Obituary Listing

Jun 8, 2024

HAYWARD, Dale - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father Dale Hayward who left us on June 8th, 2024 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by his loving family at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

He is survived by his daughters Brittney (Cj) & Stefanie (Connor). Also, by...

May 22, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31st at 11 am in the Poplar Hill School Gym. The service will be officiated by Donald Moose. Burial will take place in the Poplar Hill Central Cemetery.

May 22, 2024

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Poplar Hill Apostolic Church, Poplar Hill First Nation officiated by Donald Moose

Place of Rest Smooth Rock Poplar Hill Cemetery

May 13, 2024

David "Dave" Wesley Lawlor, age 82, died at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, Ontario on May 13, 2024. He was born at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on August 21, 1941. David had four children and seven grandchildren. David married his wife, Susan, on August 2, 1974 and would have been married for 50 years this year.

May 11, 2024

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lois of 63 years, his son David (Betty), daughter Sharon (Tom), and nephew Paul. He was predeceased by his parents William and Florence Patterson, his sister Marion, and one niece.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at 11 am at the Ear Falls Cemetery Columbarium....

May 9, 2024

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Poplar Hill Apostolic Church, Poplar Hill First Nation.

The funeral service was officiated by Gary Owen

Place of Rest Poplar Hill Cemetery

May 8, 2024

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...

May 4, 2024

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...

Apr 30, 2024

A funeral will be held on Monday, May 6th in the Harvest Time Community Church, North Spirit Lake First Nation. Officiant will be Joe Campbell and burial will take place in the North Spirit Lake Community Cemetery.

Apr 30, 2024

The family of John Jeffries is saddened to announce his passing on April 30, 2024 at the age of 93, in Cobourg, ON.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Caroline.  Also survived by his children Carol (Peter) Briggs,  Jackie (Lloyd) Davies, Kim (Dan) Daigle, John L Jeffries, Joanne Grasso, daughter-in-law...

Apr 27, 2024

Stan passed away peacefully at the Northwood Lodge with family by his side at the age of 94. Stan had a true passion for hockey, finding the joy in every game. He was a devoted fan of the Montreal Canadiens throughout his life. Many of his other passions extended to friendly card games and horseshoe matches, where he shared...

Apr 23, 2024

Funeral Service

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Poplar Hill School Gymnasium, Poplar Hill First Nation

Officiant Merle Nisly

Place of Rest Poplar Hill Cemetery

Apr 15, 2024

The family regretfully announces the passing of Manius Luke Rae of North Spirit Lake on April 15th, 2024.

Manius was a loving father and had many friends in the community and elsewhere, he loved working on the winter road, with Barrens Transportation now Far North Contracting.

Friends and family viewing will be held at the...

Apr 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father & grandfather, Ervin Biedler at the age of 91, who left us peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin was born on March 2, 1933 on the family farm in Steinbach MB to his parents Ludwig & Matilda...

Apr 9, 2024

Yvonne passed away peacefully on April 9th at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.

She is survived by her daughter Faith (Kevin) Hartman, her son Jade (Jennifer) Nagorski, grandchildren Dorinda (Jake) Rains, Dayman Hartman, Eric, Emily and Gillian Nagorski.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Nellie Collum and granddaughter Destiny Hartman.

A service...

Mar 18, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Mark Campbell from North Spirit Lake, Ontario. Mark passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Mark, a resident of North Spirit Lake for most of his life, was known for his...

Mar 15, 2024

Ida passed away peacefully at the Northwood Lodge Home for Aged at the age of 78. She is survived by her sons Martin (Cara) and Tom (Lisa), grandchildren Nicholas, Ryland and Sidney, brothers Leslie Fletcher (Sandra), James (Gail), sister Mae Truelove (Albert). She was predeceased by her brothers Cecil and Melvin, parents James and Florence, her first husband Dieter...

Mar 5, 2024

Leonard passed away on March 5th at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital at the age of 71.

He is survived by his brother Larry Chudak, sister Gloria Chudak, and niece Jennifer Chudak.

The family would like to thank the staff of Red Lake Cochenour Memorial Hospital, Thunder Bay Regional...

Mar 1, 2024

In loving memory of Alexander James Middleton (Sandy) we are saddened to announce his passing on March 1, 2024 at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

For those who knew Sandy he had a razor-sharp mind, a wit just as sharp and if asked for his opinion would offer it…controversial...

Feb 21, 2024

Bill was born on March 8, 1948, in Fort Frances, Ontario and passed away at age 75 on February 21, 2024, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. He is survived by his loving wife Louise and his daughter Kari, her husband Brian, and his daughter-in-law Lori. He will be sorely missed by his three grandchildren Cameron, Jolyn and Annadele. Bill treasured...