Obituaries

David Charles Carroll, 42 of Sioux City, Iowa was welcomed with open arms by his Lord and Savior, family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
David was born Monday, March 30, 1970 in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Gerald L.Carroll and Diane (Purgett) Bogenrief.

It is with great sorrow the family of Russell James Angus announces his passing on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario.
Russell was born Dec. 21, 1929 in Chapple Township, Ont., to Mildred and Leslie Angus.

On Saturday, June 30, 2012, Suesette Bernice Larson (nee Laverdure) passed away peacefully at the age of 70 years.
She is survived by four children: Len, Brian (Michelle), Steve (Kim), Leanne (Kevin House); her grandchildren Dennis, Corinna, Travis and Coleton; sister Phyllis (Ron) Olson; brother Bill (Cheryl) Laverdure; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends.

Andre Joseph Doucette, 100, of Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at his residence.
Andre was born on December 22, 1911 in Prudhomme, Saskatchewan to the late Ferdinand and Juliette Doucette.
As a young child, he moved along with his parents to Fort Frances. He farmed in the district for a number of years.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Geraldine May Skinner and David Harrison Skinner will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ontario.
Father Wayne McIntosh will officiate followed by interment in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances, Ontario.

A small graveside service for John Duane McMillan was held on Friday, June 29 in Rainy River, Ont. Following his wishes, it was for immediate family only.

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Clarence Derlen Gaylord, 98, of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances on Saturday, June 30, 2012.
Clarence was born on November 5, 1913 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to the late Luther Gaylord and Annie Bradshaw.
He grew up in Saskatchewan on homesteads in Beaufield (near Plenty) and Robin Hood with his only brother, Allan.

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret “Lou” Lougheed, age 92, announce her peaceful passing at her residence, Rainycrest Home for the Aged, on June 25, 2012.
Lou was born on May 12, 1920, in Emo, Ont. to Fred and Margaret Doman.

It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of John Payne, who was lovingly cared for at home, until death took him in his sleep, on Monday, June 25, 2012, just as he had hoped for.
John was born on September 5, 1934, in Ascot, England.

Bruce Lloyd, 66, formerly of Fort Frances, passed away Sunday, June 24 in Alberta after a lengthy illness.

Margaret “Lou” Lougheed, 92, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, June 25, 2012
Funeral services are pending.
A complete obituary to follow.

Gregory James Plumridge passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Tulare, California, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 21, 1963 in Atikokan, Ontario. Two years later, his family moved to Fort Frances.
As a youngster, he started curling and it became his favourite activity, along with slo-pitch and camping. He enjoyed cooking and being around family and friends.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Murray Fairnington announces his sudden passing on Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Rainy River Hospital.
Murray was born on September 22, 1947 in New Castle, England to Matt and Ada Fairnington.
The family moved to Canada when he was a young boy, first settling in British Columbia, then traveling to Woodstock, ON.

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Joseph Armstrong announces his passing on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., at the age 74 years, 11 months.
Donald was born July 27, 1937, to Edward and Kathleen Armstrong of Stratton, Ont.

Ken Hoard, 67, passed away May 16, 2012 in his home in Winnipeg, Man.
He was born in 1944.
Ken will be dearly missed by his daughters, Melissa Rhoda Wilson and Bonnie Lyne Wilson (Khaled); grandchildren, Shayleen and Tehya-Ameriss; brothers, Dennis, Stanley, Lyn, and Dale; sister, Cindy; and numerous nieces and nephews.