Suddenly on April 2, 2003 Gertie passed away peacefully at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. She is
survived by her three daughters, Marie Wagamese, Barbara Scott (John) and Mary Ann Bain, her grandchildren MaryJane Scott (Stan), Archie, Flora, Jeff, Steven, Stuart, Brian, Scott, Edith Fisher (Jacob), Howard, Shirley, Emily, Julia (Bob), Bertha (Joe), Melanie (Adrian), Gary Smith, Deana Carpenter, also nephews and nieces of Shoal Lake, Cecil (Grace) and Brian Redsky, Gwen, a sister in Wabigoon, Melly Brown.
She is predeceased by her husband Robert Scott, her children Paul, Eddy, William, Pete, Percy and her daughter Victoria, her great grandchildren Allister, Ethan, Valentina, Christine Scott, Norman Smith, Allan Boyd, Joanne (Brenda Muckle).
Wake Services were held at the Resource Centre at Wabaseemoong First Nations on Friday, April 4, 2003. Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 7, 2003 at Wabaseemoong First Nations followed by interment.
BROWN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS.
Doreen Carol Foster (nee Portier)
May 11, 1943 - April 3, 2003
After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Doreen passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Thursday morning.
Pre-deceased by her father George Portier in 1990, she is survived by her husband Kert Foster, her son Kert Jr., her mother Eileen Portier and her two brothers, Amie (Margaret) and Aurele. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive her.
At Doreen's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service held. Any donations may be made on her behalf to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children's Wish Foundation.
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of George (Shadow) Bell.
George was predeceased by his parents and brothers several years ago, all from Niagara Falls.
George is survived by his son Alex, his sisters & brother, all from St. Catharines, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as several nieces and nephews.
George was born in Niagara Falls, ON. He lived there until he joined th Armed Forces and moved to Toronto. He then moved to Quetico, where he met his very good friend, Larry Cranston, who invited him to move to Redditt, ON. Shadow made a lot of very good friends there. After living in Redditt for a few years, Shadow moved to Kenora, then Winnipeg. After several years he returned to Kenora where he resided until his death.
Shadow was a very kind and loving person, who worked very hard to be a good friend. Shadow enjoyed the summers on Lake of the Woods. He liked going boating and fishing, and was anxious to learn and try new things. Shadow will be greatly missed and thought of often by everyone that knew him.
Pallbearers will be Larry Cranston of Redditt, Pete Plante Jr., Andrew Silk, Richard Belair, Jeremy Belair and Joe Andruchuk, all of Kenora.
Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13th at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Services will be held at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Friday, March 14th, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Captains Val & Gloria Redner officiating. Interment following at Lake of the Woods cemetery.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.
Funeral Services
2:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2003
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Olga Gibson
Olga Gibson, a resident of Pinecrest Home for the Aged passed away peacefully at her residence on March 07, 2003.
She was born February 22, 1913 in Kenora, Ontario and was a lifelong resident.
Olga was predeceased by her parents Gus and Ida Westin, husband Harry Gibson, son Robert, sisters Alva Skead, Vera Holmstrom and brother Ed Westin.
She will be lovingly missed by her son Brian Gibson wife mary and grandson Rod, all of Atikokan, and sister Verna MacDonald of Winnipeg.
Olga was a member of the Knox United Church and the Eastern Star.
A private family graveside service will take place Monday, March 10, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at Lake of the Woods cemetery.
She will be dearly missed by her family.
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Joseph Jamieson
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH (JOEY) JAMIESON II
March 20, 1973 - March 7, 2003
Joey was 29 years old. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend.
Joey is predeceased by parents Joseph and Jessie Jamieson, brother Stuart Jamieson, sisters, Lena Jamieson and Sylvia Jamieson and niece Sondra Mandamin.
Joey is survived by children Joseph Jamieson III, Jarron Jamieson and Montana Jamieson. His grandmother, Olive Cameron, sister, Ida Jamieson-Kejick (Henry) and Charles King, brother-in-law Vincent Fisher, nieces and nephews, Fitz Jamieson (Dakota), Jessica Jamieson, Sonny Jamieson, colin Jamieson, Canaan Kejick, Shawna Jamieson (Zinnia), Jade Jamieson, Chloe Jamieson, Storm Jamieson, Lena Jamieson, Vincent Jamieson, Dayna Jamieson, connor Jamieson, Carl Jamieson Jr., Taylor Muckle, Raymond Jamieson, aunts and uncles Gilbert Hunter, Margaret Hunter, Danny Hunter, Angela Cameron, Rose Diaz-Lopez (Maurice), Gloria Paishk (Gus), Adolphus Cameron and many cousins.
