Irene Taylor
Posted by Carol on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 10:56:11 AM

In loving memory of Irene Taylor, who died on Thursday, September 2nd with her family at her side.
Irene is survived by her daughter Terri Parenteau of Winnipeg, sons Rob of Thunder Bay and Ron of Dryden, by 6 grandchildren and brothers Hughie and Don Nicholson.
A memorial funeral service to celebrate the life of Irene Taylor will be held Tuesday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m. in First United Church with Rev. Eric Matheson officiating.
Interment of ashes will take place in the Dryden Cemetery at a later date.
Should friends desire donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the First United Church, through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Taylor

Grace Pollock
Posted by Carol on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 9:36:42 AM

In loving memory of Grace Pollock, age 94 years, who passed away peacefully in the Princess Court Long Term Care Home on Wednesday September 1st.
Grace is survived by her daughter Evelyn Anderson of Winnipeg, sons Bill (Donna) of Dryden, Bob (Brenda) of Lundbreck, Alta., and Patrick (Loretta) of Vermilion Bay, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Grace is also survived by one brother Ross Gifford of Outlook Sask., sisters-in-law Angie Gifford and May Gifford of Surrey, B.C., numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her very good friend Astrid Allen.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m. in Vermilion Bay First United Church with Alice Bloomfield officiating. Interment will take place in the Vermilion Bay Cemetery.

Should friends desire donations may be made to the Vermilion Bay United Church or Happy-Go-Lucky Seniors Centre through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Pollock

Alice Theresa Bancroft
Posted by Carol on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 2:29:08 PM

In loving memory of Alice Theresa Bancroft, age 79, who passed away on August 25th at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre - 5th Avenue Site.

Alice Bancroft is survived by her children, Linda, Larry, Debbie, Barry and Allan and her special extended children, Georgie, Danny and Gordie. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service for the late Alice Bancroft will be held at the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home on Monday August 30th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon Douglas Creig officiating. Interment of ashes to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Meno Ya Win Health Centre - Opening The Doors Campaign through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout P8T 1B9

Alma Maria "Mary" Peterson
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 2:51:43 PM

In loving memory of Alma Maria “Mary” Peterson, age 90 of Dryden, who passed away on Monday August 23rd, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

“Mary” is survived by her children: Dennis (Mary) of Eagle River, Karen (Bob) Nelson of Dryden, Janet (Garry) Murdick of Eagle River, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband and 3 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 26th, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s Chapel.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August, 27th, 2010 at 2:00 pm. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dryden with Pastor James Wood officiating.

Interment to follow.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the DRHC Fund through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: Peterson

Ruby Ethel Patricia Cripps
Posted by Carol on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 2:31:36 PM

In loving memory of Ruby Ethel Patricia Cripps, age 70 of Dryden, who passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Ruby is survived by her loving husband Dalton, children: Cecilia of Edmonton, Norman (Corrine) of Edmonton, Clara (Armand) Cimon of Dryden, step-children: Darrell (Angie) Rody of Edmonton, Victor Cripps of Hamilton, Laura Cripps of Eagle Lake, Richard Cripps of Toronto, Kenneth Cripps of Eagle Lake, Carol Kavanaugh of Eagle Lake, Hazel Cripps of Thunder Bay. She is predeceased by her parents Samuel and Dora Stephenson and son Larry Rody.

Visitation for Ruby Cripps will be held on Wednesday August 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s
Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 26th , 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s Chapel with Pastor Jake Letkeman officiating.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Tamarack House through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: Cripps

Antonette Daniar
Posted by Chris on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 2:36:49 PM

In loving memory of Antonette Daniar, age 46 of Dryden, who passed away on August 18th, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Antonette is survived by her brother Charles (Veronica) of Toronto, sister Terri (Bob) of Dryden, nieces: Andrea & Katherine of Toronto and great niece Emily. She is predeceased by her parents Anton and Joan.

There will be no Visitation as cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday August 24th, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Dryden Community Funeral Home’s chapel with Father Al Campeau officiating.

Interment to follow.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the DRHC Oncology Unit or the Second Chance Pet Network through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: Daniar

Marjorie Sherwood
Posted by Chris on Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 1:21:45 PM

In loving memory of Marjorie Sherwood, age 83 years, who passed away peacefully in the Dryden Regional Health Center on Sunday, August 15th.
Marjorie Sherwood is survived by her son Martin Sherwood, daughters: Debbie Brisson, Sandra Brodhagen and Glenna Ivanowich, by 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, 3 sisters: Evelyn Shepherd, Jeanette Raslask and Lillian Laking and her brother Gordon Lyle.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. in First United Church with Alice Bloomfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
Should friends desire donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Sherwood.

Paddy Anderson
Posted by Chris on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 8:10:40 AM

In loving memory of Paddy Anderson who passed away at his residence on Monday, August 9th at the age of 82 with his family by his side.
Paddy is survived by his children Glenn (Delores) Anderson, Theresa (Albert) Jamieson, and Dustin (Rebecca) Anderson, by six grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He is also survived by his brothers Bill (Vera) Anderson, and Nelson (Julie) Anderson.
He was predeceased by his parents Nels and Margaret, daughter Joy, and wife Jessie. A sacred fire to honor the life of Paddy will burn from August 10 to 14 at Paddy’s home. All are welcome to drop in. At Paddy’s request cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at the Snake Falls family plot. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit/St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB through Herold Funeral Home “The Red Lake Chapel” Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.

