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Obituaries

Roy “Ted” Mitchell

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted (Roy) Mitchell at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on June 13, 2022. Ted was born in Midland, Ontario on December 27th 1939 to Roy and Annie (Smith) Mitchell, where he spent his…...

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Stanford “Stan” Jensson

It is with great sadness that the family of Stan Jensson announce his passing on June 9 2022, at the age of 87. Stan will be lovingly remembered by his family and many great friends. His wife and best friend of 60 years, Maxine. His children Brent (Charmaine), Donna (Dennis),…...

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Melva Nordstrom

Melva Nordstrom , age 92, born March 12, 1930 passed away at DRHC on June 5, 2022. Melva is survived by her son Richard of Eagle River, brother Walter (Alice) Greaves of Dryden, sister Beatrice (Stan) Church of Dryden, sister-in-laws Chrissy Slota of Dryden and Margaret Greaves of Manitoba as…...

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Giuseppina “Josie” Antoinette Reccia/Ricci

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and nonna. Giuseppina Antoinette Reccia / Ricci (nee Frantiello) on June 6, 2022. Josie was born on May 6, 1929, to Rosa and Battista Frantiello, in San Angelo in Grotte, Italy and immigrated to Canada in April…...

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Garnet Eyjolfson

After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, Garnet Lydor Sveinn Eyjolfson passed away June 7th, 2021 at the age of 76, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Garnet was born on May 23, 1945 in Riverton, Manitoba, to Steve and Una Eyjolfson.  He is survived by his…...

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Marilyn Leutschaft

It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Frances Leutschaft announce her passing at the age of 52 on May 30, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1970, in Dryden, the youngest daughter to Frank and Shirley Leutschaft. After…...

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Thomas Pilipishen

Peace at last. No more pain. Tom was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Joyce and Sonny Pilipishen and moved to Canada with his family in 1965. The family lived in Vermilion Bay and Tom attended school there and in Dryden. His favourite subject was pool and he spent many hours…...

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Greg George “Waabshki Maiingan”

Unexpected under tragic circumstances that we announce the passing of our son, father, brother, uncle, nephew and grandfather, Edward James Gregory George. With his family by his side, Greg took his last breath, quietly and calmly on May 22, 2022. Greg was survived by his loving mother Dorothy Parenteau, children;…...

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Paul Watts

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of a gentle spirit, “Aazhoogoneyaash of the Mooz Clan” Paul Watts of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. Paul entered this world, July 30, 1946 and left this world suddenly at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on May 21, 2022, surrounded by his…...

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Ivan Pollock

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, Dad, Poppy, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. Ivan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Susan, son Kelly (Corrine) and daughter Shannon; grandchildren, Carter, Gabrielle and Katherine. He will…...

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