Obituaries

Ralph Allan Pietila passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2024 in Ignace Ontario. Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma (Lockman) and sons, Craig, and Sheldon (JJ).  He also is survived by five grandchildren, Kaitlin (Wade), Ryan (Claire), Kaeley, Erica, and Madison and two…...

Betty Finlayson, aged 84, passed away on April 6, 2024 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, Dryden, ON. Born on September 30, 1939 to John and Beatrice, Betty was a beloved member of her community known for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering love for the Disney character Tinkerbell. Betty’s life…...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Delaney of Dryden, Ontario on April 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Joseph Gerard Jude Delaney was born on April 14, 1954 in Quebec City, Quebec. His parents were William Evoy Delaney and Mary Eileen Conway both of…...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunty, cousin, and friend Margret Belinda Pelly, on April 7th, 2024. Belinda, who was also known as B, passed away peacefully in her sleep after years of battling dementia. She is survived…...

Donard P. Vieira, 52, of Dryden, Ontario, unexpectedly passed away on April 1, 2024. Donard, more fondly known as Don or Donny, was born to Jose and Maria Fatima Vieira, on December 23, 1971, in Dryden, Ontario. Don spent his entire life in his hometown of Dryden, where he attended…...

In loving memory of Wendy, born June 14, 1949 in Gladstone, Manitoba to John and Eileen Schramm, who passed away peacefully at the DRHC on April 6, 2024. She moved to Dryden where she had her two daughters. Later in life, she moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan with her loving spouse…...

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leslie Wayne Catlin, age 71 at the Dryden Regional Health Center surrounded by people who loved him. Les was definitely one of a kind. Anyone who knew Les, knew that he loved everyone with his entire heart. Les leaves a huge…...

Alice Beatrice Pakarinen of Wabigoon, Ontario passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side at Princess Court, Dryden, Ont. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Alice had an indomitable spirit and a sharp mind and the life she lived displayed those characteristics. She loved…...

In loving memory of Jakob (Jack) Rhyner, who passed away unexpectedly at home on Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024). Jack was born in Waldhof, Ontario on March 27, 1958 to his parents Helen and Jakob Rhyner. Jack was the first of the Rhyner children to join the family dairy farm…...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brian Emile Nicolas Delaronde, who left us on April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Brian, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and laughter that will forever be cherished by…...