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Obituaries

Elva Landrie

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom who passed on March 3, 2025 at the Dryden Hospital at the age of 103. She was born in Grandview, MB, on September 6, 1921 to Wilson and Kate (nee Smith) Aitken. Predeceased by her parents, Wilson…...

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Riley Robinson-Lethbridge

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, Riley Robinson-Lethbridge, aged 25, on March 1, 2025, in Ignace, Ontario. Riley was born on June 5, 1999, in Dryden, Ontario. Riley grew up in Ignace, he graduated from Ignace High School. He was a Section…...

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Ronald Clayfield

It is with heavy hearts that I announce the passing of my spouse of 30 years, Ron Clayfield, aged 78, who passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with COPD. He was a miner, an avid fisherman who loved nature and the outdoors, music, painting, and gardening. He is predeceased…...

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Ronald Dennis

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald James Dennis. Ron, a beloved resident of Dryden passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2025 at the age of 70. Born on June 2nd, 1954, Ron was known for his boundless love for the great outdoors and his…...

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Susan Heikkila

Born in Peterborough to Harry and Jean Plumley on February 12, 1950. Susan was the 3rd youngest of seven siblings. She attended Kenner Collegiate and graduated then went on to Peterborough Teachers’ College. Her first job was in Timmins working with her sister Donna. The next year she took a…...

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Rita Ulisse

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Enrichetta (Rita) Ulisse, who left us on February 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a beloved mother, Nonna, sister, aunt, and friend whose wisdom and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. Rita was born…...

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Sarah Ann Daniel

It is with great sadness that the family of Ann Daniel’s announce her peaceful passing on February 22, 2025, at the age of 82. Ann moved to Dryden in the year of 1970 from Southwest Ontario, where she became a dedicated nurse for 30 years at the Dryden Regional Health…...

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Joni Alexander

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Joni Alexander on February 18, 2025. She was taken far too soon, after a tough, yet courageous battle with cancer. She fought so hard, right to the end, where her final, peaceful breath was taken with her…...

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Emil Kobelka

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Emil George Kobelka. Emil passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Emil was born on October 14, 1940, in Birch River, Manitoba to George and Mary Kobelka. Emil grew up in Cochenour, Ontario, spending…...

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Donald Parent

On the evening of February 7, 2025, Donald “Don” Edward Parent passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Don was 63 years old. Don (known by old-friends and family as Ed or Eddie) was born in Aurora, before moving to Georgetown, and then Cobalt where he would call…...

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