Obituaries

“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction” Gordon Penner, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on July 16, 2025 at the Dryden Hospital with two of his beloved grandchildren at his side. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Gordon…...

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marjorie Martin. Marjorie passed away peacefully at Princess Court in Dryden on June 21, 2025 with her loving daughters by her side. Marj was born in Timmins, ON to Arminta & Aenias Martin. Her Dad passed at a young age…...

Ron Woolner (1939-2025), passed away peacefully, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Orval and Rose Woolner. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Woolner. He is also survived by his brother Murray…...

It is with great sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Elsie Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother on July 6, 2025. Elsie was born in Vita Manitoba on March 15, 1937. In June of 1956, she married Emmett Thompson in Rainy River and it was there that…...

After a short hospital stay, Jerry passed quietly with loved ones at his side. Jerry was always a hard worker who gave 150% to any job he did, whether it was logging in Amesdale with his father or building roads into South Bay then into Falconbridge. With H&M Construction, Jerry’s…...

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. at the Eagle River Hall. It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and husband. Leo was born in St Léon Québec to Stanislas LeBel and Florestine…...

Rose was born in Germany in 1938 and immigrated with her family to Montreal, QC during WW2 after surviving time in an internment camp. Rose proudly spoke of Canada and the Canadians that came to their rescue in Germany during the war. It is truly poetic that she spent her…...

In loving memory of Esther Miriam Larocque (nee Nickel)… Esther Larocque married the love of her life, Hylas Larocque, in 1958. Together, they raised three children and joyfully welcomed a beautiful daughter into their family in 1970. Esther had a deep love for her Lord and was an active member…...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Jeffery William Robinson born August 2, 1964, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie, daughter Carley (Dennis), sons Justin (Liberty), and Bryce. Sister Karen (Richard) Bray. In-laws Douglas and Donna Smith, brother in-law…...

A truckers last ride…. It is with great sadness that we share that this trucker hung up his keys. Very few could keep up. Biggest heart, loyal to a fault and would give you the shirt off his back. Your smiles, humour, sarcasm and hugs will forever be missed. Brother,…...