Lucy Marvell Peltonen (nee Hyatt), 65, passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997 at her home in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.
She was born May 19, 1932 in Emo, Ont. to the late John and Jessie Hyatt and grew up south of Devlin. Music was her passion, a love that lasted her whole life.
Lucy met and married Ed Peltonen on Nov. 28, 1953, and they raised their family in Crozier.
I have fought the good fight.
I have finished the race, I have
kept the faith.
11 Timothy 4:7
Leon Honore Heyens, 73, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Friday, Sept. 12, 1997. He was born April 14, 1924 in Zeeland, Netherlands to the late Gysbertus and Pauline Heyens.
Mr. Heyens moved to Winnipeg, Man. in 1949 and lived there for two years when he moved to Blackhawk, Ont. He later moved to Stratton, Ont. in 1965 and lived there until 1988, when he moved to Fort Frances.
Ronald Mansfield “Ron” Hyatt, 72, of R.R. #2, Devlin, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997 at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1925 in the Municipality of La Vallee, Ont. to the late James and Bertha Hyatt.
Ron lived his entire life in the Devlin area, working in the Fort Frances paper mill for 37 years. He also had farmed in the district for a number of years.
Sophie Annette Noga, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997.
She was born Sept. 3, 1912 in Poland to the late Harry and Anastasia Kaproska. Sophie came to Canada in 1928 and settled in Manitoba. On Jan. 30, 1930, she was united in marriage to Jacob Noga.
During the 1950s, she moved to Atikokan, Ont., where they resided until moving to Dryden in 1985. In 1993, Sophie moved to Fort Frances, where she has resided since.
Eileen Fay Neal, nee Lamont, passed away suddenly Sept. 7, 1997 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Eileen is survived by her daughters, Susan and Nancy; son-in-law, Howard; grandsons, Travis, Tyler, and Daniel; sister, Jessie; brothers, Ken and Robert; mother-in-law, Alice; sister-in-law, Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ernest, on Dec. 11, 1994.
Eileen was born March 30, 1928 in Owen Sound, Ont. and lived in Fort Frances, Ont. until 1975, when she and Ernie moved to Vancouver, B.C. They retired to Qualicum Beach in 1988.
Elsie Cottam, 99, of Nestor Falls, Ont. and Victoria, B.C., passed away peacefully at Sandringham Nursing Home Hospital in Victoria, B.C. on Monday, Sept. 1, 1997.
She was born Jan. 7, 1898 in Bristol, England and came to Canada as a young girl. She resided in Rainy River, Ont., where she met her husband, Harvey Cottam. They were united in marriage in August, 1916 and settled on a farm north of Rainy River.
Walter Prymak Sr., 65, of 1127 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997 with his wife and two children at his side.
He was born Jan. 16, 1932 in Fort Frances to the late John and Eva Prymak.
Elizabeth Armstrong, 84, of 610 First St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
She was born Dec. 10, 1912 in Sleeman, Ont. to the late Joseph and Anna Triskle. Elizabeth was raised in Sleeman and on March 17, 1934, was united in marriage to Victor Armstrong.
Elizabeth and Victor lived in Sleeman until 1962, when they moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. until January, 1979, moving back to Rainy River District and settling in Fort Frances.
Paul Degelman, 71, of 818 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997.
He was born Oct. 24, 1925 in Fort Frances to the late Frank and Annie Degelman. In 1943, Paul enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces, and served with the army in Canada until his discharge in 1945. Following his discharge, he returned to Fort Frances, where on Sept. 11, 1948 he was united in marriage to the former Arvilla Schickling.
Michael McFayden, 26, of Nestor Falls, Ont., passed away accidentally on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997 at Katamiagamak Lake, Nestor Falls, Ont.
Michael was born Sept. 8, 1970 in Fort Frances, Ont. He graduated from Fort Frances High School and then went on to Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont., where he graduated from the Aviation & Flight Management course on the Dean’s list.
In April, 1992, Michael was employed as a local guide. He worked in logging and the past five years as a commercial pilot for Nestor Falls Fly-in Outpost.
Bertha Margaret Hyatt, 97, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997.
She was born April 23, 1900 to the late Francis and Sara Jane Leeson.
Bertha was born and raised in Rainy River District, and took an active part in the Pentecostal Church for many years. She enjoyed her flower gardens, and also her crocheting and knitting.
