Obituaries

The son of one of Dryden’s pioneer families, Roy was born in the Red Cross Hospital to parents Marion Deborah “Dora” Walker (1903 – 1981) of Woodside Manitoba and Leslie Alfred Orvis (1893 – 1982) of Whitby Ontario who moved to Dryden as a young boy. Roy grew up on…...

Monica Pitchenese, known for her kindness, caring, and infectious laughter, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2024, at the age of 27 in Ottawa, Ontario. From an early age, Monica stood out, her creative mind and artistic soul making her a joy to be around. Though shy, she was genuine,…...

Jack “Ace” Bailey passed away peacefully the afternoon of Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1942 to John and Ora. After moving around Saskatchewan for most of his young life, he married the love of his life Mary Ann in…...

Susan “Sue” Wood, known for her kind, caring, and selfless nature, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Dryden, ON. She was born Susan Fairbairn on December 20, 1959, to Betty and John Fairbairn in London, England. Some of the greatest pleasures in Sue’s…...

On September 12, 2024 an incredible man with a huge heart, Ghislain Lupien (Ghus) was taken from us and reunited with his loving wife, Gladys. He passed away at the age of 75 at his home in Dryden, Ontario. Born in Laverlochère, Quebec and raised in Dryden, Ontario, he eventually…...

Marilyn Burns died at the Dryden Regional Health Center on September 6, 2024 with her family by her side following declining health over the last several months. Marilyn was born on April 13, 1937 to Viola Cameron Hutt and Carl Hutt in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Mellie was involved in many…...

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Lake First Nation Community Hall. A Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. with Thomas Favell officiating...

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Edward Witold Feller announce his sudden unexpected passing on August 29, 2024. Ed was born to Witold (Bob) and Karen Feller on August 19, 1972, in Dryden, Ontario. He spent his younger years growing up in Minnitaki attending Eagle River School…...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Miles on August 25, 2024. Cherishing his memory will be his loving wife of over 50 years Shirley; son and daughter in-law Roly & Lidia; daughter Dana; his grandchildren Dylan & Miranda Kruger, Sequoia & Thomas Skene; and…...

A Celebration of Life in Timmins, ON will take place at a later date.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Foundation/Northern Cancer Research, 980 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4....