He is predeceased by his great-grandmother, Mae Pollock and his uncle, Ron Pollock.

He is survived by his mother, Allyson Dunham; his stepfather, Ian Ford; his father, Jason Wise; his sister, Makenzy Wise; grandparents Pete Dunham and Linda Brant, Darlene and Bob Chawrun, Keith and Judy Wise and Rhonda and Harvey Phillips. He is also survived by his uncles and aunts, Rob and Nicole Dunham, Robin and Christina Wise, Brent and Cortney Dunham and Laura and Matt Brick as well as numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Although taken at a very young age, Tristen had many passions in his life. Born in Dryden, Tristen moved to Alberta in 2004 where he learned the basics of downhill skiing. When moving back to Dryden in 2010, Tristen could be found most winter weekends at the ski hill. He spent as many hours on the hill in the winter as he did at the skate park in the summer. He loved fishing with his parents and family, loved his many friends and held a passion for his music.

Tristen spent the last year involved in the Dryden Youth Centre in leadership training and working on the development of a Dryden Youth Council to help create the Dryden Children and Youth Strategic Plan. Tristen was a member of the SAVE Committee at the Dryden High School where he attended grade 9.

A funeral service was held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion. Visitation was held Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes.

Tristen will be remembered for his huge, welcoming smile, his kindness to others, his huge heart, and his vision to change the world.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Dryden Neighbourhood Legacy Project or the Dryden High School Music Association through Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.

Condolences may be

e-mailed to sympathy

card@shaw.ca subject: Wise.

Doreen Meadows

In loving memory of Doreen Meadows, age 79 years, who died at her residence in Princess Court Tuesday, January 17, 2012 with her family at her side.

Doreen is survived by her sons, Larry (Dorothy) and Bryan (Jackie) of Dryden, and Tim (Theresa) of Aurora, ON; by seven grandchildren, Shaun, Shelley, Jared, Mathew, Shanna, Darian, and Theodore; four great grandchildren, Nolan, Brandon, Graham and Carter, and her sister Norma Landstrom.

She was predeceased by her husband Bob in 2005, by her parents and her sister Treasure Fecho.

Doreen’s love of life was directly proportional to her love of family. She cherished the memories of fishing on Rugby and Wabigoon lakes, vacations, Christmas mornings, quiet walks and camping with her three boys and husband, and later with her grandchildren.

She came from humble beginnings and grew up in a log cabin in the wilderness near Dyment. She met Bob while working at the Central Hotel in Dryden and was married on June 9, 1951.

Doreen also had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and ran the Dryden Ski Hill canteen with her family and later a tourist camp in Wabigoon. She owned and operated a health food store in Dryden as well.

She could also set goals, having quit smoking at age 50 after more than three decades as a heavy smoker, and celebrating her 35th year of sobriety last July.

She was an active volunteer with the Barclay WI and spent years helping dozens of people overcome alcohol addiction.

Doreen will be remembered as a loving mother, caring wife and friend to many.

A memorial funeral service was held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in First United Church in Dryden with Rev. Scott Gale officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in the Dryden Cemetery at a later date.

If friends desire, donations may be made to DECO Princess Court or to a charity of your choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.

Condolences may be

e-mailed to sympathy

card@shaw.ca subject: Meadows.

To the paramedics, Mike, Evan and Steph, thank you for your dedication to your job and doing it so well.

To the Dryden OPP, Treaty 3 Police and the staff at DRHC on duty that day, you made the situation as best it could be. Karen Shoguchi, your compassion with my family in the hospital was outstanding and we will be forever grateful.

To my brothers, Rob and Brent, for staying by our side and being our rock.

To Keith McEwan, thank you for doing everything you could, even when you felt like you weren’t doing anything. Your support was outstanding.

Special thanks to our family and friends who brought food, flowers, cards, support and love.

To everyone who made donations in Tristen’s honour, your generosity will help many local youth live a better life.

To Ryan Graham and the music students for your support and assistance at the service.

To the students and staff at DHS and New Prospect, thanks for helping us get through this.

Most of all, to our close friends and family, for supporting us, helping us, and simply being there for us.

Thank you.

Ally, Ian and Makenzy

Marjory Alice (Steel) Scott – 1921 – 2011

Marjory passed away in Dryden, Ontario on December 9, 2011 with her family at her side following a 15-year courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Marjory will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Dorothy Mitchell and Muriel Stanley, Pickering, ON, Myrtle and brother-in-law Stan Kuchinski, Covina, California; her children Darlene (David) Salter, Dryden, Bill Scott, Whitehorse, Yukon, Neil (Yink) Scott, Lake Louise, AB; her grandchildren Ian (Michela) Salter, Sioux Lookout, Jim Salter (special friend Carly), Revelstoke B. C., and Neil Salter, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Before Marjory passed from this world, she met her great – grandson, Liam Salter who was born to grandson Ian and Michela on November 29 at the Dryden Regional Hospital where Marjory was receiving palliative care. Truly, the circle of life was manifested with the passing of two souls, one leaving and one entering.