In loving memory of James Quenton Falconer, who passed away Aug. 17, 1997 at Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Ont.
James is survived by his loving wife, Edna (nee Parks); his sons, Jim (Barbara) of Edmonton, Alta., and Paul (and friend, Donna) of Red Deer, Alta.; daughter, Janette Stenhouse (Joe) of Red Deer, Alta.; and grandchildren, Ashleigh, David, Christopher, Michelle, and Christine.
Margaret Robertson, 81, of 901 Shevlin Ave. Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Margaret was born March 9, 1916 in Fort Frances to the late Wellington and Edith bishop. In January, 1938, she was united in marriage to Percy Robertson. Her main interests were crafts and her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Percy, in 1963.
Dorothy Kathleen Beninger, 84, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997. She was born Sept. 12, 1912 in Emo, Ont. to the late Walter and Edith Radbourne.
Mrs. Beninger lived most of her life in Emo. She was a school teacher for 35 years, and taught in Emo, Fort Frances, Nestor Falls, Finland, Black Hawk, Morson, and Arbor Vita. She was a member of the Fort Frances-Rainy River Women Teachers’ Association.
Tracy Thomas Joseph Spencer, 53, of 477 Hill Rd., R.R. #1, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man.
He was born June 17, 1944 on Calumet Island, Que. to George and Kathleen Spencer.
Tracy enjoyed fishing and hunting, and having coffee with his friends, and was always helping others. He also loved his rock work and his flowers. He was a very gifted and loving person. His biggest thing in life, however, was his family and friends.
In loving memory of Allison Brown, who passed away in Dryden, Ont. on Saturday, July 5, 1997.
Allison Leigh was born Nov. 24, 1977 in London, Ont., the beloved daughter of Janice and David Brown; sister of Ryan Brown; and granddaughter of Alice and Leo Brown of Fort Frances, Ont., and Muriel and Carman Brown of Port Stanley, Ont.
Allison also is survived by her great-grandmother, Martha Metcalf of Petrolia, Ont., and by many saddened relatives and friends whose lives she touched.
Alma Haw, 84, of Apt. #2, Morley Meadowside Manor, Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997 at the Rainy River hospital.
Alma was born Oct. 25, 1912 in North Branch, Ont. to the late Tom and Lillian Brannan. Alma was raised and attended school in North Branch.
She was married to Carman Haw on Aug. 10, 1932. Alma and Carman resided in North Branch, where they raised their family and worked side by side on the family farm, their general store, and the post office.
Lillian Summers, 77, of 524 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 1997 in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (Port Arthur), Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lillian was born Jan. 5, 1920 in Stratton, Ont. to the late John and Lillie Doupe. She was raised in Rainy River District and on May 17, 1941, she was united in marriage to Roy Summers in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Tauno “Tony” Boind, 71, of 1013 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, July 31, 1997 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
He was born July 27, 1926 in Fort Frances to the late Ivar and Maria Boind.
Tony was raised, attended school and had lived his entire life in Fort Frances. In his earlier years, he worked and sailed on the Great Lakes, and Canada Car in Thunder Bay. During World War II, Tony enlisted with the Canadian armed services and was stationed in Canada. Upon his discharge, he returned to the bush to work with his dad.
Wayne L. Raboin, 57, formerly of International Falls, Mn., passed away in Brea, Calif. on Monday, July 28, 1997.
He was born in International Falls in November, 1939 and graduated from Falls High School in 1958. He played on the Broncos football team. He also served four years in the U.S. Navy.
He retired from Lucky Stores Inc. of Buena Park, Calif. after 27 years as a truck driver.
He was predeceased by his father, Edward Raboin; and brother, James Raboin.
In loving memory of Violet Maud Ashley, who passed away in Emo hospital July 23, 1997 after several years of bad health.
Having suffered several strokes in Ottawa, she came to Emo in 1989 to make her home with her sister, Lily Rathwell.
Violet was the youngest of the Robertson family of eight. Clark Robertson of Fort Frances was her only brother. She had worked in his office before moving to Nepean, Ont. and receiving a position as secretary in the House of Commons, where she was employed for 27 years.
Michael Beninger, 43, of 150 Cedar Cres., Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay on Sunday, July 20, 1997 after never regaining consciousness following a tragic accident on Friday, July 4, 1997.
