Obituaries

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Valiquette on the morning of December 13th, 2024 at the age of 65 from complications of atypical Parkinsonism. Son of George and Colleen Valiquette, Paul was born and raised in Port Arthur. He pursued a career in Chemical Engineering, starting…...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth William McDougall on December 11, 2024, just two days shy of his 81st birthday. Ken was born on December 13, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Wilfred and Ann McDougall. Ken had a lifelong love for the outdoors and…...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Corrina Marlene McNickle, who passed peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Corrina loved beauty, being known for her fondness of makeup, dressing up, painting her nails,…...

As per Steve’s request, there will be a small Graveside Service on at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He will be laid to rest at the Dryden Cemetery alongside his mother and father.   To Those I Love And To Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release…...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Bryan” Crawford, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2024 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bryan was born in Dryden, Ontario on September 3, 1958 to Earl and Norah Crawford. He attended Pinewood elementary…...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Viola Ruth Hadley, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 90. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Ruth passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born on July 17, 1934, in…...

In loving memory of Shirley Ava Jantzen of Dryden, Ontario, who passed away on December 7th, 2024. It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Shirley Jantzen. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Steven and Sophie, her husband John Jantzen, sisters Sally and Vera, and brothers…...

The Reverend Canon Samuel Winter January 17, 1934 – December 1, 2024 We give thanks for the life of the Rev. Samuel Winter, who died peacefully at home in Kingfisher Lake on December 1, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Big Sucker River traditional area between Kingfisher…...

Sherry Lynn-Louise Marsh (nee McCannon) July 29, 1962 – November 20, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sherry. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her Mother Leona Manchulenko, sister Gloria (Chris), daughter Glenda, son Jordan, and her favorite person…...

Penelope (Penny) Bruvall, née Wigle, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on November 12, 2024. Family meant everything to Mom, and she was the heart and soul of ours. We will cherish the many memories of her hosting Sunday roast beef suppers and holiday family gatherings with…...