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Obituaries

Kimberly Meawasige

On Sunday, July 26, 2020, Kimberly Elizabeth Meawasige (nee Verbonac), loving wife, mother, sister, auntie, friend and integral community member, passed away at the age of 40. Kimmy, as she was called by all that knew her, was born January 14, 1980 in Dryden, Ontario, Canada to Donald Verbonac and…...

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Bradley Napish

Kaapiitegwanewet, Mooz Dodem Brad leaves to mourn his children Kevin Paypompee and Jayelle Napish-Yik (Dean). His brothers Robbie (Donna), Clarence (Charlene), and Lloyd (Stephanie). His sisters Angela (Mark), Crystal (Richard), and Jenna (Kevin). His grandchildren Emeryce, Jaylah, Quillan, Brave and Kourage. His uncle Roy (Betty), and Aunts Dorothy (Robert), Vivian…...

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Réal Turbide

In Loving Memory of Réal Turbide. Réal Turbide was born in Hearst, Ontario on November 8th, 1953, moving to Dryden with his family in 1957. As a young man Réal worked on a variety of construction jobs.  He enjoyed visiting with family and playing his guitar.  Réal’s long battle with…...

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James Norman

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are his wife Leah; children Nikita (Patrick) and Amber (Garritt); grandchildren Kara, Aria and Caleb; Parents James and…...

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Roger Williams

Roger passed from this world on Monday, July 6, 2020. Roger worked at various jobs throughout the Dryden District until illness forced him onto disability. Roger is survived by his parents Don and Marie Williams of Wabigoon, brother Lloyd (Arlene) Williams of Wabigoon, sister Donna of Thunder Bay, nieces; Brianna…...

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Clara Brooks

In loving memory of Clara Brooks who passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 with her partner Wayne and family by her side. Clara is survived by her partner of 12 years Wayne Buttner, children; Caroline (Luis) DaSilva, Blaine (Tracy) Stewart, Janet Brooks, Chris (Christine) Jobson, Reggie (Lands) Brooks, 17…...

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Philippe Larocque

In loving memory of Phil Larocque who passed away on June 15, 2020 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Phil is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marguerite, sons; Larry (Loretta) of Dryden, Denis (Maggie) of Jasper, AB, Darrel (Kimberly) of Dryden and Darcy (Tracy) of Edmonton, AB,…...

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Kelly Kavanaugh

Kelly was loved by many and will live in memory by her father Paul Kelly, mother Patricia Kavanaugh, children Aceford James and John Patrick, brother Taylor Mushquash and his son Nolen Paavola, sister Shyla Mushquash and her children Damien Papequash and Serenity Papequash, uncles Gary “Bob” Kavanaugh, Gerald Kavanaugh, aunty…...

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William “Bill” Hansson

Dad passed away peacefully in his own bed during the early morning of June 5, 2020 at the age of 92. Always a man with a quiet zest for life, dad would have liked to go on forever to continue to enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer. But…...

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Jonathan Norman

In loving memory of Jonathan Perry Norman, age 39 years, who passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 with his wife by his side. Born and raised in Dryden, Jonathan decided to move out west for work where he met his loving wife Sarah who shared the same values and had…...

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