In Memoriam
Ella Mary Jane (Parr) Kosik
Ella Mary Jane (Parr) Kosik September 7, 1936 - December 15, 2023 A Graveside Service will take place in the Kenora Cemetery on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Wittimier officiating. Ella passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre, surrounded by loved ones. Ella was born in Dryden, then moved to Kenora where she met her husband Josef. She resided in ...
Apr 25, 2024
Grace Lydia June Baron
Grace Lydia June Baron Gracie passed away suddenly, with her soulmate Ryan holding her hand, while vacationing in New Zealand. Gracie is survived by her father Daniel (Denise) Baron, her mother Margaret Aitken (Tom Williams), siblings Emma and Ranger Baron, Ryan's parents Jim and Theresa Gee, his siblings Steven (Rebecca) Gee, Danielle Gee, and Eric (Janessa) Gee, grandparents, cousins of both families, and many frie...
Apr 24, 2024
Walter Brian Hastings (Buddy)
Walter Brian Hastings (Buddy) May 31, 1954 - April 17, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Brian Hastings (Buddy) who passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 with family at his side after a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Madeline Hastings and brother Charles Hastings. He is survived by his daughter Charlotte, Tammy, his sisters Shirley Eyjolfson and Linda Taddeo, brot...
Apr 22, 2024
Alice Beatrice Pakarinen
Alice Beatrice Pakarinen September 13, 1929 - March 30, 2024 Alice Beatrice Pakarinen of Wabigoon, Ontario passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side at Princess Court, Dryden, Ont. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Alice had an indomitable spirit and a sharp mind and the life she lived displayed those characteristics. She loved to read, was always interested in travel and during her life...
Apr 19, 2024
Douglas Raymond Kent Lundstrom
Douglas Raymond Kent Lundstrom July 4, 1939 - April 14, 2024 Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Douglas Lundstrom, on April 14, 2024 at the age of 84. Dad was born on July 4, 1939 on the family farm in Dobie Township, by Emo, Ontario. During his childhood, the family moved around a lot, living in Emo, Keewatin, Camp Robinson, and Oxdrift before choosing Dryden as their forever home. In 1961, a beaut...
Apr 17, 2024
Sharleen Warren
Sharleen Warren December 26, 1949 - April 7, 2024 With deep sorrow, we sadly share that our mother and wife, Sharleen Grace Warren (nee Spillett), aged 74, peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the Dryden Regional Health Centre after battling a multitude of health issues on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. Sharleen, born December 26, 1949 in Thunder Bay, Ontario spent her final years living in Ignace, Ontario...
Apr 17, 2024
Donard (Don) Peter Vieira
Donard (Don) Peter Vieira December 23, 1971 - April 1, 2024 Donard P. Vieira, 52, of Dryden, Ontario, unexpectedly passed away on April 1, 2024. Donard, more fondly known as Don or Donny, was born to Jose and Maria Fatima Vieira, on December 23, 1971, in Dryden, Ontario. Don spent his entire life in his hometown of Dryden, where he attended Dryden High School. He worked at Canadian Tire for 29 years, eventually becom...
Apr 10, 2024
Wendalynne Doreen Johnston nee Schramm
Wendalynne Doreen Johnston nee Schramm June 14, 1949 - April 6, 2024 In loving memory of Wendy, born June 14, 1949 in Gladstone, Manitoba to John and Eileen Schramm, who passed away peacefully at the DRHC on April 6, 2024. She moved to Dryden where she had her two daughters. Later in life, she moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan with her loving spouse Bill, before returning to Dryden where she stayed for her remaining yea...
Apr 10, 2024
Leslie Wayne Catlin
Leslie Wayne Catlin October 1, 1952 - April 7, 2024 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Leslie Wayne Catlin, age 71 at the Dryden Regional Health Center surrounded by people who loved him. Les was definitely one of a kind. Anyone who knew Les, knew that he loved everyone with his entire heart. Les leaves a huge hole in this community. Les would say hello to everyone he knew and even those he didn't. ...
Apr 10, 2024
Theodore Moline Sr.
On Saturday March 30th, 2024, at his home in Kenora, Ontario, Theodore Fredric Peter Moline Sr. (Ted) peacefully, with family by his side, departed this world at the age of 90 years and left a huge hole in many hearts and lives. He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruth (nee Tannock), his children Cheryle Moline (Ken), David Moline (Darlene), Sandra Fitzer (Brian), Ted Moline Jr. (Candy), Annette...
Apr 08, 2024
Jack Rhyner
Jack Rhyner March 27, 1958 - March 31, 2024 In loving memory of Jakob (Jack) Rhyner, who passed away unexpectedly at home on Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024). Jack was born in Waldhof, Ontario on March 27, 1958 to his parents Helen and Jakob Rhyner. Jack was the first of the Rhyner children to join the family dairy farm and even started driving the tractor at age seven. He graduated from Dryden High School with his Ont...
Apr 05, 2024
Brian Emile Nicolas Delaronde
Brian Emile Nicolas Delaronde March 27, 1958 - April 1, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brian Emile Nicolas Delaronde, who left us on April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Brian, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and laughter that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Brian is survived by his devoted...
Apr 05, 2024