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Obituaries

Bryan Crawford

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Bryan” Crawford, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2024 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bryan was born in Dryden, Ontario on September 3, 1958 to Earl and Norah Crawford. He attended Pinewood elementary…...

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Ruth Hadley

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Viola Ruth Hadley, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 90. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Ruth passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born on July 17, 1934, in…...

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Shirley Jantzen

In loving memory of Shirley Ava Jantzen of Dryden, Ontario, who passed away on December 7th, 2024. It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Shirley Jantzen. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Steven and Sophie, her husband John Jantzen, sisters Sally and Vera, and brothers…...

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Samuel Winter

The Reverend Canon Samuel Winter January 17, 1934 – December 1, 2024 We give thanks for the life of the Rev. Samuel Winter, who died peacefully at home in Kingfisher Lake on December 1, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Big Sucker River traditional area between Kingfisher…...

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Sherry Marsh

Sherry Lynn-Louise Marsh (nee McCannon) July 29, 1962 – November 20, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sherry. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her Mother Leona Manchulenko, sister Gloria (Chris), daughter Glenda, son Jordan, and her favorite person…...

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Penny Bruvall

Penelope (Penny) Bruvall, née Wigle, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on November 12, 2024. Family meant everything to Mom, and she was the heart and soul of ours. We will cherish the many memories of her hosting Sunday roast beef suppers and holiday family gatherings with…...

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Alice Marion

In loving memory of Alice Marion who passed away on November 12, 2024, with children and family by her side. Alice is predeceased by her late husband Nelson on March 8, 2004, and both parents James and Elise Chartrand. She is survived by her children Ronald (Josh, Kylie), Jo Ann…...

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Kenneth Smith

With family by his side, Kenneth Arthur Smith, aged 94, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the Dryden Regional Health Center. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Elsie (Marshall); his daughters, Valerie (David Borlang), Leanne (Grant Jackson), Lisa (Mike Durocher), and Judy (Calvin Skene); his grandchildren: Jamie (Mark),…...

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Margaret Hando

Mom was born in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan in 1931, to Steve and Mary Szabo. They were immigrants from Hungary and had four children. The land was poor, the living was hard, and the stories were many, and after some years, they called it quits and moved to Gladstone, Manitoba. There she…...

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Craig Wolanin

It is with the saddest of hearts that we advise of the unexpected passing of our loved one, Craig Edward Wolanin, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Craig was born and raised in Dryden, attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Dryden High School.  As a child, Craig attended mass regularly with…...

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