Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Louanne Gibson announces her passing on March 13, 2024. She left us to join hands with God and reunite with her husband Garry and very special friend Kathy. Louanne will be remembered and missed by her children, Michele (Brian) Yaroshuk, Sheila…...

We are very sad to announce the passing of Charmaine Barbara Durance (nee Dodge) on March 14, 2024. The family is grateful to the amazing staff at the Dryden Regional Health Centre for their care and support. Charmaine was born in Toronto on March 19, 1935, to Jessie and Gordon…...

There will be a small gathering at the Dryden Community Funeral Home on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 3 – 5p.m., a second gathering will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home from 1 – 2 p.m. for friends, family members, and community members…...

In loving memory of James Howard Prouty who passed away March 6, 2024. He was pre-deceased by his parents Harold and Doreen (nee Thompson) Prouty and his brother Don. He is survived by his wife Brenda Chambers of 51 years. His sons Shawn (Sara), Shane and his daughters Kari (Mark)…...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tyler James “OG” MacLeay, age 44, on March 6th, 2024 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Tyler was born in Thunder Bay, ON on October 8, 1979 to Patti-Ann MacLeay and James Dance. Tyler lived in Thunder Bay most…...

Visitation will take place on Friday March 8, 2024 at the Dryden Community Funeral Home from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. A Traditional Service will follow at 2 p.m. with Father Alan Campeau officiating. Flowers are accepted or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Chance…...

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1 p.m. until time of service at the Wabigoon Lake Health Centre.   A Traditional Service will take place on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. with Ron Indian Mandamin officiating.   Cremation will follow with interment at a later…...

Jim was born in Birsay, Sask. on March 28, 1933 to Marie Seraphine (nee Roussin) and Matthew Doherty. He was one of nine children; but the last surviving one for many years now. The Depression was very difficult for the family; his mother decided to move the family that was…...

Obit to be posted at a later date....

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marg on February 26, 2024, after a very brief illness. Marg was born in Portage LaPrarie, where she was raised on the family farm. She worked as a switch board operator until she met the love of her life Ben…...