Obituaries

Dennis, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife, Patricia and daughter, Jennifer at his side. He is predeceased by his son Christopher, parents Emma & Peter, and brother Ken Schmidt.

The family of Philip George Poling sadly announces his passing on Monday September 18, 2023 after a 29 year battle with cancer. Phil was born April 7th 1954 in Port Arthur Ontario. He was the fifth of ten children born to Jack and Rachelle Poling.

It is with very broken hearts that we announce the passing of our father Llewellyn Edmunds on September 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1929 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Eric K Orpana DDS FRCD(c) We are deeply saddened by the unexpected but peaceful passing, at home, of Dr. Eric Orpana, on Monday September 18 th , 2023.

Reginald “Reg” Bonazzo, age 85 years passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mr. Murray Dale Fontaine, announce his peaceful passing at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 76 years following a brief illness.

Our dear Ȁiti and Mummu, Paula Kontio resident of Van Norman Street began her eternal journey at age 91 years, on Monday, September 25, 2023 after 7 weeks in hospital to reunite with her husband, parents and dear friends who have passed before.

With great sadness, the family of Anne Marie Craigie (nee Nousiainen), announces her passing on September 25, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on October 2, 1953, Anne became a well-respected law clerk in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Helen began her spirit journey at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on the traditional lands of Sachigo Lake First Nation. She was five years old when she started attending residential school.

With profound sorrow and broken hearts the family of Rosella (Bock) Harrison announce her passing on September 22, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice in Thunder Bay. One day short of her 94th Birthday.