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Obituaries

Ronald McKay

Ronald Gary McKay, born in Winnipeg, MB on June 20, 1937, passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Dad grew up and lived most of his life in Dryden, Ontario which is located in Northwestern Ontario. He called it God’s Country. As a child his family…...

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Mary Lyle

Our family is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Mary Louise Lyle on May 17th, 2024, at the age of 77. Mary was born in Dryden on February 27, 1947, to Wesley and Mary Shaffer. She was a twin with her sister Alice and had 6 other siblings. Mary…...

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Donald Tattrie

Dad left this world peacefully on May 13, 2024 after receiving a cancer diagnosis in December and fighting hard until now. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Irene (Teeple) Tattrie, brother Earl (Barb) Tattrie step-father Albert Danielson, first wife Barbara, and our Mom, Joyce. Dad lives on in…...

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Darlene Pearson

Darlene was born in Ogema, Saskatchewan on March 3, 1934, spending her early years on the family farm and attending school. Darlene married Jim Pearson in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, 1954. They moved to Kenora, then on to Dryden where they made their home. Darlene worked at the Royal Bank until retirement. Darlene…...

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Margarite Spicer

In loving memory of Marg Spicer, age 92, who passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on May 12, 2024. Marg is survived by her daughter Lori Barker (Bart) , daughter-in-law Cathy Spicer; grandchildren Dale Barker (Rebecca), Shawn Barker (Marissa), Drew Spicer (Chris Broman),…...

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Sharon Patterson

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Patsy Bazinet

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Patsy, age 61, May 9, 2024.  Patsy Bazinet was the youngest child of Rose and Donald Bazinet. Born in Sturgeon Falls Ontario, Patsy was a welcome addition to an already large family.  From day one Patsy won…...

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Arlene Hammond

On May 9, 2024, Arlene Mary Ellen “Chum” Hammond, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, slipped gently from this world, and into the arms of her beloved husband, who left this earthly world just five months prior. Chum was born in Kenora, Ontario on October 5, 1936,…...

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Arthur Leslie Spragg

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Arthur Leslie Spragg, of Ignace, on Wednesday the 8th of May 2024, at the age of 81 years. Arthur (Bud) will be lovely remembered by his wife of 61 years, Penny; children Rusty (Jennifer), Marcus (Melissa),…...

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Bette Donovan

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother Bette Donovan at the age of 83 on May 8th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in Dryden, ON. Bette was born in Chatham ON, raised in Bracebridge ON and lived in many places in…...

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