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Obituaries

Lorne Mitchell

On the wings of death and sorrow God sends us new hope for tomorrow And in His mercy and His grace He gives us strength to bravely face The lonely days that stretch ahead And know our loved one is not dead But only sleeping and out of sight And…...

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Janalee Ridgway

Dedicated wife, loving grandmother/mother of two, caring sister, and friend to many – passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2023 at the age of 62. Janalee (Jan), who loved to be called Memaw by her grandchildren (and tolerated being called Janie by her brothers), was born in…...

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June Desserre

June Desserre (nee King) June 6, 1942 – June 23, 2023 With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our mother, sister and grandmother, June Beatrice Desserre (nee King), on June 23, 2023. After leaving down home, she and Dad moved to Dryden, built their family home and raised…...

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Joanne Bunney

Joanne Helen Bunney March 9, 1933 – June 21, 2023 Joanne passed away suddenly at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on June 21, 2023. Joanne Helen Bunney (nee Koski) was born in Houghton, Michigan, USA on March 9, 1933. She enjoyed a delightful childhood, surrounded by loving parents, grandparents and…...

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Armin Jeske

Armin Herman Jeske October 14, 1934 – June 17, 2023 In loving memory of Armin Herman Jeske of age 88 years, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Armin was born October 14, 1934 in Dinorwic to Arthur and Martha (Basler) Jeske.…...

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Mary Besyk

Mary Marlene Besyk January 2nd, 1957 – June 9th, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Besyk announces the unexpected passing of their wife, mother, sister and grandma on Friday, June 9th, 2023. Mary Besyk (nee Polischuk) was born in Kenora Ontario on January 2, 1957.…...

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Craig Babij

Craig Babij April 2, 1961-June 4, 2023 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Craig Babij on June 4, 2023. Craig will be forever missed by his wife of 35 years Pauline Babij, children Melissa (Ben) Akis, Tania (Dell) Girdler and grandchildren Jordyn and Delaney. He…...

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Alta Skene

On May 29th, Alta passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of her family, after a very long and fulfilling life. Alta will be forever remembered and missed by her sons; Jack (Ann), Bill (Jan), Blair (Bonny), Calvin (Judy). Grandchildren, Scott, David, Brooke, Lani, Elizabeth, Danielle, John, Jayme, Cameron. Great grandchildren,…...

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Arnold Gardner “Wasznasegese”

It is with profound sadness and grief to announce the passing of “Mizinaa-sigési” Arnold Gardner. He leaves behind his wife Florence, sons Jordan (Derek), and Marlon (Claudette), and grandchildren Trenton, Bailey, Mackenzie, Kentley, Seguin Ray and Hudson, sisters Virgie (Frank) and Margaret, and brother Patrick, with too many cousins, nieces,…...

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Marie Rose Brown

Marie Rose Brown August 28, 1953 – May 30, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend Marie Rose Brown who passed away on May 30, 2023 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre at the age of 69 years.…...

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