Obituaries

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…...

It is with loving hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of E. Doreen Olson at 88 years of age, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, with her family at her side. Doreen was born on October 19, 1935, in Beausejour, Manitoba to Edward and Bertha Boss. As the eighth…...

James Darwin Langford passed away on March 29, 2024 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with family by his side. Darwin was born in Thessalon on March 6, 1955 to Burton and Marjorie Langford. He grew up in Blind River but moved to Northwestern Ontario to begin what would be…...

It is with utmost sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear granddaughter, niece, cousin, auntie and mother Nina Aileen May Thompson.  She is predeceased by her grandfathers Steven Keeash and Maio Quequish, her parents Samanus Keeash and Roger Thompson and her only sister, Stephanie Keeash, uncles Clifford and…...

In loving memory of Edith Pearl Croom, known by all as Pearl. She was born and raised in Humboldt, Saskatchewan to her loving parents Clifford and May Robinson. She always had a caring nature and loved to help others, which led to her arrival in Dryden, ON in the year…...

In loving memory of Kenneth Martin Park, age 73, who passed away on February 26, 2024 in Toronto. Ken was born February 9, 1951 in Dryden, Ontario; the second son of Irene and Leslie Park. After graduating from Dryden High School, Ken went on to study at the University of…...

Doug passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ontario with family by his side. Doug was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on December 5, 1927 to William and Rose Lake. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley, parents William and Rose, sister…...