Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Bates on October 9th, 2024.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Garry was born in Manitoulin Island, Ontario in 1942.  He grew up in Chatsworth, Ontario…...

Horst Lang, 82, of Dryden, Ontario, passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2024 with his family by his side Born on May 30th, 1942, in Weissenburg, Germany, to Erna and Friedrich Lang. Horst immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1957, settling in Wabigoon, Ontario. It was in Dryden that…...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Caleb Joseph Christopher Woywada. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba on September 5, 1996 and on September 20, 2024, Caleb suddenly but peacefully started his journey into the spirit world. He was an honest, tell it like it…...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Carolyn Jewett, aged 65, on September 18, 2024. Born to George and Grace Stang on February 12, 1959, in Emo, Ontario, Carolyn was raised in North Branch alongside her siblings Marilyn, Clayton, Donna, and Barbara. During her early…...

The son of one of Dryden’s pioneer families, Roy was born in the Red Cross Hospital to parents Marion Deborah “Dora” Walker (1903 – 1981) of Woodside Manitoba and Leslie Alfred Orvis (1893 – 1982) of Whitby Ontario who moved to Dryden as a young boy. Roy grew up on…...

Monica Pitchenese, known for her kindness, caring, and infectious laughter, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2024, at the age of 27 in Ottawa, Ontario. From an early age, Monica stood out, her creative mind and artistic soul making her a joy to be around. Though shy, she was genuine,…...

Jack “Ace” Bailey passed away peacefully the afternoon of Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1942 to John and Ora. After moving around Saskatchewan for most of his young life, he married the love of his life Mary Ann in…...

Susan “Sue” Wood, known for her kind, caring, and selfless nature, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Dryden, ON. She was born Susan Fairbairn on December 20, 1959, to Betty and John Fairbairn in London, England. Some of the greatest pleasures in Sue’s…...

On September 12, 2024 an incredible man with a huge heart, Ghislain Lupien (Ghus) was taken from us and reunited with his loving wife, Gladys. He passed away at the age of 75 at his home in Dryden, Ontario. Born in Laverlochère, Quebec and raised in Dryden, Ontario, he eventually…...

Marilyn Burns died at the Dryden Regional Health Center on September 6, 2024 with her family by her side following declining health over the last several months. Marilyn was born on April 13, 1937 to Viola Cameron Hutt and Carl Hutt in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Mellie was involved in many…...