Joey will be sadly missed by family and friends.
A Wake will be held at Wabaseemoong Community Hall starting March 11, 2003. A Traditional Service will be held at Wabaseemoong Community Hall on March 12, 2003. Interment to follow at Wabaseemoong Burial Grounds.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.
Lloyd C. Paulsen
Paulsen C. Lloyd (Swede) Age 85 yrs.
Lloyd Paulsen of Terrace Bay Ont. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 5, 2003.
Lloyd had an illustrious Hockey Career and had been inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. He played professionally for several farm teams prior to World War Two. During the war years Lloyd played for the Navy League. After Lloyd continued in his Hockey Career with coaching in the farm team program in Quebec. Lloyd was an avid sports fisherman and hunter. Lloyd moved to Terrace Bay with his family to Coach the Terrace Bay Superior's and work for Kimberly Clark where he stayed until he retired.
Lloyd will be sadly missed by his children, Dianne Cebrario, Jane Melnyk (Donald) and Brian Paulsen (Tracy) as well as lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren. Lloyd was
predeceased by his wife Agnes on November 11, 1991.
A Memorial Service was held for Lloyd on Saturday March 8, 2003 at 2:00pm. at The McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay with Beth Kerr Officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to King Funeral Home of Schreiber. As expressions of sympathy donations to the McCausland Hospital Long Term Care Project would be appreciated.
Thomas Maluish
The community of Kenora lost a respected citizen and avid sportsman on Monday March 10, 2003 with the passing of Tom Maluish.
Born and raised in Kenora, Tom devoted his working career to Brewer's Retail, retiring after 40 plus years of service. When not working or raising a family, Tom was actively involved in the local sports community, both as a participant and later as a coach and leader as his way of giving back to the community he so loved.
A fixture at the Central Community Club, he volunteered his time with events and coached hockey. He had a true love of the game and played as long as he could with his friends in the Oldtimers league. Many days were spent at the Old Thistle rink where he captained his broomball team. He loved the outdoors which led to his enjoyment of cross-country skiing at Evergreen ski hill and treks to Coney Island and in later years, walking in the town he knew so well.
Tom's second home was the Kenora Rowing Club. While being known as a fierce competitor, Tom received numerous awards both in the single and team categories with longtime friends such as Jim Ratchford and Bud Malmo. Tom's reach in the rowing community also extended past Kenora with his leadership in the NWIRA which encompassed the cities of Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth.
Tom was predeceased by his mother Violet, father Sandy, brother George, sister Evelyn and her husband Robert McGarva. Tom leaves behind his daughter Bette in Nanaimo, Brian (Denise) and children Kristen, Michelle and Derek in Toronto, Daughter Wendy (Scott) Trusler in Whitehorse and their mother Doreen, his brother Ted and family in Kenora, Winnipeg niece Robyn (Brian) George and children in Los Angeles and numerous cousins.
At Tom's request a private family service will be held with interment at Lake of the Woods cemetery.
Tom was very appreciative of the visits and support he received in his final years by his special long-time friends, doctors and staff at Pinecrest. Tom's family would like to extend a special thank you to those friends who quietly looked out for their father over the past few years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society, P.O. Box 837, Kenora Ontario, P9N 4B5 or to the Charity of your choice.
"Easy All, Tom"
Kenora Community Funeral Home
547-6000
Gail Agnes Villeneuve
VILLENEUVE - Gail Agnes, born in Kenora, Ontario on October 20, 1945 passed away in Kelowna on March 7, 2003. She is survived by her loving family: three daughters: Simone (Brian), Shelly (Tony) and Tania (Tyson); two grandchildren: Selene and Brett; the father of her children Randy Villeneuve; one sister Cheryl (Les); four brothers: Brian (Marg), Melvyn (Doris), Robert (Mary), and Ole (Rita); longtime companion John Vanstone; numerous nieces, nephews and her feline companion of 15 years "baby". Predeceased by her father, mother and one brother.
Gail had a passion for the great outdoors. She loved her car racing, hockey, wrestling and curling. She will be sadly missed by the one's her life had touched. To send a condolence to the family, visit www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
