Obituaries

Surrounded by her loved ones, Rosemarie Wagner (nee Rizzo) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018.

Rosemarie was born on Aug. 13, 1955 to Frank and Jennie Rizzo. She grew up in Fort Frances, Ont., the middle of five children.

Laughter always came easily to Rose (or Rosie to many). She often took to Facebook to start the day sharing her positive outlook on life, with thoughts as to how wonderful the world was, and would end the day with a sign-off spreading love.

It is with tremendous sadness and respect we say goodbye to Judith Pearl Plant (nee Joskow). Judy passed away, with her family by her side, on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 68.

Judy was born to Pearl and Jack Joskow on July 4, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ont. She grew up in Atikokan, Ont. and married Roy Plant out of high school. Together, they spent the better part of their life together raising their daughters, chasing fishing hot spots, and creating beautiful gardens at their home on Gilbert Lake.

It is with great sorrow the family of Jake DeGagne, of Red Deer, Alta., announces his sudden passing on Saturday, March 3, 2018, one day after attending his brother Raymond's funeral in Fort Frances, Ont., near where Jake was born and raised on the farm near Devlin, Ont.

A celebration of Jake's life will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion (2810 Bremner Ave.)

He was born on March 29, 1947 to Ulysse and Emilia DeGagne, the seventh of their 12 children.

With her loving husband, Tim, by her side, Cathy Tucker (nee Marr) passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cathy was born on Dec. 13,1960 to the late Muriel and Jack Marr. She was raised in Fort Frances with her nine siblings, and made Fort Frances home for her entire life.

If anyone ever needed a smile, hug, words of encouragement, or even just a laugh, she was always there. Her kindness and loving ways will be remembered and missed by many.

It brings us great sadness and broken hearts to announce the death of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, James Boden Lowey, 85, who passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in Fort Frances, Ont.

James was born on March 17, 1932 to Gladys and Wilfred Lowey at McKenzie Hospital in Fort Frances. He attended McIrvine Elementary School and Fort Frances High School.

He married the love of his life, Christine Vanderhorst, on Oct. 19,1953 and together they raised their three sons.

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce that, surrounded by her loving family and friends, Silvia Elaine Gunderson (nee Hayward) passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

Silvia was born in Winnipeg, Man. on Jan. 16, 1943 and grew up in Minaki, Ont., where she gained a love of the outdoors knowing how to hunt and fish by the time she was eight years old.

In 1966, Silvia married her best friend, Glen, and together they had four children: Heather (Butch Wensley), Kirsten, Karl (Lynda), and Von (Cara).

It is with great pride that we celebrate the life of Louis (Lou) Nicholson of Rainy River, Ont.

Lou passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at the long-term care centre in Rainy River after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Lou was born on May 7, 1941 in Renous, N.B. to Ambrose and Janie (Buggie) Nicholson. Arriving as the sixth of 12 children, Lou was one of the more mischievous of the pack, raised in the midst of a raucous and loving family.

David passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at the age of 83.

Loving husband of C. Elizabeth Allan and dear brother of Herbert Lynn Allan (Shirley), Joan Baggiore, and Evril Parks.

David also will be remembered by his nieces and nephews.

He was a dedicated teacher and vice-principal in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in Emo, Ont. on a later date.

Laurie Jimmy Norris, 69, passed on peacefully, with family by side, on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.

He was born on June 21, 1948 to Jim and Lorraine Norris in Emo, Ont.

He joined the Canadian Army as a Royal Canadian Engineer's craftsman. Following his service with the army, he became a Master Electrician and was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 402 Thunder Bay.

Peacefully, with family by his side, Jack Hogan passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

He was born on Jan. 18, 1941 in Fort Frances to Edmund and Helen Hogan.

He leaves behind his children, Randy (Connie), Rick (Twila), and Jackie (Chris), and special friend, Kathy; grandchildren, Brody and Brayden Hogan, Nathan Hogan, and Ethan and Joclyn Armit; great-grandchild, Charlie Armit; and numerous nieces and nephews.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our precious little girl, Rae, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

She passed suddenly in her sleep.

Rae was born in Ottawa, Ont. on Oct. 16, 2015 to Miranda (nee Miller) and Andrew Godding. She was the light of our lives and we will forever cherish our memories together.

Much-loved granddaughter to her grandparents, Denise and Bob Miller of Fort Frances, Ont.; grandparents, Lynn and Rick Godding of Ottawa, Ont.; and great-grandmothers, Corinne Godding of Ottawa, Ont. and Margaret Britt of Victoria, B.C.