Obituaries

In loving memory of Alice Marion who passed away on November 12, 2024, with children and family by her side. Alice is predeceased by her late husband Nelson on March 8, 2004, and both parents James and Elise Chartrand. She is survived by her children Ronald (Josh, Kylie), Jo Ann…...

With family by his side, Kenneth Arthur Smith, aged 94, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the Dryden Regional Health Center. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Elsie (Marshall); his daughters, Valerie (David Borlang), Leanne (Grant Jackson), Lisa (Mike Durocher), and Judy (Calvin Skene); his grandchildren: Jamie (Mark),…...

Mom was born in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan in 1931, to Steve and Mary Szabo. They were immigrants from Hungary and had four children. The land was poor, the living was hard, and the stories were many, and after some years, they called it quits and moved to Gladstone, Manitoba. There she…...

It is with the saddest of hearts that we advise of the unexpected passing of our loved one, Craig Edward Wolanin, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Craig was born and raised in Dryden, attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Dryden High School.  As a child, Craig attended mass regularly with…...

Alan Davidson Henderson passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2024 surrounded by love. His devoted daughter, Alana, was by his side, gently reminding him, again and again, of the wonderful father he had been. Alan was born in Dryden on April 10th, 1942 to Jack and Elsie Henderson. He attended…...

It is with deep sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Elwood Harold Desserre, on November 5, 2024, at the age of 63. Elwood passed away peacefully, surrounded by cherished family and friends who filled the room with stories, laughter, and the warmth of shared memories. Born in…...

Will Always Be Remembered Vera was survived by sister Daphine, Children Marilyn (Curtis), Les & Joanne Grandchildren Kent, Trevor, Megan (Nic), Ryan. Great granddaughter Freya Housemate Larry. Vera lived an ambiguous life and was always there for her granddaughter. She loved her family, friends, dogs, music and the mountains. Rest…...

In loving memory of a beautiful soul with a smile and laugh that could light up a room. It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Karon Hourie- Kelly. Karon is survived by her loving husband Ron that she affectionately referred to as “My Honey”. Children Pamela (Paul)…...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicole Dayman on November 2, 2024. During her final journey, Nicole was surrounded by family and friends sharing many great memories and love. Nicole was born and raised in Marathon Ontario, attended Steven’s Ave. Public School, Marathon High school…...

We are heartbroken to announce that on October 26, 2024, at the age of 31, Everett David James Kitchkeesic of Dryden, Ontario passed away after a brief illness.  Everett was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Everett is survived by his mother Kathleen Kitchkeesic and his father Stanley Belmore, his siblings…...