Obituaries

LORNE WAYNE VIVIAN May 31, 1957 – January 13, 2018 In the wee hours of Saturday, January 13, Lorne Wayne Vivian went home to meet his Maker. In perfect harmony with Lorne’s unique personality, it was sudden and all or nothing, but not before he told his most loved ones…...

Caitlin (Katie Rose) Kavanaugh March 15, 1997 – January 9, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Caitlin Kavanaugh (Katie Rose) age 20 on January 9, 2017.  Katie Rose’s Anishnaabe name is Kakawabinsiik (Everlasting Thunder Bird Woman).  Katie Rose was known by her…...

Donald Verbonac August 17, 1958 – January 5, 2018 In loving memory of Donald Siren Frank Verbonac, age 59, who passed away at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on January 5, 2018 with his family by his side. Donald is survived by his; wife Wendy Zoccole, daughter Kim Meawasige (John…...

Michael Kitney September 6, 1983 – January 4, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Michael, beloved husband and best friend of Lynsey, loving father of Kieran, beloved son of Rosemary and Paul, loved brother and friend to Sean (Chika) and Mark and…...

Peter Pitchenese Eagle Lake First Nation It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of beloved brother, uncle, and Papa Peter Pitchenese on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Peter is survived by; his brothers; Harry Pitchenese Jr. (Dolly), Daniel Pitchenese (Phyllis)…...

With our deepest sorrow we mourn the passing of Dorothy Ainslie (née Goodman), on December 23, 2017 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Dorothy was born in Thunder Bay Ontario on Feb. 4, 1937 to Herb and Jeannette Goodman.  She is remembered and loved by her family, especially her husband…...

Diane was known to many as “Peecho”. She was a kind, loving, caring and honest person. She grew up and lived in the Dryden area her entire life. She enjoyed the outdoors. She was a speedy left fielder when playing fastball. She liked berry picking, rice picking, canoeing and camping.…...

Peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Jasbo passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Dryden Hospital with his sister by his side. Jasbo, as he so loved to be called, was born June 5, 1945 to James and Margaret Duke at Port Arthur General Hospital.…...

In loving memory of Lee-ette Dunn (nee Upton), who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the age of 86 in Dryden, ON after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Lee-Ette is survived by her six children; John Dunn of Claresholm, AB, Craig (Christine) Dunn of Okotoks, AB, Paul…...

It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Margaret Norris (née Jourdain), on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, with family at her side. Margaret is survived by Lynn, her husband of 61 years, daughter…...