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Obituaries

Kathy Kaufmann

It is with heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Kathy Ann Irene Kaufmann, age 64 of Minnitaki, Ontario, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre January 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Kathy first met her beloved husband, Gord, while working as a waitress at The Central Restaurant…...

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Wayne Buttner

Today we mourn the loss of Wayne Joseph Buttner. From a young age Wayne loved woodworking, mechanical work, his family, and his friends. Wayne had the biggest heart. If anyone needed anything Wayne would be right there doing what he could for anyone in need. He was born in Nipigon,…...

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Sophie Medwid

It is with great sadness that the Family announces the peaceful passing of Sophie Medwid on January 10, 2023 at Princess Court with her family by her side. Sophie is survived by her son David and wife Pamela. Grandchildren Michael (Caitlin), Stephanie (Adam) and Christina, Laura (Jordan), Sarah (Derrick), Jaime…...

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Douglas Cochrane

Forever In Our Hearts God looked around his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon His earth And saw your loving face. He saw your path was difficult And he closed your weary eyes. He whispered “Peace be thine” And gave you wings to fly. It…...

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Bernice Anderson

With heavy hearts, the family announces the sudden passing of their beloved Bernice at the age of 64 at the Thunder Bay Health Science Centre. Bernice was raised in Dryden, where she met her first love Martin at the young age of 16. They married a couple years later, with…...

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Margaret Halverson

Our beloved wife, mother, Grandma/Nana and friend was called home January 5, 2023, with her family by her side at the DRHC. Peggy was born October 18, 1936, to Ben and Rose Savinac in Dryden, Ontario.  Peggy was predeceased by her mother and father, brother Tommy, sisters Jenny Singbell and…...

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Kenneth Kerney

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth David Kerney, more fondly known to most as KK. Ken passed away peacefully at Dryden Regional Health Centre surrounded by family at his side. Survived by his wife Wendy, sisters Connie, Janice (Bob), Jill (Roger), Marsha…...

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Robina Cerezo

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., continuing on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., continuing on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 12…...

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Paula Colegrove

Colegrove, Paula Kay (Powers) of Eagle River, Ontario, CA died on January 2, 2023, due to complications from Covid.  Paula was born at home in Anamosa, IA on September 4, 1938. Paula led an active life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She deeply loved her family and was much…...

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Michael “Mike” Zawacki

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Michael Richard Zawacki on December 29, 2022, at the age of 68, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Mike worked many years as a Millwright at numerous mills around Northern Ontario but his true love was spending time out on…...

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