Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Astrid (Persson/Mosbeck) Fairnington announces her passing on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Fort Frances, Ont.
She was born Nov. 18, 1916 to J. Alfred and Christine Persson in Rich Valley, Alta.

Margaret Bartlett, 90, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., went to be with her Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence.
She was born March 17, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Magnus and Margaret Martinson.

The family wishes to announce the passing of Viola Strand, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Funeral arrangements pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alana Joy Fyfe on Thursday, May 2, 2013, surrounded by family who love and will miss her dearly.
Alana will be sadly missed by her children, Jamie Lynn Anderson, Bradley Fyfe, David Fyfe, and Michael Fyfe; and additions to her family, Rob Mellick and Heather Watts.

Margaret Seneva Hanson passed away peacefully, at the age of 100, on Friday, May 3, 2013 with her family by her side in Rainy River, Ont.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 11 am. at the Bergland Hall in Bergland, Ont.
A complete obituary will follow.

Margaret Bartlett, 90, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., went to be with her Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence.
She was born March 17, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Magnus and Margaret Martinson.

Margaret Bartlett, 90, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., went to be with her Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Pastor David Groff officiating.
Interment will place in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.

FEBRUARY 10, 1953- APRIL 24, 2013
It is with great sadness that the family of Allan (Al) Radbourne announces his passing on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Calgary, AB. He was born February 10, 1953 to Ken and Peggy Radbourne in Fort Frances, ON.

Trish Cates passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
She was born March 16, 1925 in Llandebie, Wales.
Trish was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Alice Westerby; siblings, Bill, Don, Tom, Norman, Hazel, Brenda, Ken, Bob, and Jeff; and her husband, Earl.
She is survived by siblings, Carrie, Pearl, and David; and many nieces and nephews.

William (Bill) J. Dougherty, 82, of Rainy Lake/International Falls, Mn. and Tamarac, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Bill was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont. He married June Williams on Oct. 30, 1954.

Sadly, the family of Edward Grynol, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Ed was born July 29, 1931 in Fort Frances to Matt and Sophia Grynol.
He was united in marriage to Lenore Connor on Aug. 8, 1953, and they resided in Fort Frances and raised their family.

Kenneth “Ken” Joseph Harrison passed away peacefully, with friends by his side, on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene Rita, in 1973; his second wife, Irene Naturkach, in 2010; and his son, Dane, in 1973.

On April 22, 2013, after a long and heroic battle at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., Sydney Henry Alfred Wall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 70.

William “Bill” teRaa, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Emo long-term care facilty in Emo, Ont.
Bill was born Feb. 9, 1920 in Borculo, The Netherlands to Arend Jan and Alieda teRaa (nee Kaemingh). He was the eldest of nine (two sisters and six brothers).

Rick Barefoot, of Vernon, B.C., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.