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Obituaries

Hildegard Hamel

Peacefully, in the bright sunny afternoon of Sunday, January 5, 2025, Hilde Hamel entered into eternal rest. She was 87 years old. Hilde was born in Wuppertal, Germany and came to Canada as a young teenager in 1951. She moved to different communities with her family until she took on…...

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Darleen Nordlund

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected yet peaceful passing of Darleen Nordlund January 2, 2025, at Princess Court in Dryden at the age of 79. Darleen is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Roger Nordlund, her brother Harvey LaBrash, daughter Laura and son-in-law Vic…...

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Edward Senakovicz

In loving memory of Edward James Senakovicz (Ed) who passed away January 3rd at Princess Court in Dryden, Ontario. Ed was born and raised in Ignace Ontario. He attended Ignace Public School, and High School in Thunder Bay. After high school he moved to Toronto to attend The Provincial Institute…...

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Margaret Gosbee

In loving memory of Margaret Gosbee. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom. She was born April 3, 1931 in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan and passed into the presence of her Lord on December 2, 2024....

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Christa Derouin

Christa Derouin (Lands) of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation passed away December 25th, 2025 2:35am (EST) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre – Intensive care Unit due to respiratory complications and heart failure which was amplified by her long battle with kidney failure. Christa truly was a fighter and a…...

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Basil Goodchild

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network, Box 343, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1   Painting Title: He speaks with the spirit…...

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Laurie Desautels

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Desautels, who left us peacefully in Dryden on December 23, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Winnipeg on November 9, 1949, Laurie was a cherished daughter of Ross and Norah Finch, both of whom preceded her…...

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Edward Potter

Edward Potter, a man who was always true to himself, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. Known for walking to the beat of his own drum, Edward’s life was marked by his independence, energy, and love for life’s simple pleasures. A man who relished his relaxation time, Edward was…...

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Jeanette Raslask

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. with Jamie Miller officiating at the First United Church. Jeanette was born in Dryden, Ontario, and lived in Dryden her entire life with her final years spent in Timber Land Estates with her many friends.…...

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Leslie Hearsey

The family of Leslie Thomas Hearsey are saddened to announce his passing on December 20, 2024 following a brief illness. Leslie was born in Osaquan, Ontario on August 28, 1933 to Harold Leslie and Mabel Grace (Storey) Hearsey. Leslie grew up in Osaquan/Ignace living his entire life in the community…...

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