Home at the age of 96. Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles William (Bud) McWatt (1929-2019). Ramona will be sadly missed by her children Sharon Caron (Brad), Rick (Jacquie) and Robert (Kim); her […]
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charlotte Louise Robbins, née Mackintosh on November 16, 2025, at the age of 81 after a long and most courageous battle with multiple sclerosis and dementia. Throughout her illness, Charlotte remained caring, dignified, and stoically humble. Charlotte was an […]
It is with deep sadness the family of Delbert Sydney Ross announce his unexpected passing at home on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Delbert was the only child born to Eva (Armstrong) and Sid Ross on April 14, 1944. Delbert was the namesake of his uncle […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Corey Vien, 52, of Fort Frances, Ont., at his residence on November 15, 2025. Corey was born on December 1, 1972, to parents Harvey and Micheliane Vien. He will be greatly missed by his mother Micheliane; his brother […]
Waabi asinikwe Giizhigookwes Sadly the family announces the passing of Ilene Indian, 73, of Onigaming First Nation on Nov. 10, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Ilene was born on December 28, 1951, in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Alfonse and Mary Rose White. Ilene worked for […]
Aabidewebinesiik Aabideweyaasimook – Lynx/Bizhiw Clan It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Melanie Jourdain, 46 years old, of Duluth, Minn., on November 10, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth. Melanie was born in Thunder Bay on January 4, 1979, to parents Priscilla Jourdain and Gordon […]
Ogimaabinesiik – Awaazisii Clan It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amy Kelly announces her unexpected and heartbreaking passing on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 54, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Amy was born to Corrine and Jim H. Kelly of […]
