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Obituaries

Elsie Pollard

Mrs. Elsie Pollard at the age of 81 of Dryden, Ontario passed away peacefully with her son Stephen and her siblings by her side in the Thunder Bay Hospital. Elsie was born in Pinewood, Ontario on December 28, 1940 to Florence and Edward Desserre. She grew up in North branch,…...

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Jack Pitchenese

In loving memory of Jack Pitchenese who passed away on June 19, 2022. Jack is survived by his children; Shyanne Strong and family, Miles (Roxanne, Carter and Broncs) Zack (Darian, Hunter Naise and Kenzie), and Jenny (Colin, Lakyn and Drayson), brothers; Don (Dolly), and Daniel (Phyliss), and sisters; Beverly, Julia…...

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Erick Leonard Richter

In his own home as per his wishes, with dignity and courage, his family peacefully said goodbye to a husband, father, step-father, brother-in-law; step grand-father, step great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Born in Winnipeg, Erick grew up an only child on a farm in the Carman, MB area to immigrant parents. …...

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Harry Van Ryswyk

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Harry James Van Ryswyk. Born on June 9th, 1980, son of Patricia and William Van Ryswyk of Dryden, ON. Leaving to mourn his loss is his brother John, sister-in-law Diana, nephew Cohen, niece Eliza Van Ryswyk of Grand…...

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Roy “Ted” Mitchell

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted (Roy) Mitchell at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on June 13, 2022. Ted was born in Midland, Ontario on December 27th 1939 to Roy and Annie (Smith) Mitchell, where he spent his…...

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Stanford “Stan” Jensson

It is with great sadness that the family of Stan Jensson announce his passing on June 9 2022, at the age of 87. Stan will be lovingly remembered by his family and many great friends. His wife and best friend of 60 years, Maxine. His children Brent (Charmaine), Donna (Dennis),…...

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Melva Nordstrom

Melva Nordstrom , age 92, born March 12, 1930 passed away at DRHC on June 5, 2022. Melva is survived by her son Richard of Eagle River, brother Walter (Alice) Greaves of Dryden, sister Beatrice (Stan) Church of Dryden, sister-in-laws Chrissy Slota of Dryden and Margaret Greaves of Manitoba as…...

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Giuseppina “Josie” Antoinette Reccia/Ricci

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and nonna. Giuseppina Antoinette Reccia / Ricci (nee Frantiello) on June 6, 2022. Josie was born on May 6, 1929, to Rosa and Battista Frantiello, in San Angelo in Grotte, Italy and immigrated to Canada in April…...

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Garnet Eyjolfson

After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, Garnet Lydor Sveinn Eyjolfson passed away June 7th, 2021 at the age of 76, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Garnet was born on May 23, 1945 in Riverton, Manitoba, to Steve and Una Eyjolfson.  He is survived by his…...

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Marilyn Leutschaft

It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Frances Leutschaft announce her passing at the age of 52 on May 30, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1970, in Dryden, the youngest daughter to Frank and Shirley Leutschaft. After…...

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