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Stanley "Shots" Mercer

Stanley "Shots" Mercer

Aug 3, 2020

Stanley James Mercer A.K.A. "SHOTS" died at the age of 75. Not before he got to see the NHL and his Pittsburg Penguins play again while eating some fresh fried pickerel.

The way he died is just like he lived. He wrote his own rules. He fought authority and paved his own way. If you said he...

Frank (Franciszek) Ostojski

Frank (Franciszek) Ostojski

Jul 25, 2020

Frank quietly passed away on July 25, 2020.

Survived by daughter Donna, granddaughter Judith (Matt), great-granddaughters Verona and Simone, beloved niece and nephew Danusia and Antos in Poland.

He is predeceased by his wife Helen.

Frank was a great fan of all sports, especially of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. He...

Daniel Odilon Desforges

Daniel Odilon Desforges

Jul 25, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Desforges at University Hospital in London, Ontario, at the age of 63. Born in Val D'Or Québec and a former resident of Elliot Lake, he moved to Red Lake Ontario in 2001 to continue working in the mines. He loved his summers working and fishing at camp.  ...

Peter Marion Franczak

Peter Marion Franczak

Jul 21, 2020

Peter Franczak was born in Stuttgart, Germany on January 20 th , 1953. Peter immigrated to Canada in January of 1956, arriving in Red Lake on January 24 th .

He worked at Codville and McLeod's Transportation driving bus until 1986. He then started a 32 year long career at Campbell Mine, where in his later years...

Bradley Bernard Cockroft

Bradley Bernard Cockroft

Jul 6, 2020

He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Allison, children Dylan, Caden, Evan, Fallon and Grahm, grand-daughter Khaleesi, brothers Barry and Brian, sister Jo-Anne, nephews Chris, Ian, Lyndon, Dallas and Kyle, nieces Kim, Sheryl and Hilary, mother in-law Emily James, as well as sister in-law Mary. He is predeceased by his father Rodney, mother Isabelle and stepfather...

Mark William Kerr

Mark William Kerr

Jun 29, 2020

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Sylvia Kerr, niece Cristy Hunter, aunt Margaret Ayling,  cousins Meredith Ayling Shaw, Branson Ayling, Kathy and John Anderson and Kevin MacMillan as well as a vast family of friends. He is predeceased by his parents William and Marie Kerr.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private ...

Marcel Babin

Marcel Babin

Jun 28, 2020

Marcel will be lovingly remembered by his son Edouard Babin, grandchildren Julian Babin and Dawn Babin as well as great-grandchildren Breeze, April Mikayla and River. He is predeceased by his wife Marie Babin.

A funeral service will be held at a later date in the Red Lake Cemetery

Donations in his memory may be made...

Lilia Melanson (Dessere- Williamson)

Lilia Melanson (Dessere- Williamson)

Jun 16, 2020

Lilia is survived by her Husband Stan of 51 years, children Wayne (Doreen), Bryan (Jan), Sheila, Jerry (Laura) and Glen (Bev), sister Jean, brother Laurence,  grandchildren Bridget, Sandra, Brent, Scott, Allison, Tanya, Angela, Janine, Christopher, Caitlin, Marcya, Stewart and Shannon as well as 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will take place at...

Linda Dorothy Cheney

Linda Dorothy Cheney

May 13, 2020

In loving memory of Linda who passed away at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital on May 13th at the age of 95. Linda is survived by her daughters, Margaret (David), and Mary, grandchildren Sarah, Peter and Joseph, great grandchildren Jillian, Nathan, Aria, Lia and Josh as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her...

Joseph "Joe" John Zagzewski

Joseph "Joe" John Zagzewski

Apr 21, 2020

Hi is survived by his wife of 60 years Louise, children Linda (Rod) Tyreman of Kamloops, BC, Lori (Lorne) Marks of Red Lake, ON, sister Shirley Washen of Winnipeg, MB, and two special fur babies Sinbad & Henry.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Interment...

Richard "Dick" Norbert Pasloski

Richard "Dick" Norbert Pasloski

Apr 14, 2020

Master of Jack's Island, Richard "Dick" Pasloski, proud son of Saskatchewan farmers Walter and Anastasia (Bugiera) Pasloski, exceptional student, natural born athlete and coach (hockey, football and fastball), dead eye surveyor, beaver dam buster, planter of trees, teller of stories, reader of history, hoarder of "treasures", tinkerer extraordinaire, watcher of birds, lover of lakes, gifted builder, crossword tamer, math...

