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THE DRYDEN OBSERVER
WEDNESDAY, FEBRuARY 11, 2015
Obituaries Agnes (Aggie) Christine Daignault – 1934 - 2015
In loving memory of Agnes (Aggie) Christine Daignault, who passed away peacefully at her home in Wabigoon, Ontario on Saturday January 31, 2015. Aggie was born on
February 10, 1934 to Joseph and Muriel Rousseau in Fort Frances Ontario. In 1952 she married Jim Daignault and 7 years later they decided to expand their family when they fell in love with and adopted the first 2 of their 5 children, Patrick and Michael from Timmins, Ontario. When they were bringing their boys home they were surprised to find out they were expecting and went on to add Tracy, Timothy and Peggy to complete their family. In 1964 they moved to Dryden, Ontario where Aggie began working for the Dryden Paper Co.,
until she left when she and Jim bought Cedar Motel in Wabigoon and went into the trucking business. After Jim passed away, Aggie and Tim started D&D Contracting. She continued to operate Cedar Motel while also doing the book keeping for D&D until her passing. Aggie was blessed with a caring family and close group of friends. There was never a day that went by without someone stopping by for coffee and a visit. Her door was always open to anyone who needed advice or just someone to talk to. She loved visiting with her grandchildren and telling them stories
about family and growing up in Fort Frances. If you put in a request before your visit, she would even have a piece of her amazing carrot cake waiting for you. Aggie enjoyed picking blueberries, playing bingo and religiously watching the news and stock market. She kept everyone informed on what was going on in the world and how the price of gold was doing. In the last few years she spent a lot of time fishing with her family and enjoying summer barbeques and fish fry’s with all of her children and grandchildren. She was thrilled
to see much of her extended family at a large family reunion this past August at Aaron Park. Aggie is survived by her children Pat (Karen) Daignault, Mike, Tracy (Klaus) Rottler, Tim Daignault (Angela Brannan), Peggy (Heinz) Lang, Jess Roy, who she thought of as a son, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, her sister Mary Johnson of Fort Frances, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Muriel Rousseau, husband Jim Daignault, brothers Jim and Bud (Oliver)
Rousseau, and good friend Erwin Bartz. There was no Visitation as cremation had taken place. A Memorial Service was held at Dryden Community Funeral Home on Saturday February 7 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon at Wabigoon Memorial Hall. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wabigoon Local Services Board for the Memorial Hall or a charity of your choice through the Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Avenue Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.
Margarete Siebelt – April 5, 1930 - February 01, 2015
Memorial Donations Please consider the following Associations: Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts Box 837 Kenora, ON P9N 4B5 1-800-682-0245 alzheimers@kenora.com
In loving memory of Margarete Siebelt who was called home by her Saviour Jesus on February 1, 2015 while in Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, ON with her family by her side. She will be greatly missed and is survived by her daughter Lorie (Richard) Winik, son Peter (Christine) Siebelt, her brother Gunter (Gisela) Schottke, sister Nati, grandchildren Jennifer
(Matthew) Rae, Lindsay and Jordan Siebelt, and great grandchildren Caleb and Jared Rae. Margarete was predeceased by her husband Gotthard Siebelt, grandchildren Ashley and Melissa Winik, her parents and numerous relatives in Germany. Margarete immigrated to Canada from Germany with her husband Gotthard and daughter Lorie in 1954. They settled in
Dryden in 1956. She was a loving and supportive wife and devoted mother. She enjoyed her family, gardening, fishing and camping. Margarete was a long time active member of Dryden First Baptist Church until she moved to Thunder Bay and then to Barrie in 2013. A Celebration of Margarete’s life will be held in the Dryden First Baptist Church on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 11:00
a.m. followed by a luncheon at The Centre 100 Casimir Ave. and interment at the Dryden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margarete’s memory to Hospice Simcoe, The Canadian Bible Society, The Gideons or a charity of your choice. Words of condolence may be left for the family at www.peacefultransition.ca
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Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6 E-mail: cschmitt@dh.dryden.on.ca
Phone: 223-8808 “Keeping health care close to home” Grace Haven 35 Van Horne Avenue Dryden, Ontario P8N 3B4 E-mail: gracehaven@drytel.net Web: www.gracehaven.ca Phone: 807-223-5278 Fax: 807-223-5273 Second Chance Pet Network “Dryden’s Animal Shelter” Box 343 Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1 223-3335 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Northern Cancer Fund & Northern Cardiac Fund 980 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4 1-877-696-7223 www.healthsciencesfoundation.ca
Make a Wish
Thank You We would like to thank Dr. Jollymore and all nursing staff for their professional and exceptional care given to Phyllis Ollis. Thank you to everyone for all the words of Sympathy, Flowers, Food and Donations made in Mom’s name. Velma Henderson for the wonderful service. Philip Gardner for the blessing at the hospital and Andrew Petiquan and his wife for the smudging ceremony. Thank you to Bob Savage and staff for all your help. Thank you to Russ and Marnie for their understanding and support.
Golden Mile Plaza’s Marcel Arseneault presents a cheque for $1,383 to Cyril Ryan of the Children’s Wish Foundation — funds derived from ‘wishes’ offered to the water fountain feature at Golden Mile Plaza. The Children’s Wish Foundation will host a fundraising dart tournament, Saturday at the Dryden Fairgrounds Agricultural Building. Many thanks to all of the kind, compassionate people who Staff photo provided for Gael’s needs during her recent illness and passing. Dryden Regional Health Centre, CCAC, Revera, loyal close friends, Stevens Funeral Homes, Father Dick Kennedy, Shoppers Drugmart and Home Healthcare, Dryden Diabetes Centre, casual acquaintances and especially her relatives all contributed in their own special way.
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Debby, Irene, Darcy & families
Arigatou Gozaimasu Richard, Colin & Michael Kusano
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Thank You A special thank you to all that helped at our home taking care of Ardell. The nurses were so caring and understanding. Dr. Ayers and Dr. Rabbat were so compassionate and informative when we went to see them. Thanks to all who donated to the Huntington Society and Gideons International. A special thank you to the people for the donations of hot food, stews, dainties and meat, fruit and vegetable trays. A special thank you to Georgina Richardson and Linda Woitowicz for helping with all the arrangements. Thank you to everyone for all your letters and cards of sympathy. A heartfelt thank you to Pastor Adam Hall for the wonderful service. Thanks to the Pallbearers and the Community Funeral Home for a job well done. All this help and thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Rose Lewis, Linda, Gerald, Sherry & family
Thank you The family of Martha Obie wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who shared a part in her life. Thanks to Dr. Mazurski, Patricia Gardens, Dryden Regional Health Centre and Princess Court, for the care thay have given Mom over the years. Thanks to all those who had made donation, sent cards, messages, flowers, food and for all the phone calls, visits and those who came from near and far to help us get through this hard time. Thanks to the Dryden Community Funeral Home and the Lutheran Minister - Pastor James Wood for the care and support they gave us. Thanks to the Wabigoon Hall and volunteers for the lovely luncheon after the service. Special thanks to those who took time to visit with Mom, even when her memory was fading. Merle, Greg, Brenda, Daryl, Catheryn and their families
Snowmobile club to host Contact Bay bonfire Submitted
On Sunday Feb. 15 from 4-7 p.m. Dryden Power Toboggan Club will host a bonfire at Contact Bay on the D5 Trail. This is not a group ride it is a come and go ride. Stop in at the fire for a visit, to warm up, or bring some wieners and cook your supper. You can also ride the short loop on the A Trail. This is also the free permit weekend - please print your Try the Trail Permit online at www.ofsc.on.ca, before you ride.