Obituaries

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marg on February 26, 2024, after a very brief illness. Marg was born in Portage LaPrarie, where she was raised on the family farm. She worked as a switch board operator until she met the love of her life Ben…...

Ron (Coco) Dougall, aged 81, passed away on February 18, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. He was born on May 20, 1942, to Doreen and Frank Dougall in Kingston, Ontario. Ron was a beloved member of his community, known for his passion for…...

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Vivian Hodge on February 14, 2024 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ontario. She is survived by her three beloved daughters Erin (Justin) Leclerc, Angie (Darrell) Rody, Julie (Cyril) Acres; beloved grandchildren: Taylor, Jayden, Logan, Jacey,…...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Groves, following a hard fought battle, with his family by his side. He grew up in Dryden and always considered it his home. John married Peggy in 1971, and they moved to Ignace in 1978, where they built their home and…...

In loving memory of Charles Mitchell MacDonald, aged 79, born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in 1944, he was the third of nine children born to Norman and Ruth MacDonald. The family relocated to Dryden in 1961. Affectionately known as Chuck to his family and friends, he was not only…...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dale Richard Froome following a hard fought battle with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Audrey, son Darren (Jana) granddaughter Janessa (Tyler) Krista (Logan) great granddaughters Lily and Jessa, his buddy Pepper and many friends.…...

It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Helen Ariss (Lichty) on February 5, 2024. Helen was a very creative person with her sewing and quilt making as well as an excellent cook, her cheesecake was a family favorite. She was kind and generous and always willing…...

Gordon lived in the Waldhof area for 35 years after retiring from the University Of Nebraska at Omaha as a Professor and Associate Dean in the Art & Science division. Many years ago, he had decided to retire in this beautiful area. He loved boating, fishing & shore lunch. He…...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father and Opa, Herman Rottler, on February 4, 2024, at the remarkable age of 94. He passed at Dryden Regional Health Centre surrounded by family and friends. He maintained his dry sense of humor until the end,…...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Conrad Frederick Schneider in Dryden on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Sheryl Schneider, and Kim Rae (Ken), three grandchildren, Angela Schneider, Amber Rae (Luke) and Holly Rae. He was predeceased by…...