In Memoriam
Joseph Isador Nayanokeeshik
Joseph Isador Nayanokeeshik It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the passing of Joseph "Indian Joe" Nayanokeeshik , dad started his journey to the spirit world on 04/23/2024. Joe passed away peacefully with his son Gord, and daughter Diane by his side at Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Center in Port Hope Ontario after a courageous and hard-fought battle with lymphatic cancer. Joe was b...
May 16, 2024
Darlene Pearson
Darlene Pearson March 3, 1934 - May 11, 2024 Darlene was born in Ogema, Saskatchewan on March 3, 1934, spending her early years on the family farm and attending school. Darlene married Jim Pearson in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, 1954. They moved to Kenora, then on to Dryden where they made their home. Darlene worked at the Royal Bank until retirement. Darlene is survived by her brother-in-law, Les Pearson and wife Shirley,...
May 16, 2024
Bruce Kenneth Smith (Smitty)
it is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bruce Kenneth Smith, fondly known as Smitty, of Terrace BC. at the age of 74. Smitty was born to Robert and Gladys Smith (Auren) on March 1, 1950 in Dryden, Ontario. Smitty's extraordinary personality and infectious ways, left a mark on anyone who was fortunate enough to cross his path. It comes as no ...
May 16, 2024
Hilda Sweet
With cherished memories, we share the news of Hilda Laurene Sweet's (nee Jack) peaceful passing. She was a month short of her 97th birthday and was in the late stage of dementia. After 47 years, Hilda is reunited with her husband Jim. Times have changed since Hilda was born in the farm house and competed her grade 8 education in a one-room school near Emo. At eighteen years of age, she took a six month hairdressing c...
May 15, 2024
Margarite (Marg) Spicer
Margarite (Marg) Spicer March 8, 1932 - May, 12 2024 In loving memory of Marg Spicer, age 92, who passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on May 12, 2024. Marg is survived by her daughter Lori Barker (Bart) , daughter-in-law Cathy Spicer; grandchildren Dale Barker (Rebecca), Shawn Barker (Marissa), Drew Spicer (Chris Broman), David Spicer (Courtney); 4 great grandchildren; siste...
May 14, 2024
Patsy Bazinet
Patsy Bazinet December 30, 1962 - May 9, 2024 It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Patsy, age 61, May 9, 2024. Patsy Bazinet was the youngest child of Rose and Donald Bazinet. Born in Sturgeon Falls Ontario, Patsy was a welcome addition to an already large family. From day one Patsy won our hearts, smiles and love and continued to be a source of pleasure to everyone she met throughout he...
May 13, 2024
Arlene Mary Ellen "Chum" Hammond
Arlene Mary Ellen "Chum" Hammond October 5, 1936 - May 9, 2024 On May 9, 2024, Arlene Mary Ellen "Chum" Hammond, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, slipped gently from this world, and into the arms of her beloved husband, who left this earthly world just five months prior. Chum was born in Kenora, Ontario on October 5, 1936, to Mary Elizabeth (Palan) Hancock and ...
May 10, 2024
Bette Donovan
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother Bette Donovan at the age of 83 on May 8th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in Dryden ON. Bette was born in Chatham ON, raised in Bracebridge ON and lived in many places in Southern Ontario before she eventually made her way with her three children to Ear Falls in 1975 where she found her roots and a fulfilling life of being a mem...
May 09, 2024
Willibald Hackl
Willibald Hackl, March 27th, 1936 - September 29th, 2023 Celebration of Life for Willibald Hackl We invite you to join our family as we remember and celebrate the life of Willi Hackl, who passed away Sept. 29th, 2023. Celebration to be held on May 18th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Sunset Room at the Best Western. Interment of ashes will be held prior to the celebration at the Dryden Cemetery at 12:00 pm. We hope yo...
May 08, 2024
Norman Shane McMillan
Norman Shane McMillan October 6, 1958 - May 3, 2024 Norman Shane McMillan (known as SHANE) was born October 6, 1958 in Dryden, ON to William John McMillan and Thelma Mae McMillan (Gurney). He was the eldest of four siblings - Heather (Mel), Scott (Brenda) and Robyn. Shane was a Dryden boy through and through. Growing up on Lakeside Drive and eventually building his forever home next door to his childhood home. He spe...
May 08, 2024
Therese (Terry) Hatch
Therese (Terry) Hatch February 1, 1927 - May 5, 2024 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mom Terry Hatch on May 5, 2024, at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Born in LaFleche, Saskatchewan on February 1, 1927. She lived in many places across Saskatchewan before the family settled on a quarter section of land in Makwa. In 1948, Terry moved to Dryden with her sister Marg, following in the footste...
May 08, 2024
Antonietta Maria Pizzi
Antonietta Maria Pizzi June 12, 1924 - May 1, 2024 In loving memory of Antonietta Maria Pizzi who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, in Princess Court, Dryden at the age of 99. She was born to Michele and Laura Carlucci on June 12, 1924, in the quaint town of Santa Maria, Del Molise, Italy. Maria's early years were adorned with the serenity of nature and the enchanting beauty of Italy. She carried these memories ...
May 03, 2024