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Obituaries

Lawrence “Larry” Macklem

On Thursday March 17th 2022, Lawrence Rae Macklem, born in 1952 in Fort Frances Ontario to Marjorie and Milford Rae, died peacefully at his home on Blue Lake. His last day was a good one, he puttered about the house and the yard working on projects… digging a hole in…...

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Ronald Panacheese

In Loving Memory of Ronald Simon Panacheese Ozaawi Makwa (Yellow Bear) indizhinakaazMakwa doodemAKA “Big Swig”October 9, 1987 – March 12, 2022 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, life partner, brother, uncle, cousin, and nephew Ronald Simon Panacheese, of Mishkeegogamang…...

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Darren Burnard

Darren Burnard, a member of Wabigoon Lake First Nation, passed away on March 7, 2022 unexpectedly under tragic circumstances.  Despite these circumstances, Darren should be remembered for the loving father he was, a family man at heart, with a caring and nurturing nature whose kids meant everything to him. Simple…...

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Bernadette “Bunny” Voth

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Bernadette “Bunny” Voth, announces her passing on March 13, 2022. Bunny was born in Fort William, Ontario on February 7, 1935 and received her education there. She graduated with a Registered Nurses Degree from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Port Arthur in…...

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Antonio Taddeo

In loving memory of Antonio Taddeo who passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 with family by his side. Antonio left Italy in 1951 for Valencia, Venezuela for work. With no job opportunity there, he was then sponsored by his father’s sister, Rosa Taddeo Vendetti, to come to Ignace to…...

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Lorene Williams

In loving memory of Lorene Helen Williams (nee Schmale) who passed away March 1, 2022 at Princess Court following a brief illness. Lorene was born December 8, 1933 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to a large family, including twin sister Doreen.  Lorene served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, prior to attending…...

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Marjorie Councillor

With sad and heavy hearts, the family of Marjorie Daisy Councillor announce her passing on February 19, 2022 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Marjorie is survived by her son Joel “Spike” Councillor of Eagle Lake First Nation, sister Grace Kakeway of Kenora and grandchildren Raven Councillor, Kane Councillor, Alicia…...

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Robert “Bob” Clinker

Robert (Bob) William Clinker, 72 of Eagle River, ON passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in Dryden, Ontario on Aug. 25, 1949 to Fred and Mary Clinker and was raised in Fort Frances. He became…...

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Gloria Barkman

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gloria Barkman on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was the last child born to Irene and Daniel Baran whom were originally from Sachigo Lake and Sandy Lake. She is survived by her son Jordan, her sister Linda, brothers Floyd and Peter, her…...

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