Margaret Hando (nee Szabo) July 2, 1931 - November 14, 2024 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 met the love of her life, Frank Hando. They loved and raised six kids - Ke...

Penelope "Penny" Anne Bruvall (née Wigle) March 25, 1944 - November 12, 2024 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 grandparents, aunts, uncl...

Alice Marion November 19, 1937 - November 12, 2024 In loving memory of Alice Marion who passed away on November 12, 2024, with 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 Robinson, Cheryl Trist, Nina Kiewing (Nicolas), Lainie Carpenter (Shanah, Bree) and great grandbabies ...

Kenneth Arthur Smith July 27, 1930 - November 15, 2024 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), Kari (Dustin), Cameron (Brittany), Mars...

Craig Edward Wolanin November 19, 1953 - November 13, 2024 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 his family at St. Joseph's Church and served as an altar boy. One o...

ALAN DAVIDSON HENDERSON April 10, 1942 - November 12, 2024 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 a one-room school in Britton Township and graduated from Dryden ...

Marjorie Elizabeth Cooper (nee Schneider) October 19, 1937 - November 12, 2024 Mom left us on a Tuesday evening, surrounded by family, with a final blessing from Pastor Steve as she passed. Mom had a tumultuous last couple of years, but she was one of the strongest, most stubborn people (she said it was the Schneider in her), and she fought her way through every obstacle and setback that came her way. In the end, her...

It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Kimberly Rose Finlayson (nee LaGrandeur) announce her passing on November 5th, 2024 at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Kim was born in North York, Ontario on January 1st, 1961, to Pierre (Pete) and Brenda (nee Black) LaGrandeur. Kim is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter Finlayson, their children, Megan (Tom) and Brett, grandchildren, Morgan, Myla, Eve...

In loving memory of Matthew Alexander Norlock who left this world on Tuesday November 5, 2024. Matt is survived by his dearest love, Shawnda, treasured sons Ben and Luke, parents Rick and Judy, brother Jim (Jen), niece and nephew Macee and Fisher, grandmother Bernadette Norlock, in-laws Ray and Sandra Hall, and brother-in-law Ryan (Kristy). Matt is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Matt was bo...

Elwood Harold Desserre June 16, 1961 - November 5, 2024 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 Fort Frances, Ontario, Elwood was the beloved son of Alphonse and Sophi...

Nicole Dayman (nee Leger) January 16, 1953 - November 2, 2024 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 and Confederation College in Thunder Bay and eve...

Everett Kitchkeesic February 16, 1993 - October 26, 2024 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 Stacey Gray, Kristianna Gray and Henry Gray, his life part...