Obituaries

Gertrude Elizabeth Maunsell September 17th, 1935 – September 5th, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gertrude (Gertie) Maunsell, who passed away peacefully at the Dryden Hospital on September 5th, with her family by her side. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kristine Kaemingh (David),…...

We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Bryan, on September 4, 2023, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with his family by his side. Bryan was born on January 22, 1932, in Morris, Manitoba to his parents Sara and Albert Hill. Bryan grew up in Morris, Manitoba and…...

Rhonda Lynn LeBel September 23, 1956 – August 31, 2023 It’s with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Wife. Rhonda was born in Atikokan Ontario to Clarence Nelson and Barbara Dustin and grew up in Burgland ON. Rhonda most enjoyed spending…...

Peacefully on August 27, 2023 with her husband by her side Sandra (Sandy) Louise Woods (Hutchison) passed away after a short battle with cancer. Born September 23, 1947 to Ross Alexander & Wanda Marie Hutchison. Sandra was the second of seven children and was raised on the Hutchison Farm in…...

Virginia Mable Piche April 29, 1942- August 26, 2023 This August 26th, Virginia Mable Piche took her final breath, with her family by her side after a courageous struggle with Dementia where she found peace at Patricia Gardens in Dryden, ON. Virginia’s legacy will forever remain in the hearts of…...

Alexander Raymond Derosier May 7, 1998 – August 16, 2023 It is with profound sorrow and sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Alexander Derosier. He was the beloved son of Andrea Brown and Patrick Derosier and treasured by his siblings. Alex was a quiet man with a…...

Clifford (Chum) Herbert Sutherland December 22, 1952 – July 30, 2023 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Cliff on July 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70 years. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario to Shirley and Cliff Sutherland, Chum was big…...

Harvey Lloyd Grabstad passed away peacefully at Dryden District General Hospital on 17 August, 2023 with family and friends by his side at the age of 77 years. Born in Dryden on 21 October 1945, he is predeceased by his wife Roberta (nee Roach). Harvey is lovingly remembered by his…...

Charlotte Violet Whyte (née Clearwater) September 27, 1920 – August 17, 2023 Charlotte was born on September 27, 1920 in Roseisle, Manitoba. She lived there until she met guitar player John Laurenson Whyte in Graysville, Manitoba where he was playing at a dance. They married and lived in Winnipeg until…...