Obituaries

Rene would like to let you know that his final race here is complete. He left detailed instructions for Pam and the kids for his final lap.

In racing, the checkered flag symbolizes the end of the race. Rene threw those checkered flags on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at his home on Lake Vermilion.

He was brought into the race world on Nov. 18, 1963 in Winnipeg, Man. by the late George “Ab” Smith and the late Irene Elaine Hughes.

Sadly, the family announces the passing of DeLoris Camirand, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.

Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Peggy Miniely, 96, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River.

Peggy was born on March 6, 1922 in St. Boniface Man. to Robert and Minnie Leeson. Peggy spent many years working as a registered nurse, mostly in the hospital in Rainy River.

Peggy and Buzz Miniely were united in marriage on July 14, 1949. They were married for 65 years.

Peggy loved crafts, sewing, curling, travelling, and most of all going to their cabin on Lake of the Woods.

William (Bill) Albright, 68, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.

A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion (upstairs) at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sadness that the family of Murray Beninger Sr. announces his passing on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the age of 71.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

A complete obituary will follow.

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Trevor Allan Johnson announces his passing on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at Grassy Lake, Ont.

Trevor was born on Jan. 17, 1985 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Steve Spencer and Susan Johnson.

He grew up in Seine River First Nation, attending school in Mine Centre and then graduating from Fort Frances High School.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing video games, and watching documentaries, and he taught himself to play guitar. He also valued his cultural heritage and followed many of the traditional ways.

“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”

—1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

It is with great sorrow that the family of John P. Rempel announces his peaceful passing after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was received into glory on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at the age of 64, with his wife and children by his side in the comfort of his home in Stratton, Ont.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Ernest Dwayne (“Peanut”) Blackburde. of Rainy River First Nations, on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 at his residence.

Dwayne was born on July 29, 1960 in Emo, Ont. to John Madden and Melvina Blackburde.

He is survived by his children, Kevin Callaghan (Melissa Labelle), Samantha Blackburde (Patrick Wensley), Chad Blackburde, and Skye Blackburde; and grandchildren, Daniel Blackburde, Payton and Payge Peterson, and Kayden, Brooklyn, and Maddy Callaghan.

It is with sadness that the family of Glenn John Colvin announces that Glenn passed away, after a lengthy battle with dementia, on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont.

Glenn was born in Fort Frances on Jan. 17, 1927.

Glenn obtained his schooling in Pinewood and Fort Frances and as a young man entered the papermill in Fort Frances, where he worked for 40 years in the cutting room and then later on the paint crew.

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Roberta Maureen Chabot, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.

Roberta was born on May 22, 1953 in Fort Frances to Maurice and Mabel Dolph.

She was united in marriage to Paul Chabot on May 10, 1980 in Fort Frances.

It is with profound heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Boon Sr. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, Ont.

Peter passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Peter was born on Nov. 26, 1933 in Grootebroek, Netherlands.

He was predeceased by his parents, Johannesbug Boon and Elisabeth Maria Boon (Shouten); brothers, Freek Boon and Cees Boon; son Hank Boon; daughter, Annie Gladu (Boon); son, Peter Boon Jr.; and granddaughter, Amanda Boon.

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon James Ross announces his passing on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital.

Gordon was born to Gladys (Cooper) and Alexander Ross on October 3, 1927. Gordon was the seventh of a family of eight, all of whom have predeceased him. His wife, of 34 years, Muriel (Yakimischak) also predeceased him in 1989.

He is survived by his daughters Kathleen and husband David Connor and Janet and husband John Munro; grandsons Cameron and Malcolm Connor and many nieces and nephews and their families.