Added Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

In Loving Memory of Joe Cook, age 78, who passed away on Thursday May 10, 2012 at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

Joe is survived by his wife Dorreen, children Joe Jr, Ann Marie Borges, and Connie McLean. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren – Brittney, Nicole, Silean, Hunter, Olivia, Alexander, Myles, Amanda, William and Amy; 2 great grand-children – John Bradly and Adrianna; Joe is also survived by his adopted mother Elsie Widdifield, 4 brothers – Frank, Charlie, Morris and Donny; 4 sisters - Doreen, Linda, Carol Ann, and Betty; and; and as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service for the late Joe Cook will be held at the United Church in Sioux Lookout on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Warner Bloomfield officiating. Interment of ashes at a later date.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Meno Ya Win Foundation through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout Ontario, P8T 1B9.

Added Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

In loving memory of Kathy Davis who passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 in the Dryden Regional Health Center.
Kathy is survived by her husband Tom, her daughter Laura Atwood, 2 grandchildren and other relatives.
A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held Thursday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. in Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor James Wood officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.
If friends desire donations may be made to the Oncology Unit at the Dryden Regional Health Center through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Friday, May 11th, 2012

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of William (Bill) Lysak, age 79 of Dryden. Bill passed away on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Papa Bill will be sadly missed by his wife Madge, children; Garry, David, Cheryl & Kelly, and his very special grandsons Matthew and Dexter. He also leaves behind his two sisters; Joyce (Rufus) Rousseau & Barb Dafoe, sister-in-law Verna (Tom) Wall, many nieces and nephews, great and great-great. He is predeceased by his parents Bill and Anne Lysak and brother Freddie.

Bill’s passions in life were hunting and fishing and after he retired from Great Lakes Paper Company, he loved to golf (Mr. 450) in the summers and winters he would become the neighbourhood snow removal man. He will also be missed by the deer at the golf course, as he would meet them every morning when he put the pins in and of course give them treats.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s Chapel with Reverend Art Bourre officiating.

In lieu of flowers, if desired donation maybe made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3

Added Thursday, May 10th, 2012

In loving memory of Mary “Doll” Johnson age 88 of Dryden, who passed away on Monday May 7th, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta.

Doll is survived by her son Harley (Christine), daughter Faye (Murray), 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and her companion Sparky the cat. She is predeceased by her husband Henry.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s Chapel with Velma Henderson officiating.

Followed by interment in the Dryden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, memoriam donations may be made to the Dryden Go-Getter’s Club through the Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave. Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: Johnson

Added Monday, May 7th, 2012

In loving memory of Frances Ethel Booi, age 95 years, who passed away peacefully in the Dryden Regional Health Center on Monday, May 7th.
Frances is survived by her children Dan Booi and Norma Ewen, by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Luke’s Anglican Church with Deacon Art Bourre officiating. Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
Visitation will take place Tuesday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of the Stevens Funeral Home.
If friends desire donations may be made to Princess Court DECO or St. Luke’s Anglican Church through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Friday, May 4th, 2012

In loving memory of Leonard Favelle, age 73, who passed away peacefully at Princess Court on Wednesday May 2nd.

Leonard is survived by his wife Rose Favelle of Vermilion Bay, daughter Kim Henriksen of Waldhof, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sister Mildred Mills of Wabigoon Lake, as well as other relatives.

A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Leonard Favelle will be held on Monday May 7th at 1:00 p.m. in United Church, Vermilion Bay with Pastor Wayne Toews and Joy Frenette officiating.

If friends desire, donations may be made to Machin Volunteer Fire Department or Machin Clinic through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

John Vincent “Jack” Cortens 1923 – 2012
With his beloved wife at his bedside, Jack Cortens passed peacefully into the arms of Our Lord on April 26, 2012 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Kenora, Ontario.

Jack will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Byrnece (née Pawlicki) and his six sons Philip, Peter, Michael, David, John and Andrew and their families including Jack’s 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Gertrude (née Gange) Cortens, his beloved daughter Catherine Ann and two infant children Joseph and Maegan. Of his brothers and sisters he survived Ray, Laura, Mary Josephine and Audrey and leaves behind Violet, Gertrude, David and Brian.

Born July 11, 1923 in Winnipeg, Jack graduated from St. Paul’s College. His course of studies to be a Chartered Accountant was interrupted when he volunteered for the Royal Canadian Air Force serving as a Flying Officer in the capacity of navigator from 1942 to 1945. He completed his studies and worked for Revenue Canada where he met Byrnece. They were married on October 23, 1950 at St. Ignatius Parish. In 1953 they moved with their fledgling family to Kenora where he began work as a CA with Tom Saul, becoming a partner with the firm Dunwoody, Saul, Smith. In 1963 he moved his now burgeoning clan to Dryden, Ontario where he set up an office and practised as a CA first with the same firm and eventually in his own right until his retirement in 1983. He and Byrnece moved back to Kenora and lived at “camp” on Coney Island where they lovingly welcomed all visitors especially their grandchildren. In 2005 they moved into town and lived in an apartment on the shore of Lake of the Woods until his illness and death.