Proserphina "Prosie" Delacruz

Proserphina "Prosie" Delacruz

Apr 13, 2020

She is survived by her husband Ernie Delacruz, daughter Mary Joan (Kevin) Visscher, son Jon (Rhea) Delacruz, grandchildren Brandon, Ethan, Camryn, Rosalynn, Rachel and Ryan, sister Joy Pangilinan, niece Leilani (Derek) Brazier as well as nephew Anthony (Christine) Pangilinan.

Cremation has taken place and a private visitation will be held.

Donations in her memory may...

Margaret Alice Hearn (Nee Baldwin)

Margaret Alice Hearn (Nee Baldwin)

Apr 10, 2020

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Marg Hearn. We are grateful for the full life our Mother, Grand, and Great Grandmother gave us.

Marg passed away peacefully on Friday April 10, 2020 after spending the better part of her 83rd year in the compassionate care of the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Hospital. Marg...

Olie Quedent

Olie Quedent

Apr 6, 2020

Olie passed away on April 6 th at the Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 81. He is survived by his son Robert (Sabrina), grandson Jayden, stepchildren, siblings Rose Prince, Joe, George, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Dorinda Hawes Quedent, parents Albert Quedent, Sarah (Osheewasawn) Quedent, siblings Sarah, Daisy, Jack, William, and Paddy....

Helen Maude Stephena Forsythe

Helen Maude Stephena Forsythe

Apr 2, 2020

It is with heartfelt sorrow, but immeasurable fond memories, that the family of Helen (née Dean) Forsythe announce her passing at the Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital on April 2, 2020 at the age of 102. She will be greatly missed by her family; daughters – Sharon Lewis, Karen (Pete) Konowalchuk, sons – Ken (Linda) Forsythe, Dwight (Vicky) Forsythe, daughter-in-law...

Vera Marion Anderson

Vera Marion Anderson

Apr 1, 2020

Vera passed away at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital with her family by her side at the age of 87.

She is survived by her husband Bill, son Gordon (Bonnie), daughter in law Nicole, brother in law Nelson (Julie), grandchildren Candice, Bradley, Lindsay, Cory, Kelsie, and seven great grandchildren, numerous other family members and friends....

Timothy (Tim) Aaron Grand

Timothy (Tim) Aaron Grand

Mar 30, 2020

In loving memory of Timothy Aaron Grand who passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his children Curtis (Kelly) Grand, Kayla (Reid) Warren, grandchildren Jordan, Everett, Kylie and Lilly, brothers John (Theresa), Joe, Jamie, Aunt Peggy Grand, many...

Kathie Alice Epp

Kathie Alice Epp

Mar 27, 2020

In loving memory of Kathie Alice Epp, who passed away on March 27th, 2020 at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital at the age of 61 with family by her side. Kathie will be dearly missed by her children Pamela (Dale), Tristan (George) and Kaidyn (Connor). She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren Stephanos, Hudson, Suri and...

Harvey Beardy

Harvey Beardy

Mar 23, 2020

Harvey Beardy, born in Bearskin Lake, Ontario on December 15, 1949, passed away at Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital on March 23, 2020 at 10:55 pm.

Harvey was the husband of Lena Beardy (Nee Sawanas) for 45 years. He leaves behind his son Leslie (Trace), grandchildren Melanie, Brendon, Kienan (Louis James), Dallas and Daisey Meekis, his...

Kathy Anne Morton

Kathy Anne Morton

Mar 23, 2020

Kathy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Mike (Arlene) Morton, Christine (Chris) Tougas, Bob (Dawn) Bisson, son-in-law Ted Nowakowski, grandchildren Talon (Sarah), Dylan, Megan, Austin (Makenzie), Kenzie (Eric), Aislinn, Seth, Elizabeth, Aubrey, James, Jaxxon, great grandchildren Dreea, Greyson, Jay, siblings Ron (Irene) Clark, Irene (Jack) Bryant, Barry (Dianne) Clark, Bob...

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