Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, James Croom. James passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 78 years. James was born on April 19, 1945, to parents Albert and Viola Croom.…...

In loving memory of Jacqueline Rose Derosier, age 49, who passed away peacefully with her children by her side at Winnipeg Health Science Centre on October 30th, 2023. Jacqueline is predeceased by her grandparents Napoleon and Mabel Derosier and Tom Belmore, her aunties Marylin Derosier, Thelma Ledoux (auntie Deewee), Frances…...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Valoree May MacKinnon announces her passing and the end of her journey with us on October 26, 2023. We will mourn her with an enormous emptiness left in our lives that shall be forevermore filled with memories of a gentle and…...

On October 21, 2023, Zoe Ruth Tetley (Bjorklund) loving, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister passed away peacefully at the age of 62, at Lakeshore Long-Term Care Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Zoe is survived by her son, Eric and granddaughter, Violet Grace, her mother Grace Bjorklund and siblings Naomi (Leonard)…...

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…...