Obituaries

It is with deepest sympathy that the family announce the passing of Joyce Smith at the age of 92 at Roseview Manor in Thunder Bay on June 17, 2018. Joyce was born on May 6, 1926 in Fort Frances and excelled at school attending college at a young age.

Mr. Douglas (Cooper) Lesperance Sr., age 71, passed away suddenly after a short illness at the TBRHSC surrounded by family on June 16, 2018. Douglas was born on January 29, 1947 in Thunder Bay.

The family of Rodney Allen Waisanen sadly announce his peaceful passing, on June 18, 2018 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with family at his side. Rodney was born on October 5, 1951 in Port Arthur. He worked at A&P, Palm Dairy, M.T.O.

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Brian Ronald Hicks announces his sudden passing on June 4, 2018, at the age of 74 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Freda Lenore Frank passed away peacefully June 15, 2018. Freda was born April 30, 1926 to Dan and Isabella Anderson in Balsam Bay, Manitoba. She was the last surviving member of a large family of 14 siblings.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Nonno, Bruno Tucci, at the age of 97. Bruno passed away Thursday June 14th, 2018, peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Mr. Gary Julian Prosser, age 79 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospice on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer.

The family is devastated to announce the passing of Ted on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Pioneer Ridge. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ted loved fishing, hunting and gardening. His sense of humor will be greatly missed.

With the heaviest of hearts we watched my beloved wife and best friend leave us on Monday, June 11, 2018, after an 8 year battle with cancer. Oh boy how she battled it with so much determination to beat it. Joanne had many passions.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lyle Manary on June 14th, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Lyle was born in Waltham, Quebec on October 19/32 to Echlin and Marchia Manary.