Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Sylvia Mackie, nee "Rajala" at the age of 95 years. Esther was born in Nolalu on Dec. 25, 1914. She married George Mackie and lived in Nakina, Ont., for many years.

It is with saddened hearts that we lay to rest Mureil Dubeau, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.

Stephanie Faith Belanger, of Dixon Street, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on January 9, 2010 at the age of 23.

We sadly announce the passing of Shirley Elizabeth Cooke, resident of Thunder Bay, age 64 years, who died suddenly at her home on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Alexander Isaac Kraft, age 85 years, resident of Thunder Bay. Alex passed away suddenly on the evening of Friday January 8 th , 2010, in the loving company of his daughter Joan.

Mr. Clarence Earl Hand age 93 years of Thunder Bay passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010.

Mr. William "Bill" Ernest Boress age 68 years, resident of Thunder Bay, died in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Bill was born and raised locally and attended Ogden and Selkirk High School.

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mary Irene Drappo, nee Whitlock at 88 years of age. Born October 16 th , 1921 in Huntsville, Ontario, she spent her early years in Timmins.

Noel Richard Roy, 65 years old, but 8 years old at heart, passed away peacefully in hospital on January 3, 2010. Noel was supported by Avenue II and was a very dedicated worker for L.A.C.L.

Mr. John Hogarth Lockwood, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. John was an exceptional person and will be missed by his family and many friends.