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Obituaries

Margaret Gosbee

In loving memory of Margaret Gosbee. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom. She was born April 3, 1931 in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan and passed into the presence of her Lord on December 2, 2024....

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Christa Derouin

Christa Derouin (Lands) of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation passed away December 25th, 2025 2:35am (EST) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre – Intensive care Unit due to respiratory complications and heart failure which was amplified by her long battle with kidney failure. Christa truly was a fighter and a…...

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Basil Goodchild

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network, Box 343, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1   Painting Title: He speaks with the spirit…...

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Laurie Desautels

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Desautels, who left us peacefully in Dryden on December 23, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Winnipeg on November 9, 1949, Laurie was a cherished daughter of Ross and Norah Finch, both of whom preceded her…...

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Edward Potter

Edward Potter, a man who was always true to himself, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. Known for walking to the beat of his own drum, Edward’s life was marked by his independence, energy, and love for life’s simple pleasures. A man who relished his relaxation time, Edward was…...

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Jeanette Raslask

Jeanette was born in Dryden, Ontario, and lived in Dryden her entire life with her final years spent in Timber Land Estates with her many friends. Jeanette passed away at the Dryden Hospital on December 18th, 2024 at the age of 88 with family at her side. Jeanette was predeceased…...

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Leslie Hearsey

The family of Leslie Thomas Hearsey are saddened to announce his passing on December 20, 2024 following a brief illness. Leslie was born in Osaquan, Ontario on August 28, 1933 to Harold Leslie and Mabel Grace (Storey) Hearsey. Leslie grew up in Osaquan/Ignace living his entire life in the community…...

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Betty Napish

Betty Napish “Rolling Thunder Woman in Spring” July 17, 1953 – December 20, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Napish, born on July 17, 1953, who peacefully left us on December 20, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Susie and Peter Pitchenese;…...

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Carol LaForte

It is with deep sorry and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Jane LaForte, who passed away peacefully at the young age of 73, after a courageous battle with aggressive cancer, with her loving husband and son by her side on the morning of December 17, 2024.…...

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Mary Genaille

Born to Abel and Mary Anne Genaille on February 3, 1944, on the shores of Duck Bay Manitoba. Mary had 8 siblings: Theresa, Joe, Elizabeth (Lizzie), Gordon (Shorty), George, Rose, Walter, and her only surviving sibling Robert. In addition, Mary was predeceased by her husbands, William Ledoux, Lucien Robinson, Hank…...

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