Joan Ellen Daniar – October 25, 1926 – November 13, 2009

Joan passed away suddenly from natural causes. Joan was born and raised in Dryden, she married Tony Daniar in 1942. As a result they conceived three children, Charles, Teri and  Antonette. Joan was involved in her husband’s electrical business as well as being a homemaker, caring for her 3 children. She enjoyed golfing and curling and was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League for 25 years.
As time passed, Joan and Tony travelled to warmer climates, and wintered in Messa, Arizona for several years. Arthritis became a disease that Joan fought courageously, but it restricted her activities. Antonette was her primary caregiver for the past decade of her life.
Joan was predeceased by her husband Tony and her parents Charles and Jessie Hodgkinson, brother Bob Hewitson and sister Phyllis Nystron. Joan is survived by her son Charles (Veronica), daughters Teri (Bob Coulter), and Antonette, two grandchildren, Andrea (Sean), Kathryn (Don) and great granddaughter Emily. Sisters Florence Savage, Elaine (Clare) Thompson, brothers Bill (Pat) Neill and Sid (Sophie) Neill, also numerous  nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Al Campeau officiating.
Interment of ashes followed at the Dryden Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or charity of your choice, in care of Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave. Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Helen Dorothy Schatkowsky (nee: Letkeman) – February 15, 1925 – November 13, 2009

Helen passed away at Princess Court after a brief illness.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Alfred of 62 years; son Doug (Lynda) of Winnipeg, daughter Joanne (Ted) of Ottawa, grandchildren, Lucas, Jenna, Clinton, Clayton and great-grandchildren. Helen is also survived by her sisters; Anne, Betty, Shirley, Carol, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Helen was predeceased by her parents Nicholas (1975) and Mary (1999) her sister Mary (1933) and baby triplets.
Helen and Alfred were married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oldenburg on May 17, 1947.  They lived in Whitemouth until moving to Dryden in 1959.  In 2001 Helen and Alfred moved into Patricia Gardens, then to Princess Court in May 2009.  During their time in Dryden, Helen spent many happy times camping and fishing at Contact Bay, always with her loving husband.  Helen was a member of the Rebecca Sisters of the Lutheran Church, a homemaker for the Red Cross of Dryden, volunteered at Dryden Regional Hospital, Grace Haven and for Meals-on-Wheels.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Our Saviour Lutheran Church Building Fund through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1.

Jack James Louis Mulyk – December 14, 1928 - November 15, 2009

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Jack left us to be with his Heavenly Father. He now joins relatives; mom (Helen), father (Luka) and a newborn daughter (Mary).
He leaves to mourn his devoted wife (Laura) of 56 years; his children, Donald (Leslie) of Toronto, David (Gloria) of Germanson’s Landing – northern BC, Kathryn Mulyk-Brownlee of Mississauga, Joseph of Dryden and James of Winnipeg. In addition, he leaves his sister Mary (Mike) Kirby of Calgary, Anne (Len) Motiuk of Calgary, brother John of Edmonton, and sister Kae (Bill) Gordica of Calgary. Finally he leaves behind eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Jack was born in Radway, Alberta, a Ukrainian farming community north of Edmonton. It was here that he attended all his primary schooling. Following graduation, he completed a Chemical Engineering degree at the University of Manitoba. A number of years later he completed a Master’s Degree in Business at the University of British Columbia.
Jack started his career in the pulp and paper industry in Marathon, Ontario where he met and married Laura Anderson (formerly of Dryden, Ontario). His career took him and his family from Marathon, Ontario to Manistee, Michigan, USA, to Castlegar, BC, to Luke, Maryland, USA, to Kennewick, Washington, USA, to DeRidder, Louisiana, USA, to North Vancouver, BC, to Mackenzie, BC, to Mississauga, Ontario, to Dryden, Ontario, to Czechoslovakia, to West Vancouver, BC, and back to North Vancouver, BC where he officially retired. Jack and Laura then moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where he started a consulting career with K. K. Pacific Intertrade Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. It was here, on January 30, 1995 that he had a severe stroke.
Jack was cremated according to his wishes and the funeral mass took place on Friday, November 20, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dryden, Ontario, presided by Father Alan Campeau.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dahmer and all the staff who provided tender, loving care to Jack for the eight years he spent at Princess Court. Bless you all.
If friends so desire, donations may be made through Steven’s Funeral Homes “Moffat Chapel”, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, Ontario for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A private burial took place on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Dryden Cemetery.

