Obituaries

A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Father Mike Mahoney officiating. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery near Mary Beth’s family farm is to be held at a later date. The family of Mary Beth is…...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geralyn “Kim” Gushulak in the early hours of July 28, 2025, at the Dryden Regional Hospital. Kim was born on January 3, 1958, in Dryden, Ontario. Surrounded by the love of her family, she left this world as she lived—strong, courageous, and…...

It is in deep sorrow that we announce the death of Linda Pearl Jewett which occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband Edward Jewett and grandson Kevin Basaraba. She leaves behind her daughters Bonnie Hatfield of Dryden, ON and Tammie Basaraba of Fort Frances, ON,…...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John (Ian) Fults at the age of 81. Born in Inverness, Scotland, he came to settle in Canada as a young boy with his twin brother and parents. Ian married Carolle in 1969 and started their family and future together.…...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bruce Kenneth Smith, fondly known as Smitty, of Terrace BC. at the age of 74. Smitty was born to Robert and Gladys Smith (Auren) on March 1, 1950 in Dryden, Ontario.…...

It is with deep sadness we inform you that Susan passed away suddenly at her home in Dryden, Ontario May 26, 2025. Susan was the 6th child and 3rd daughter, born July 21, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jack and Kate “Ida” (nee Douglas) Carr. She was raised in Manitoba…...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marjorie Down Martin at the age of 87 Marjorie passed June 21, 2025, with her family at her side. Marjorie is fondly remembered by her children Debby (Rod), Shelby (Howard) (Simi), Eight grandchildren Teri-lyn (Stefan) Leeah (Mark) Bryan (Laura) Alana,…...

A beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend… Ena Julie St. Anne McCannon, née St. Goddard, passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on July 15, 2025. Ena was a woman of warmth, humor, and deep compassion, who found joy in the simple pleasures of life — the tug…...

“When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure always and forever…” As per his wishes, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northern Critters, Box 1023, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0, or to the Royal…...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Brian James on July 18th, 2025, at the age of 76. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He leaves behind a legacy defined by quiet strength, unwavering love, and steadfast dedication…...