James Robert Fleming Keddie passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
\He was born in Peebles, Scotland on March 24, 1927.
Jim was in the Scots Guard 1st Battalion Pipe Band for 13 years, serving in Italy, Cyprus and Egypt. He was married to June Bartram in September of 1949.
After he left the Army the family immigrated to Toronto, Canada to work in the prison as a guard.
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dearly loved mom and grandmother on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81.
Eva was born on Aug. 2, 1937 in Barwick, Ont. to John and Ethel Irvine, and was the youngest of five children.
With great sadness, the family of Michael Veran, 54, announces his sudden passing on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Michael was born on July 16, 1964 in Fort Frances, Ont. He spent his early years in Atikokan attending school and doing all the fun things that kids do—playing hockey and baseball and spending time with friends.
After he graduated from Atikokan High School in 1982, he went to work at Atikokan Forest Products where he learned the trade of heavy equipment mechanic.
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma May Piotrowski announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 20, 2019 with family by her side.
She was born on Aug. 11, 1944 in Fort Frances and lived here most of her life. At the young age of 12, she met Carl Piotrowski; she may not have known it then but he was the love of her life.
They were married on Feb. 27, 1960 and they were inseparable for the next 59 years. She worked alongside him in all of their ventures.
Frances Lorine Patricia (Desrosier) Treflin was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Dec. 3, 1927 to Albert and Laura (Galipeau) Desrosier.
She passed away at the Rainy River Health Centre on June 13, 2019 at the age of 91, surrounded by family and had enjoyed continual visits, stories and prayers from family, friends and clergy during the final week of her earthly life.
Frances went to school in Rainy River. When she was 12, her parents had both passed away and she was raised by her older cousin, Minn and Max Flamand.
On the evening of June 2, 2019, Brenda Gaetz (nee Johnson) passed peacefully at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit after losing her fight with brain cancer at the age of 64.
Brenda was born in Rainy River on April 15, 1955 to Dulcie and Wesley Johnson. Brenda married Charlie Gaetz on Aug. 26, 1977 and they started their life together in Grand Rapids, Man.
She was a loving and proud mom to their son, Steven, born July 12, 1984.
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma May Piotrowski announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 20, 2019 with family by her side.
A celebration of Norma's life will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion.
A complete obituary will follow.
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dearly loved mom and grandmother on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81.
Eva was born on Aug. 2, 1937 in Barwick, Ont. to John and Ethel Irvine, and was the youngest of five children.
Peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019, Frances Treflin (nee Desrosier), 91, of Rainy River, Ont. passed away at the Rainy River Hospital.
Funeral mass tentatively planned for Friday, June 28, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Morson with mass time and complete announcement to follow.
Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Joseph Delbo, 97, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital with family by his side.
At Joe's request, a private burial will take place.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
Lyle Edward Hyatt peacefully slipped away June 9, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at age 71.
Lyle was the born in Emo on May 24, 1948, eldest child of the late Robert W. Hyatt and Marie Hyatt (Canfield)(Mutz).
Lyle grew up south of Devlin on the family farm, where he learned his very strong work ethic. He enjoyed, and was proud of, the years he spent in 4-H and playing baseball and hockey for the Emo Legion.
After graduating FFHS, he worked in Sapawe sawmill for a short time then was hired on at the paper mill in Fort.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patti LaFleur (née Shine), our dear mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend.
Patti lit up the room with her warmth, presence and positivity. She was a strong, resilient woman who will leave a lasting impression on all those she met.
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) passed away June 10, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) was born Dec. 9, 1946 in Emo, Ont., to the late Arthur and Arlien Watts of Stratton, Ont.
Maxine attended both Rainy River High School and Fort Frances High School.
In 1965, Maxine decided she would pursue new adventures and moved to Winnipeg, Man.
Maxine quickly made friends and enjoyed a full and busy life in the city.
It is with deep sorrow the family of Robin Bowes Sr. announce his passing on June 4, 2019.
Robin was born February 19, 1926 in Stony Creek, Ont. to Horace and Susanna (Meek) Bowes, who had only months earlier immigrated to Canada from England.