Jack possessed a brilliant mind and a keen intellect. He was passionate about politics—a staunch conservative and lover of human liberty—and religion—a fervent orthodox Roman Catholic dedicated to traditional liturgy and a strong Pro-Life voice. He had a lifelong love of reading and over the years also took great enjoyment in travel, golf, sailing and bridge.

Prayers on Thursday May 3rd at 7 PM and funeral on Friday May 4th at 11 AM both will be at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 430 4th St. N., Kenora Ontario. The funeral will be followed immediately by a private interment in Dryden. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Pro-Life organizations or to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation.

Added Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

In loving memory of Armando Henry Morise, age 75 years, who died in the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Hospital on Friday, April 27th following a brief illness.
Henry Morise is survived by his wife Angloria of Ear Falls, his step-mother Ines Morise of Dryden, by 4 children: Anitia Arnold, Lionel and Lenord Morise, all of London, Ontario and Elaine Morise-Ruttan of Stratford, by 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, his sister Osvalda Franklin of Dryden as well as nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in Ear Falls and London. Interment in the Dryden Cemetery will take place at a later date.
If friends desire donations may be made to Princess Court DECO in Dryden through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Monday, April 30th, 2012

In loving memory of Peter Gumieny, who passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Hospital at the age of 80.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Millicent, his children Richard, Zane, Bernadette, Genevie, Kevin, and Cory, seven grandchildren, and his sister Lena.

A public visitation will be held at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, April 30th, from 6-8pm, with a prayer service at 6:30pm, officiated by Father Cornelius Amaechi.

A private funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow at a later date in the Rossburn, MB Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, or a charity of your choice, through Herold Funeral Home, PO Box 237, Red Lake, ON, P0V 2M0.

Added Monday, April 30th, 2012

In loving memory of Carolyn Stratton, age 64 years, who passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, April 26th.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Bruce, her children Roy Van Haesendonck Jr. of Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, Sean and Ian Van Haesendonck of Dryden and Carolyn Stratton, also of Dryden, by 7 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Carolyn Stratton will be held Thursday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Moffat Chapel of the Stevens Funeral Home. Interment of ashes will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
If friends desire donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network or a charity of your choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Monday, April 30th, 2012

In loving memory of Freddie Doudiet, age 78 years, who passed away in the Dryden Regional Health Center on Friday, April 27th after a short battle with cancer.
Freddie Doudiet is survived by his wife Paddie, 4 sons: Ralph, Terry, Arnie and Mark and his daughter Kim, by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, his sisters: Helen Stover of Scarborough, Bertha Fecho of Dinorwic, Barbara Engstrom of Kenora and Shirley Berg of Stratton, brothers: Dave of Prince George, and Don of Dryden as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Full Gospel Church with Velma Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Dyment Mountainview Cemetery.
If friends desire donations may be made to The War Amps or a charity of your choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca

Added Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Dale Gamble announces his sudden passing on April 5, 2012 in White Rock, B.C at the age of 55.
Dale will be sadly missed by his loving soul mate Lori, his children Dustin, Sheena, Charlee, Joshua, Erin and Carly and his grandson Nash. Dale is also survived by his brothers Kim (Lori) and Rodney (Carolyne) and his sister Laurelle Goulet (Ron), parents-in-law Allan and Audrey Campbell, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dale was predeceased by his parents Fred and Doreen Gamble and his brother-in-law David Campbell.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dale’s life will be held at a later date.

Added Monday, April 23rd, 2012

In loving memory of Rosanne Cotthem who passed away at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital at the age of 60.
She is survived by her mother Violetta Rochon, daughter Roxanne, three grandchildren, brothers Rene and Roy, sister Suzanne, and friend Audrey.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 11 am with Father Moses Nwosu officiating. Interment of ashes will follow at a later date in the Rossport Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation through Herold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.

Added Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

David Rodney McDonald Mills
August 27, 1947 – April 5, 2012
In loving memory of Rod Mills, who passed away on Thursday April 5, 2012 in New Westminster BC, in his 65th year.
Rod is survived by his daughters Alexis and Krista Mills of White Rock BC and his sister Dawna ( Bob ) Anderson of Dryden, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Rod was pre-deceased by his parents Don and Verna Mills, and his brother Gerry Mills.
A Celebration of Rod’s life will be held on Friday April 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the New West Community Church, 322 Hospital Street, New Westminster, BC with Pastor Paul Dirks officiating.
If friends so desire, donations in Rod's memory may be made to a charity of your choice through Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted to stevensfuneralhomes.ca or newwestcommunitychurch.com.

Added Monday, April 16th, 2012

In loving memory of Audrey Izola Berens, age 58, who passed away with family by her side on Sunday, April 15th.

Audrey is survived by her children Glenda Berens of Dryden and Kristyn Berens of Winnipeg, 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brothers Richard Berens and Norman Berens, sisters Brina Boulanger, Kristina Redin and Elaine Everett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Monday April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes with Pastor John King officiating. Interment will take place in the Berens River Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Moffat Chapel.

If friends desire donations may be made to a charity of your choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at stevensfuneralhomes.ca