Obituaries

Mrs. Dale Sandra Boyd, age 78 years of Atikokan, passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, January 17, 2021, with her husband Don and her son Blain by her side. Dale was born on February 16, 1942 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

Dale will be deeply missed by her husband Don; sons Brent and Blain (Jillian); her grandchild Alexandra; and all her relatives and close friends, of which she had many.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Westfort Chapel, 420 West Gore Street, Thunder Bay.

It is with heavy hearts the family of Ray Lowes announce his passing on Thursday, Jan 7, 2021 at LaVerendrye Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on March 19, 1938 to Albert & Eva Lowes. He grew up in Sleeman and Rainy River, Ont.

He married Marion Wrolstad on Feb 21, 1964 and spent 56 years together. They had three children.

With heavy hearts the family of Kenneth Gouliquer announces his passing on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Born on April 27, 1955 to Art & Madeline Gouliquer. Ken loved the lake life, fishing and camping with family & friends. He worked construction in earlier years and guiding for area camps.

Heather Marie Crowe, 65, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

She was born on August 22, 1955 in Fort Frances to Danny and Margaret Crowe. She lived in Fort Frances her entire life, working various jobs including many years at Seven Generations. She loved her job and was heartbroken when she could no longer work due to her health issues. She missed her colleagues as she made many lasting friends there.

On a snowy Christmas evening, Joseph Shawn Winik (b. 01/03/1967) passed away at the age of 53 after a brave journey with ALS.

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Gail Marr announces her passing on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital.

Barbara was born June 18, 1958 to Jack and Muriel Marr. She grew up in Fort Frances, where she spent most of her life. Barbara loved her books, watching TV, her pets Trinket and Willow. She was a very talented cross stitcher, she left us with many beautiful works.

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Katerick (nee Holland) announces her passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario.

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 in her 71st year, Mersini Bastas passed away at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

Shirley Wilson, 95, of Emo, Ontario passed away in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on Monday, December 14, 2020 with family by her side.

She was born on August 23, 1925 in Morley Township to George and Edna Alexander (nee Nielson).

Shirley grew up on the Danish family’s homestead in Morley, where she felt particularly privileged to have the guidance and love of her grandmother, Berte (Bertha) Nielson as well as that of her family and other extended family members. She attended Pattullo #8 School with her brothers and helped out on the family farm.

On Friday December 25, 2020, Randall Morrison, 41, of Big Grassy First Nation passed away at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont.

He is survived by his father Robert Morrison of Morson, Ont.; his children Brandon Penner, Zach, Jaylon, Keegan, Cassidy, and Keeanna Morrison. Also surviving are three half siblings, Johnathon Red Cloud (Marge) of Whitefish Bay, Alexandria Marie Adams and Larrissa Adams of Thunder Bay; also many uncles, aunts and cousins who will miss him.

It is with great sorrow that the family of William Garth Lockman Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital.