Bradley Scheibler
Posted by Carol on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 12:16:39 PM

In loving memory of Bradley Scheibler, age 49 of Dryden, who passed away on Friday March 12, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Bradley Scheibler is survived by his wife Cheryl, daughters Deana (Michael) and Ashley. Siblings; Glenn (Silvia) Scheibler of Dryden, Fern (Tom) Stratton of Dryden, and Robin (Roy) Ziprick of Inglis, MB.

There will be no Visitation as cremation has taken place.

Funeral services for the late Bradley Scheibler will be held on Wednesday March 17th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor James Wood officiating.

Interment in the Dryden Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to Spina Bifida or the Dryden CT Scan Fund through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

Clifford LeDoux
Posted by Carol on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 12:24:51 PM

In loving memory of Clifford LeDoux, age 79 of Dryden, who passed away on Wednesday March 10th at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Clifford LeDoux is survived by his wife Thelma, and sons; Brant, Jeff, Dean & Darryl, granddaughter Chyanne Delia Ledoux and sister Alice.

At Clifford’s request there will be no Visitation.

A Memorial service for the late Clifford LeDoux will be held on Saturday March 13th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Dryden Community Funeral Home Chapel with Father Al Campeau officiating.

Interment in the Dryden Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Northern Cancer Research through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

Lillian Van Koughnett
Posted by Carol on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 10:47:33 AM

In loving memory of Lillian Van Koughnett, age 82 years, who died in the Dryden Regional Health Center on Wednesday, March 10th with her family at her side.

Lillian is survived by her daughter Heather Arnold, by 2 granddaughters and a great-grandson, her sister Marilyn Barden, a favourite aunt and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of the Stevens Funeral Homes with the Venerable Patricia Cleghorn officiating. Services will be held under the auspices of Branch #63 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Interment of ashes will take place in Quibell at a later date.

Should friends desire donations to the Second Chance Pet Network or Rescue North may be made through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to: sympathycard@shaw.ca, subject: Van Koughnett

Louis Meawasige
Posted by Carol on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 2:33:12 PM

In loving memory of Louis Meawasige, age 74 of Wabigoon, who passed away on Thursday March 4th at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Louis Meawasige is survived by his children: John (Kim), Frank, & Ricky Meawasige, Vicky (Rob) Reed and special nephew Paul (Judy) Parenteau.

Visitation for the late Louis Meawasige will be held at the Wabigoon Metis Centre on Thursday March 4th, 2010 from 5:00 pm until the time of service.

Funeral services for the late Louis Meawasige will be held on Sunday March 7th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Wabigoon Metis Centre with a Native Elder & Deacon Louis Simard officiating.

Interment in the Wabigoon Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Northern Cancer Research through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

George Brown
Posted by Carol on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 12:41:18 PM

In loving memory of George Brown, age 77 of Princess Court, who passed away on Tuesday March 2nd at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

George Brown is survived by his children: Vernon Skead, Mingo Skead, Bella Skead, Chris Skead, sisters Violet Brown, Agnes Brown and brother Johnny Brown. He is predeceased by his parents Charles Pitchenese and Annie Brown and a son Rick Skead.

Visitation for the late George Brown will be held at the Wabigoon First Nation Community Centre on Friday March 5th, 2010 from 3:00 pm until the time of service.

Funeral services for the late George Brown will be held on Saturday March 6th, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Wabigoon First Nation Community Centre with Elder Tommy White officiating.

Interment in the Wabigoon First Nation Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

Bill Campbell
Posted by Carol on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM

In loving memory of Bill Campbell, age 77, who passed away at Cowichan District Hospital, Vancouver Island, on Tuesday, February 23rd following a brave (courageous) battle with cancer.

Bill enjoyed moose hunting in his backyard with family and friends when he lived on Meadows Road in Dryden. He was hard working, always building or modifying something in the garage, from cars to model air planes and steam engines. Through the years he enjoyed travelling across Canada and down into the States to visit family, taking in flea markets, antiques stores, museums and panning for gold along the way. He was a devoted husband, father and loving Pappy to all his grandchildren and enjoyed a good "debate" with friends and family.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Campbell of Ladysmith, B.C. and their 4 children: son Eric of Bucyrus, Ohio, son Chris (Michelle) of Dryden, son Miles (Stephanie) of Dryden, daughter Sebrina Benson (Harry) of Cobble Hill, B.C., by 6 grandchildren: Erica (Travis) Agee, Trevor (Steph) Campbell, Lance (Kaylee) Campbell, Sara Campbell and Ty and Jeremy Benson, as well as 4 great grandchildren: Austin, Emily, Matthew and Katharina. Bill is also survived by his sister Ruth Foght (ne:Campbell) and his brother Jack Campbell of Ohio.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. There will be no internment of ashes at this time.

Should friends desire, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Northwestern Region, Balmoral Park Place, 920 Tungsten St., Thunder Bay P7B 5Z6
Phone (807)344-5433
Toll-free: 1 800-227-5557
Fax: (807)343-5787
email: nw@ontario.cancer.ca

Kevin Jeffrey Kleinwachter
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 2:27:19 PM

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Kleinwachter at the young age of 30. Kevin will always be remembered for his great sense of humour and ability to keep everyone laughing. He loved all outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. Kevin will be forever missed by his loving wife Brianne, mother Bernice, best friend and brother Korey (Kari-Lynn) niece Kaida, mother and father-in law Jackie and Peter Mitchell, brother-in-law Gary Mitchell (Mindy), as well as aunts and uncles and cousins. There will be a gathering to celebrate Kevin's life on Thursday, March 4th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Hall, 194 Florence Street, Dryden

Sam Ingram
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 7:33:11 AM

In Loving Memory of Sam Ingram, age 77, who passed away on February 28, 2010.

Sam Ingram is survived by his loving wife of 50 years - Betty; his children Randy Ingram, Johny Ingram of Kirkland Lake, Judy Perreault, and Mary Ingram. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 11 great grand-children; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Friends will be received at the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday March 3 2010 from 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. with prayers at 7 p..m.

Funeral Services for the late Sam Ingram will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Thursday March 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Coulombe officiating. Cremation to follow.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout Ontario, P8T 1B9.

Milton 'Art' Catlin
Posted by Carol on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 7:22:57 AM

In loving memory of Milton “Art” Catlin age 82 of Dryden, who passed away on Wednesday February 24th, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Art Catlin is survived by his step-son Arthur Brekke of North Dakota, step-grandchildren: Tim and Dawn Brekke of North Dakota and Melony & Jason Tangsrud of North Dakota.

There will be no Visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Princess Court with Pastor James Wood officiating.

Interment of ashes at a later date.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to Northern Cancer Research .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: Catlin

Judy Mae Arnold
Posted by Carol on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 2:47:25 PM

In loving memory of Judy Mae Arnold age 65 of Dryden, who passed away on Thursday February 25th after a very courageous battle with cancer at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Judy Arnold is survived by her husband of 25 years, Ernie Alcock, her children: Robyn (Lisa) Arnold of Winnipeg, Katherine (Scott) Braun of Dryden; her grand children; Justin Arnold, Deandra Arnold, Jeremy and Michael Braun; her mother Doll Johnson; her siblings; Harley (Kris) Johnson, and Faye Johnson (Murray Shorrock) of Calgary. Judy is also survived by her step family in Kenora and our West: her dear friends, Leena, Lenore, Adeline, Wendy and Joyce. She will be missed by her niece Terri (Ian) Hamilton, nephews; Sam (Paula) Johnson, and Russ (Lindsey) Johnson.

She was predeceased by her father Henry and her brother and sister-in-law Reg & Delia Johnson.

Those that had the pleasure of knowing Judy knew what she adored. First, all her grandchildren. She had a special relationship with each one of them. Each of her grandchildren have distinct memories tailored by their grandmother just for them. Her memory will be cherished by all of them.

Her other love was her gardens and flowers. Judy crafted in the winter months and could not wait until Spring, to spend endless hours outside. Along with Ernie, they worked together building and beautifying their home. If you visited you would surely be taken on a tour of her yard to see their garden & landscaping projects. Her other interests were playing cards, dancing and visiting with friends at the monthly potlucks.

At Judy’s request there will be no Visitation as cremation has taken place.

A private family Service will be held on Tuesday March 2nd, 2010, at 1:00 pm at the Dryden Community Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment of ashes at a later date.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Dryden Go Getters through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

Leslie Northcott
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 1:48:34 PM

In loving memory of Leslie Northcott, age 68 years, who passed away at his residence Tuesday, February 23rd following a lengthy illness.

Les Northcott is survived by his wife Janet, his children: Mark of Calgary, Maurice of Dryden and Chauntelle Schmidt of Dryden, by step-son Jeffrey Marsh of Toronto, 6 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, his sisters Mary and Gail, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In accordance with Les' wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Should friends desire donations to the Oncology Unit at the Dryden Regional Health Center or the Second Chance Pet Network may be made through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to: sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Northcott.

May Violet Pitchenese
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 12:49:16 PM

In loving memory of May Violet Pitchenese, age 82 of Wabigoon First Nation who passed away on Monday February 22, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

May Pitchenese is survived by her children: Joe, Albert, Esther, Mary Rose, Billy, Yvonne, Louis, Anita, her sister Louise Bertrand of Albert, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren & foster children. She is predeceased by her parents Edgar & Jane Watts, spouse Paul, sister Ida Kooshet, brothers George & John Kooshet, Frankie & David Watts, and Birdie Parenteau.

Visitation for the late May Violet Pitchenese will be held at the Wabigoon First Nation Community Centre on Wednesday February 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm until the time of service.

Funeral services for the late May Violet Pitchenese will be held on Friday February 26 at 12 noon at the Wabigoon First Nation Community Centre with Elder Robert Kelly
officiating. Interment in the Wabigoon First Nation cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

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

Edith Irein Froome
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 12:27:40 PM

In loving memory of Edith Irein Froome, age 99 of Dryden who went peacefully to be with her Lord and saviour on Monday February 22, 2010 at Dryden Regional Health Centre with her family by her side.

Edith was predeceased by her parents, husband James and daughter Loraine. She is survived by her children: Louise Falkner (Taber, AB), Merle (Frank) Penney (Lethbridge, AB), Garnet Froome (Fort Frances), Evelyn (Arnie) Kleppe (Thunder Bay, ON) Dale (Audrey) Froome (Dryden, ON), sister-in-law Margaret Wrolstad (Dryden, ON), dear friend Betty Park and numerous nieces and nephews. Edith’s family celebrates the Christian life of their Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

There will be no Visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Edith Froome will be held on Saturday February 27th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Full Gospel Church, with Velma Henderson officiating.

Interment of ashes at a later date in Berglund Ontario.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to DRHC CT Scan 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: Froome

Cecile Baron
Posted by Carol on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 12:16:37 PM

In loving memory of Cecile Baron, age 89 years, who died at her residence in Princess Court on Thursday, February 18th.

Cecile Baron is survived by her children, Lina Baron of Vancouver, Len Baron of Ear Falls, Jackie Baron of Winnipeg and Dan Baron of Dryden, by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Cecile Baron will be held Tuesday, February 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Vermilion Bay with Rev. Alan Campeau officiating.

Interment of ashes will take place in Vermilion Bay at a later date.

Should friends desire donations to Princess Court may be made through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to: sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Baron

Dianne Frances Kirwan-Landry
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 2:31:24 PM

With great sadness, on Friday, February 12, 2010 Dianne Landry passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side. As she wished, Dianne was lovingly cared for at home by her children, her brother Dale Bartlett and wife Kathy, as well as, her life-long friend Rose Marginet.

Dianne is survived by her mother Gertie Simpson-Parkes (Albert), her children Michael Kirwan (Carol), Rosemary Valdock( Thane), Nancy Langlais (Bruno Ricci), Sandra Langlais (Enzo Benvenuto), Dan Kirwan (Angela), her brother Dale Bartlett (Kathy), her grandchildren Kallie, Travis, Jordan, Shane, Christopher, Blaire, Kyle, Ashton, Jaymi, Dalton, Shayna-Rae, great-grandchildren Kennedy, Taylor, Claire, Carter , Kaelen and step-children Ken Landry, Kelly Landry (Cindy), Sharon Hauff (Tim) and Michael Landry (Leah).

She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Dianne was predeceased by her first husband Bob Kirwan, her father Jack Bartlett, step-father Sidney Simpson, grandson Cody and husband Bert Landry.

Dianne was a wonderful mother and grandmother who worked diligently caring for her family at all times. She loved to camp, fish, garden, do crafts, sing and play instruments. She also attended her grandchildren’s sporting events whether it was hockey or horseback riding, but most of all she loved to cook for her family, especially bringing them together for Sunday supper.

With strength and dignity Dianne fought a two year battle of cancer. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Dianne Frances Landry will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church with Velma Henderson officiating.

Interment of ashes will be held at the Dryden Cemetery at a later date.

If friends so desire donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through the Dryden Community Funeral Home.

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