Obituaries

Lloyd was born and raised in Eagle River. He and his family moved to Dryden in 1970. We all spent many good times at the cabin in Eagle River with family and friends. Dad was a very hard worker and instilled good work ethics in his children and grandchildren. Dad…...

Mary Shorrock passed away peacefully October 20, 2023 in Princess Court, Dryden. Mary was born April 13, 1924 in Rossburn, Manitoba to Herb and Jenny Taylor. Mary grew up on a farm and went on to become a teacher with her first teaching position, a one room schoolhouse in Frogmore,…...

Taylor Perkins passed away suddenly on October 9, 2023, at the age of 48 years. Born in Dryden on April 12, 1975. Taylor is survived by his mother Lori Perkins, sister Leah Perkins, son Seth Perkins, daughter Kendra Perkins, Aunt JoDee Kamm (Bill Bousfield), Uncle Larry Perkins (Charmon MacDonald), and…...

Joe is survived by his daughters Sherri Chagnon and Andra Boyko (Bob), and grandchildren Jamie (Leah), Walker, Payton, and Sydney. He was predeceased by his wife Beryl and Son-in-law Arnie. A Husband, A Father A Husband, A Father and a Grandpa too, This is the legacy we have from you.…...

Peter John Barkman of Dryden, Ontario and a member of Sachigo Lake First Nation died of heart failure sometime during the last week of September 2023 at his residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Peter John Barkman was predeceased by his parents Mary IRENE Barkman (Linklater) of Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario…...

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear brother/uncle at Princess Court, Dryden, Ontario Grant was born at Little Longlac Hospital and raised in Longlac, Ontario. He attended Marjorie Mills Public School and B A Parker Public Schools and then Geraldton Composite…...

Bob was born in Timmins, ON, May 27, 1948 and passed away in Toronto, ON, September 1, 2023. Bob is survived by his wife Teri, brothers Roland (Lynda) of Barrie, ON, and Gary of Surrey, BC, sisters Diane of Brighton, ON, and Faye of Capreol, ON, as well as nieces…...

The family announces the passing of our beloved Maria Teresa Tavares, nee Teixeira, at the age of 95 years on September 20, 2023. Maria was born on May 19, 1928 at Santa Barbara, Soa Miguel, Azores, Portugal. She emigrated to Canada in 1957 and after moving around, settled in Dryden,…...

Jennifer Ann Pinette (nee Sikora) February 10, 1945 – October 1, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jenny (Wife, Mother, Sister, Granny, Great Granny and Friend), a beacon of selflessness and love, after a short battle with cancer. She touched the lives…...

Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Gary was predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Harry Thorne, brother David, wife Elva, son David and son-in-law Ross Sarvis. Gary is survived by his children Heather Sarvis, Laurie Ann Browning (Dave), Jill Lafreniere (Todd), and…...