Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David William Whitten on June 9th, 2024. David was born in Scarborough, Ontario on December 2nd, 1928, he was the 4th child born to Harold Burgess Whitten and Dorothy Field. His parents met during WW1 when Harold was sent…...

After months of battling against declining health, Elsie passed away at the Dryden Regional Health Centre peacefully surrounded by family. Elsie was born in Fort Frances to Olga and Fred Alexander. She was raised in Sioux Lookout and later moved to Dinorwic. After proudly finishing college courses in 1978 with…...

In loving memory of Alison Jean Szabo, who passed away peacefully in Dryden on June 5, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Alison was born July 1, 1963 and grew up in Oxdrift.  She attended Oxdrift school, Dryden High School and Lakehead University before starting her 36+ year career…...

Our family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend, Courtnee Gardner, born on August 1, 1999. Courtnee was predeceased by her loving grandpa Allan Gardner. She is survived by her mother April Veilleux, father Roland Gardner, sisters Dayna Veilleux (Dakota), and…...

Cindy Frechette passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with family by her side. Cindy was predeceased by brother, Randy Cunningham, her father, Robert Cunningham, stepdad, Carl Hansson, and mother, Valerie Cunningham. She is survived by many including her husband Roland Frechette, son Anthony Frechette…...

It is with deepest sorrow, the family of Dale Morton announce his passing into his heavenly home. On May 30, 2024, Dale passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Dale was born in Belleville, ON to Lewis and Marion Morton, the youngest of one brother and three sisters – the…...

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Linda Woitowicz and Sherry Fisher announce their much-loved Mom’s peaceful passing in her home at Princess Court, Dryden at 86 years old. Vivian will be missed so much by her daughters, Linda (Gerry) and Sherry (Keith), her granddaughters (Lindsay, Stacey, and…...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ross Davidson, who passed away suddenly on May 29th at the age of 76. Ross is survived by his daughters Valerie Davidson (Chris) and Vickie Davidson (Phil), four cherished grandchildren Cassidy and Kaitlynn Desjardins, and David and Daphne…...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father Joseph Lassu who left us peacefully on May 17, 2024 at the age of 87. Born in Hungary, Joe lived through the turmoil of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Seeking a better life, he courageously emigrated to…...

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, nana, and friend, Butsie. Butsie was born in Dryden on July 28, 1951 to Nora and Henry Besselt.  At 14 years old, she met the love of her life, Brent.  They were married 4 years later, with…...