Kasmir Hercun
Posted by Carol on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 2:36:33 PM

In loving memory of Kasmir Hercun, age 84 of Dryden, who passed away on August 8th at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Kasmir Hercun is survived by his wife Elleonore, his children Len (Joanne) of Ear Falls, Tom of Dryden, Gerry (Laurie) of Fort Frances, Kathy Morton (Frank) and Lisa Potter (Dennis) of Dryden. He is also survived by a sister-in-law May, from St. Catherines, brothers Walter (Jenny) of Calgary and Victor (Rose) of Brandon and a sister Ann Brenner (Gerry) of Niagara on the Lake, his 10 beloved grand-children and 6 great grand-children.
Visitation for the late Kasmir Hercun will be held at Dryden Community Funeral Home on August 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services for the late Kasmir Hercun will be held on Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a. m. at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Dryden with Father Al Campeau officiating. Interment of ashes at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Tamarac House or DRHC Fund through Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden P8N 2X3
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: dcfh@drytel.net Subject: Hercun

Hilda Rose Borlang
Posted by Carol on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 12:38:08 PM

In loving memory of Hilda Rose Borlang age 90 years who passed away on Saturday July 31, 2010 at the Rainycrest Home for the Aged with family by her side.
Hilda is survived by her children Kristene (Bill) Easton of Winnipeg, Linda McMahon of Winnipeg and David (Valerie) of Dryden by one sister Ida of Dauphin, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Hilda was predeceased by her husband Ivar in 1981, her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
At Hilda’s request there will be no service and cremation has taken place.
Interment of her ashes will be at a later date in Dauphin, Manitoba.
If friends so desire donations may be made in her name to the Rainycrest Home for the Aged or the DRHC Foundation through Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Borlang

Bill Caren
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 3:13:32 PM

Following a courageous battle with cancer at his home on Sunday, August 1st, Bill Caren went to be with our Lord.

Bill Caren is survived by his children Lisa Alderman of Alberta, Dwayne Caren of Dryden and Samanthe McCarthy of Thunder Bay, by 6 grandchildren, his sisters: Maureen Hogan, Jackie Lalonde and Audrey Yaworski, and brother Ted Caren, all of Thunder Bay as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. in St. Luke's Anglican Church with the Venerable Patricia Cleghorn officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in Stanley Hill Cemetery in Thunder Bay.

Should friends desire donations to the Dryden Hospital Foundation may be made through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to: sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Caren

Sylvia Wagar
Posted by Carol on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 9:22:56 AM

In loving memory of Sylvia Wagar, age 74 years, who passed away with her family by her side at the Dryden Regional Health Center on July 26th, 2010.
Sylvia is survived by her husband Arnold, daughter Marlene Noll of Calgary, sons Will of Edmonton, Mike of Red Deer, Greg of Kenora and Tom of Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia, 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, sister Marjorie MacDonald of Calgary and brother Darrell Rasmussen of Millet Alberta.
A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Sylvia Wagar will be held Friday July 30th at 3:00 p.m. in Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Mr. Ralph Arndt officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of ashes to be held at a later date in the Dyment Mountainview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the church one hour prior to the time of service.
Should friends desire donations to a charity of their choice may be made through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Wagar

Edith Fread
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 1:48:14 PM

In loving memory of Edith Fread who died in her residence at Princess Court on January 8th at the age of 91 years.

Edith is survived by sons: Douglas, Bruce and Raymond, her daughter Marlene Walther by 8 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren, her sister Lil Fijal, brother Leo Beyer as well as many nieces, and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, July 29th at 3:00 p.m. in the Waldhof Cemetery.

Should friends desire donations to Princess Court or a charity of your choice may be made through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to: sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Fread

Ivan Bain
Posted by Carol on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 8:59:24 AM

In loving memory of Ivan Bain, age 82 of Dryden, who passed away on July 24th, 2010 at Princess Court.
Ivan Bain is survived by his wife Aurise, brothers Rodney (Thelma) of Toronto, Ernest (Marian) of Port Loring, sister Darla Clapperton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for the late Ivan Bain will be held at the Dryden Community Funeral Home on Thursday July 29th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral services for the late Ivan Bain will be held on Thursday July 29th , 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home.
Interment in the Vermilion Bay cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Princess Court through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: Bain

Marie Lorraine De Clercq
Posted by Carol on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 2:49:31 PM

In loving memory of Marie Lorraine De Clercq, age 68 of Dryden, who passed away on Friday July 23rd, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Marie is survived by her loving husband Ray, daughter: Donna (Chris) of Dryden, daughter-in-law Ali De Clercq, grandchildren: Marc & Michelle St. Laurent, Drew De Clercq, brother Ernie Mol (Merna) of Pinnawa, sister Irene Prokipchuk of Winnipeg. She is predeceased by her son Guy.

At Marie’s request here will be no Visitation or Service. Internment will happen at a later date.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Dryden’s Community Living through Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net Subject heading: De Clercq