Marjory was predeceased by her father Jim Steel in 1965, mother Alice in 1987, beloved husband Norman Scott in 1988 and cherished brother Jim Steel in 2002.

Marjory was born in Montreal on July 23, 1921. She was a gifted athlete and represented her high school on a variety of teams. Marjory particularly loved skiing. As a member of the West Hill High School ski team she raced against the famous Wurtele twins placing fourth to their first and second place. The Wurtele twins went on to represent Canada in alpine skiing during the 1948 Olympics.

After completing secretarial training, Marjory became employed at Sunlife Insurance in Montreal. On April 9, 1949, Marjory married Norman Scott, her high school sweetheart. They settled in Deux Montagnes, Quebec where Norman opened a restaurant with his father Bill, well-known to locals as Scott’s Snack Bar. Marjory would help Norman during the busy lunchtime but was happiest as a homemaker. She was very creative, tackling the most difficult sewing and knitting patterns, including four wedding dresses.

Never learning to drive, Marjory would take her three children on many adventures by foot, bicycle or public transportation. She especially loved winter and taught her children to ski at an early age. Many happy days were spent skiing in the Laurentian Mountains with her children and friends. Marjory instilled in her children a desire for knowledge and a love for nature. Throughout her life, Marjory was devoted to her family and pets. She lived by the motto,

“Charity begins at home.”

After retiring from the restaurant for health reasons, Marjory and Norman moved to Dryden, Ontario in 1980 to be present for the birth of their first grandson, Ian. Settling next to Darlene and husband David’s handcrafted log home in a wilderness setting north of Dryden, they enjoyed the boreal wildlife surrounding them. Marjory missed the mountains but enjoyed cross-country skiing.

Sadly, Norman passed away suddenly on January 24, 1988. Later that year, Marjory’s sons took her hiking in England, Wales and Scotland. Hiking the 160 km Highland Way Trail in Scotland, the home of her ancestors, was one of the highlights of her life.

Marjory moved further north to Ear Falls in 1989 to be closer to her daughter and family who had relocated there for employment. In Ear Falls, Marjory made new friends and enjoyed many more adventures especially cross-country skiing with her daughter and grandsons. In Ear Falls, she is remembered as the smiling grandmother who traveled by skis in the winter and by bicycle during the remainder of the year.

In 1995, Marjory moved in with her daughter and family after they returned to Dryden. An avid golfer, she enjoyed the close proximity to Eagles’ Landing Golf Course where she became a member. She delighted in helping to raise her three grandsons. Her grandsons enjoyed her stories, baking, knitting and sewing.

In spite of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1999, Marjory continued her many activities. She particularly enjoyed her annual ski trips with her sons in the Canadian Rockies, which she began at the age of 62 and continued until her 80th year. Accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Marjory made one last journey to the Rockies in 2007. By this time she was losing her battle with Parkinson’s but she managed to ski across Lake Louise one last time.

In February 2009, Marjory lost her battle with Parkinson’s and moved into the Princess Court nursing home in Dryden.

From Marjory’s West Hill H. S. 1940 yearbook,

“Now and forever my song will be,

The song of the ski.”

A celebration of Marjory’s life will take place in the spring. If desired, memoriam donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network or to the Nature Conservancy of Canada through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.

Astrid Allen

In loving memory of Gramma Astrid Allen, age 93 years, a longtime resident of Vermilion Bay, who passed away in the Dryden Regional Health Centre on Thursday, January 5th.

Gramma Astrid Allen is survived by two grandchildren, Michelle (Greg) Jordanov and James Allen; five great-grandchildren, Evan, Kaitlyn and Julia Jordanov and Sophia and Jewel Allen; her daughter-in-law Rachel Allen; two sisters, Ruth Love and Klary (Red) Johanneson in British Columbia; brother-in-law Chester (Jean) Ross; numerous nieces and nephews as well as her large extended family who loved her, supported her and received support from her during her many years in Vermilion Bay.

She was predeceased by her husband Hugh and her son Ab.

Funeral Services were held Monday, January 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Vermilion Bay United Church with Alice Bloomfield officiating.

Interment followed in the Vermilion Bay Cemetery.

Visitation took place in the church Monday one hour prior to time of service.

If friends desire, donations may be made to the Vermilion Bay United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Allen.