Robin spent his youth in Galt, Ont. At age 18, like the many other young men of that time, Robin enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces and their efforts during World War II. He was a proud member of Legion Br. 29.
Peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Lyle Edward Hyatt, 71, of Alberton Township, Ont. passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
At Lyle's request, there will be no funeral service.
A complete announcement to follow.
On June 5, 2019, Nick finished his earthly sojourn and went to live with his Heavenly Father forever.
Nick was born on July 6, 1926 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands, to Koenraad and Geertje Schryvershof.
Nick finished his elementary education during the first years of WWII. During the last years of the war he went “underground” in order to avoid deportation to Nazi labour camps.
In 1946, Nick was drafted into the Dutch army and deployed to Indonesia from 1946-1950—years that affected him for the rest of his life and made him the man he became.
It is with deep sadness the family of Sue Hall, announces her passing on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Sue passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Sue was 56 years old and was born on Nov. 1, 1962.
She loved life, especially the simpler things. Sue loved walks, beautiful weather and treasured her friends, pets, cabin and her home.
Her greatest joy was her family and she truly cherished the time she spent with them.
Kimberly Ann Jewell peacefully passed away with her family by her side, at her residence on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the age of 51 years.
Beloved wife of Terry. Inspirational and loving mother of Elyssa Minielly (Eric), Jodi Moore (Matthew), and Jaime Moore (Charlie). Caring stepmother of Ashlyn Jewell (Tyler), and Katlynn Jewell (Ian). Super awesome Gramma of Selena, Briar, Aubryn, Brynnlee, Ellie, and Rucker. Cherished sister to Karen, Krista, Kyla, Karen, and Rhonda. Loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
Linda Gretler, 67, of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital.
Linda was born on April 9, 1952 in Fort Frances, ON to Alex and Agnes Smith. She worked as the manager for the White Pine and Sherbrook Inn. She loved animals and her family. Linda was a very happy, go lucky person with a wicked sense of humour
She leaves behind her sisters Mary Ann Anderson (Jerry), Judy Tibbs, Eleanor Smith; brothers Phillip Smith and Raymond (Sharon) Smith as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Wilma Margaret Helen Armstrong (nee Carroll), age 84, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, June 1, 2019 to join her loving husband, Bob, who predeceased her in 2015.
Wilma was born in Sioux Lookout, Ont. on Jan. 20, 1935 to Leonard and May Carroll.
After her marriage to Bob, they moved to Fort William, Ont. where she started her family.
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald James Pryde announces his passing on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital at the age of 83.
Don was born on April 17, 1936 in Thunder Bay, Ont. to Alex and Mary Pryde. He was raised in Thunder Bay. He moved to Fort Frances in 1957, working for Superior Propane.
He spent one winter in Baker's Lake, Nunavut building houses.
With profound sadness the family announces the passing of Bradley Kirkrude Jr.
A traditional wake will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Big Grassy Community Hall, followed by traditional service on Friday June 7, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Interment will take place in Morson Cemetery.
A complete announcement to follow.
Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held in memory of Peter Landry on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo.
Service will be followed by interment in Barwick Cemetery.
Cheryl Ann Fairbairn, age 59, peacefully passed away on May 29, 2019 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with her family by her side.
Cheryl was born on May 9, 1960 in Atikokan, Ont. She was raised and educated in Atikokan and was employed with the Royal Bank of Canada for 36 years.
Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, travelling, quilting, and relaxing at her camp on Factor Lake.
Cheryl was an avid volunteer in her community, and was a member of various boards and organizations.
Charles William (Bud) McWatt passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, at the age of 90.
Bud will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Ramona (nee Bird); his daughter, Sharon Caron (Brad); his sons, Rick (Jacquie) and Robert (Kim); and his grandchildren, Peter Caron (Marie), Laura Pottie (Jason), Richard, Sydney and Elias McWatt; and great-grandchildren Carter and Emilia Pottie.
Bud was born on Feb. 16, 1929, in Fort Frances, Ont. to Charles and Cicely McWatt.
