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Obituaries

Donald Laybourne

Donny passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Donny was the loving husband of Leslie (Whalen) and a dedicated father to Michael (Angela), Jesse (Erin) and Rebecca (Darren). Donny was the proud grandfather of Chase, Aliyah, Matthew, Ryder, Jack and Elora. Donny was predeceased by his mother Jeanette…...

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Gregory Hooke

Wayne (“Hooker”) was born on May 23, 1949 in Port Arthur, but he lived in Dryden for the past 50 years.  His work had him out of town much of his life, but he managed to marry and raise a family, maintain a hobby farm, and participate in many, many…...

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Mike Kirwan

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Kirwan, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, who left us too soon. Michael was a man whose love for his family knew no bounds, and his legacy will live on through the memories he created and the lives he…...

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Lloyd Fuerst

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Lloyd Leonard Fuerst, on March 11, 2025. Lloyd was born on March 7, 1943, in Brokenhead, Manitoba, and had just celebrated his 82nd birthday. He leaves behind his three daughters: Laurie, Kimberley (Tom) Hayden,…...

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Gladys Smith

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gladys Liska Smith, who left this world on March 25, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on August 8, 1937, to Augusta and Fred Irmscher, Gladys lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, leaving behind a…...

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Susan Carter

It is with immense sadness that we announce the very sudden and unexpected passing of Susan Carter (nee Crandell). She leaves behind her soul mate; husband of 30 years, Cliff Carter. Her son Dave Briand, daughter and son-in-law, Lindsey and Justin Fediuk, grandsons Devin Fediuk, Austyn Kroeker, and Jake Fediuk.…...

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William “Parker” Russell

To be posted…   There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. As per his wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice....

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James Bethune

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jim Bethune, who peacefully passed away at the age of 71 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on March 14, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on March 23, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to…...

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Kevin Peterson

Kevin Peterson passed away March 15, 2025 at the Thunder Bay Health Science Centre at the age of 62. Kevin was born in Fort Frances Ontario on June 29, 1962 to Charlene and Hilding Peterson. Kevin loved anything to do with the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.…...

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Ross McGregor

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ross Allan McGregor, at home, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with his wife and daughters by his side. Ross was born in Emo, Ontario on September 23, 1935, to Donald and Bethea McGregor. He grew up in Rainy River with three siblings,…...

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