Obituaries

Harry George Smutylo, 93, a long-time resident of Nipigon, Ont., passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.

Dad came from Holland to Canada in 1948. He was born in the town of Towste, province of Halychyna, district of Ternopil, Western Ukraine in 1920.

As a young man, Harry was taken by the German Army from home and made to work in western Germany (Hanover) from 1942-45 as forced labour during WWII.

May 20, 1949 - June 10, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Beth MacDonald announces her passing in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 aft er a courageous battle following a stem cell transplant.

Linda was born on Friday, May 20, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the late Frank and Fern Pochailo and lived her life in Fort Frances. She attended commercial business school in Winnipeg following graduation from the Fort Frances High School and worked as a secretary at the Fort Frances High and Westfort Schools.

Doris McCready passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 95.

Doris was born April 17, 1919 in Alysworth Township, Ont. to Otto and Annie Herrmann.

She was united in marriage to William McCready on Feb. 2, 1946.

Doris and Bill lived south of Emo, Ont. for 19 years before relocating to Nestor Falls, Ont., where they remained for more than 26 years, and then returned to the Devlin, Ont. and Emo areas.

Donald Ricard passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the age of 79.

Don served as a member of the RCAF for more than 31 years.

Beloved husband of Nancy Ricard (nee Erickson) of Trenton, Ont; and devoted dad to Donna Weir and her husband, David, of Trenton, Ont., Randall Ricard and his wife, Jacqueline, of Medicine Hat, Alta., Eric Ricard and his wife, Carmen, of Lethbridge, Alta., and David Ricard of Trenton, Ont.

Alvin Allen Grey Hagarty passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at his cabin on Clearwater Lake.

With his wife by his side, having just eaten his favourite meal, he sat down in his chair overlooking his million-dollar view and slipped quietly from this Earth and returned to his Prairie home.

Alvin was born Jan. 22, 1925 in Riverhearst, Sask. to Myrtle and Norman Hagarty. He spent the first 14 years of life, living with his two brothers, Jack and Ernie, on the golden prairies and it was always a big part of who he was.

Lynn Murray Richardson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

Lynn was born March 19, 1939 to Roscoe and Emma Richardson, and was the youngest of six boys.

He was raised and got his schooling in Fort Frances, Ont., joining Ontario Hydro the day after he finished high school.

He worked for Hydro for 35 years, retiring as an electrical operator.

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Beth MacDonald announces her passing in Ottawa, Ont. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 after a courageous battle following a stem cell transplant.

Linda was born on Friday, May 20, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Frank and Fern Pochailo, and lived her life in Fort Frances.

She attended commercial business school in Winnipeg, Man. following graduation from the Fort Frances High School and worked as a secretary at the Fort Frances High and Westfort schools.

Mary B. Smith, 78, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, surrounded by family, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

She was born Sept. 22, 1935 on Clearwater Lake to Mike and Florence Johnson. She lived in the Naicatchewenin First Nation all her life.

She was united in marriage to Alfred Smith.

Once her children were grown, she made handcrafted rugs. She also was an elder to the community, sharing her knowledge with others through the Seven Generations Education Institute.

Mary B. Smith, 78, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, surrounded by family, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

She was born Sept. 22, 1935 on Clearwater Lake to Mike and Florence Johnson. She lived in the Naicatchewenin First Nation all her life.

She was united in marriage to Alfred Smith.

Once her children were grown, she made handcrafted rugs. She also was an elder to the community, sharing her knowledge with others through the Seven Generations Education Institute.

Linda MacDonald passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Ottawa, Ont.

Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

On Monday, May 26, 2014, The Reverend exited this earthly stage to take his show to the Spirit World.

Percy Tuesday was a proud and gifted Ojibway man, born on April 27, 1942 in Big Grassy River Ojibway Nation, Ont. to Robert and Martha Tuesday (nee Bluebird), the second eldest of 10 children.

He is survived and deeply missed by Delores, Martin, Rose, Lorna, and Robert.

Percy was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend. All were all roles that Percy celebrated and embraced with enthusiasm, commitment, and joy.

On March 30, 1935, Jean was born to Wes and Ida Ogden on the farm south of Emo in Lash Township, Ont.

She lived her life in Emo until her passing on May 28, 2014 at the age of 79.

Jean was the third of six children. She will be lovingly remembered by her kindness, patience, and quiet ways.