Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Rodney Henry Lange announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Fort Frances, Ont.

A celebration of life for Rod will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont.

A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Legarie announces her passing on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care.

Jean was born on Sept. 1, 1928 on the family farm in Pattulo Township to Jay and Florence Schram.

She was united in marriage to Roy Legarie on June 2, 1950. She worked for five years in the telephone office before moving to La Verendrye Hospital, where she worked for over 20 years.

After she retired, she enjoyed to travel and bowl. She was also an active volunteer at Rainycrest for 26 years.

Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2019, dawned bright and crisp and clear. A wonderful Autumn day awash with the Creator's colorful fall palette. A perfect day and time to start an important Spirit Journey, and so Louis George (Smokey) Bruyere, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend set out on the path that he alone must travel.

From an early age, his honest and steadfast work ethic became engrained by following the examples set by his parents, Lillian (Lums) and Theodore (Biddy), and grandparents, George and Mable Calder, and Minnie and Louis Bruyere.

On Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., John Kiesel, 88, passed away suddenly.

John was born May 10, 1931 in Grigaschiscuken, Lithuania to the late Gustof and Anna Kiesel.

John grew up during the war, moved to Germany where he resided in Eckernforde until he immigrated to Canada in 1953.

Several years later, he moved to Delhi, Ont. where he met and married Doreen Stevens. Together they had a daughter, Sherri. Later they relocated to the Rainy River District where he resided until his passing.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mildred Gertrude McInnes announces her passing on Sept. 26, 2019, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Millie will be forever missed by her husband and soul mate of over 41 years, Dan McInnes, and her four children and their families: Sylvia and Alan Wyse, Cory and Will Clarke, Rob McInnes and partner Kim Drohan, and Bryan Hay.

Alfred (Fred Jr.) Roisin, born June 5 1964, departed this world on Sept. 25, 2019. He left us in the same style of which he lived—with complete determination, passion and humour.

He was a 30 year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #397 in Thunder Bay. His legacy are his two sons and the log cabins that he hand-crafted for each of them.

Freddy was predeceased by his mother, Lise Roisin, and is survived by his father, Alfred Sr.; brothers, Louis and Rene; sister, Anne; his children, Tanner and Anthony, and their mother, Brenda; as well as many nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that the family of Queen Whitefish announces her passing on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.

She was born on July 19, 1937 in Lac La Croix First Nation to George Ottertail Sr. and Elizabeth Labott.

She lived in Lac La Croix First Nation all her life. Queen loved to be outdoors and lived a traditional life.

She loved to keep busy, tending to her house and children, spending time outdoors harvesting with her husband, Clifford.

She loved teaching her grandchildren how to prepare traditional foods.

Raymond Donald Dolph, 70, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital.

He was born on July 26, 1949 in Fort Frances, to Vene and Margaret Dolph. He grew up in Fort Frances, attending the local schools before working at various businesses.

He worked in mines in Thompson. Man. and Manitowadge before going to at Atikokan in 1970 to work at the saw mill.

He returned to Fort Frances in 1990, working for North Air and Green Funeral Home for many years. Health issues led Ray to an early retirement in 2015.

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Violet Ruth Tibbs, 84, of Emo, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital.

Violet was born on April 17, 1935 in Loon Lake, Sask. to parents, Annie (Humphries) and Gordon McKinnon. She was united in marriage to Lyle Tibbs on Nov. 25, 1952.

Raymond Dolph, 70, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital.

Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Chris was a loving, kind, passionate person with a great sense of humour.

Crestina Asunta Dittaro (Lovisa) Lowe passed away on Sept. 14. 2019 surrounded by family.

Chris was born to Orsolina (Lina) and Giovanni Dittaro on March 5, 1935. A beautiful daughter after four sons, she brought much joy and laughter to her family.

She was educated in Fort Frances and worked for Dr. Solomon and Dr. Boyle following graduation from high school.