Michael Pateman

It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Pateman announces his sudden passing on November 6, 2009.
Michael loved his family more than words can describe.
He leaves his beloved Lynne whom he cherished as his partner and his best friend; his children Chelsea, Mitchell and Jayne – whom he was so proud; his parents Raymond and Maria and his sister Marg (Richard).  All of the brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and the rest of the extended family will always remember the big grin on his face and glint in his eye that signaled a good conversation was about to begin.
Mike was the dad at the hockey games, the skating rink, the swimming pool, the horse shows, the soccer pitch and the baseball diamond supporting his kids in all of their activities.
Mike was a volunteer firefighter for the Oxdrift Fire Department for many years where he was a Captain and Instructor.  He was a “fixer of anything”, a tool collector and always had a project on the go.
Mike was born in Dryden and raised in Oxdrift where he lived the majority of his life.  He spent a year in Calgary and a year in Winnipeg learning to fly both helicopters and planes in the ’80s.  It was during that time Mike and two partners owned Dryden Flight Centre where he was a flight instructor and taught many people the joy of flying.
All of Mike’s working career he considered himself a pilot between jobs when he wasn’t in the air.
Michael’s life was celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Dryden at the United Church with Alice Bloomfield officiating.
With all my
Heart and Soul.
In lieu of flowers – please make a donation to the Oxdrift Volunteer Fire Department, care of the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, 50 Albert St., Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2Z1.

Jo Wilson – January 4, 1921 – November 6, 2009

Jo (Josephine Louise) Wilson, passed away peacefully at Princess Court on November 6, 2009.
She was born in Toronto on January 4th, 1921. After receiving her nursing diploma from Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, she joined the Red Cross and moved to Dryden to work at the “old” Red Cross Hospital. It was in Dryden where she met and married her husband, the late Jim Wilson, and they began a life together lasting 59 years.
During their married life, Jo and Jim enjoyed an active life together. Her enjoyment in curling, golfing, fishing, snowmobiling and bridge gave her lasting memories with her dear friends.
Jo worked as a nurse at the Dryden District Hospital for 30 years. She was an active member of the Rebecca Lodge, Cancer Society, RNAO, Horticulture Society and First United Church Ladies Auxiliary. She was also past president of Unit 5, First United Church Auxiliary and life member of the Hospital for Sick Children.
Jo was predeceased by her husband, James Grey Wilson, her parents (Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Phillips), and brother (Jackie Phillips).
She is survived by two daughters, Leanna Bullock (Craig) and Judy Swanson (Jerry); four grandchildren, Krista Bullock (Jason Nephin), Candace Bullock (Jeff Nyberg), Kara Swanson (Scott Albright) and Collin Swanson; a great granddaughter (Grae Josephine Albright), a sister (Helen Phillips); brother-in-law and sister-in-law (Roy and Pat Wilson) and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial funeral service was held Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Church with Alice Bloomfield officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in the Dryden Cemetery at a later date.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the First United Church of the Dryden Area Health Services Foundation through Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Wilson

Alice Dorothy Brown

It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Dorothy Brown announces her passing away on October 29, 2009 at Princess Court Nursing Home in Dryden, Ontario at 81 years of age.
Alice was born in Rainy River, Ontario to the late James and Petra Drennan.
Alice came to Dryden from Fort Frances in January 2009.
At 18 years old, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Co-op in Fort Frances. She was united in marriage to Leo Brown after he returned from WWII.
Throughout her life, Alice was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, always finding time for a thoughtful gesture and a kind word. Birthdays of family members and friends never escaped her attention. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and always looked for ways to make them feel special. Her house was truly a home.
Alice and Leo enjoyed many years spent at their summer home on Lake of the Woods in Matheson Bay, especially when surrounded by her family, including her brothers and sisters from nearby Rainy River. Alice enjoyed her flowers and vegetable gardens. She made lifelong friendships during many years involved with women’s curling.
She was predeceased by her husband Leo in March of 2007; her parents James and Petra Drennan; brothers Laverne Drennan, Ernest Drennan; sister Evelyn Nelson; granddaughters Allison Brown and Lindsay Paull.
Alice is survived by her daughters Kathy (Gregg) Edenburn, Janice (Dave) Brown, of Dryden; sons Greg (Kristine) Brown of Rainy River and David Brown of Fort Frances.
Grandchildren Jeff (Silvana) Edenburn, Erin Mackie, Ryan (Stephanie) Brown, James Brown, Sarah (Jeff Willis) Brown, Seneca Brown, Spencer Brown, Justin Brown, and Lyndon Brown; Great grandchildren Kaden and Kyle Mackie, Barett and Everett Edenburn, Talia Brown and Logan Willis and one sister Vivian Locking also survive her.
Funeral services were held at the McInnes Creek Chapel in Rainy River on November 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Jeff Edenburn, Erin Mackie, Ryan Brown, James Brown, Sarah Brown, Seneca Brown, Spencer Brown, Justin Brown and Lyndon Brown.
Should family and friends desire, in memoriam donations should be made to the Rainy River Kenora District Alzheimer’s Society.