In loving memory of Anastasia Dykalski who passed away peacefully in London, Ontario on January 28, 2010.
Anastasia was born February 3, 1922 in Poland and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1951. She raised her family in Camp Robinson, Ontario and moved to Dryden in 1964.
Funeral services were held for Anastasia on February 2, 2010 at St. George’s Parish in London, Ontario. Interment took place February 9th, at the Dryden Cemetery.
Anastasia was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 1999.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Dashnay, and three sons George, Martin and Henry Dykalski. Anastasia is also survived by five grandchildren and a great grandson.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully at the age of 87, with her family by her side at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Mildred married her one and only love, Harold Arnold Johnson on April 27, 1940. Together they raised a family of seven children on their farm in Morson, ON.
Mildred is survived by her children Sid (Kathy) of Brandon, MB; Carolyn Halvorsen (Danny) of Kakabeka Falls, ON; Curt (Lynda) of Dryden, ON; Glenn of Prince George, BC; Rob (Janine) of Dryden, ON; Lori Robbins (Barry) of Thunder Bay, ON, Brenda Berard (Ed) of Spruce Grove, AB; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Evelyn Mancuso of Scarborough, ON.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband Harold in 1991, her parents Sam and Nadine Nelson, brother Floyd Nelson and two infant children, one at birth and Randy at 9 months.
Mildred’s whole life was devoted to her family. We all have special memories of times spent together. She found great joy in gardening, canning and weaving rugs. She was a great cook and baker, especially her bread and buns. A few summers were spent cooking at tourist camps in Morson. She moved to Dryden 10 years ago to be closer to her family.
At Mom’s request a private family service was held at Stevens Funeral Homes Dryden, ON. Following cremation interment of ashes will take place at a later date in the Bergland Cemetery.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the charity of their choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Johnson

Suddenly at the Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday, January 31st, 2010. Benjamin F. McDonald of Woodstock passed away in his 79th year.
Beloved husband of Shirley G. McDonald (nee Johnson). Dear father of Lynda (Howard) Deline of Beachville, Patti McDonald, Jim (Kim) McDonald and Dave (Erin) McDonald all of Wood-
stock. Loved grandfather of Steven (Chantelle), Brad (Arielle), and Eric (Tabitha) Deline; Misty (Dana), Katelyn and Tyler McDonald; Owen, and Grace McDonald. Special great grandfather to Olivia Deline and Gabriel Lucas. Ben is also survived by his sister Ellenor (Kasimer) Hercun, Joyce (Ed) Swanson, Dorothy (Michael) Duchnicki, and brother-in-law of Ron (Kerry) Johnson, Allan (Jackie) Johnson, and Carol (David) Oliver, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Eliza (nee Wall) McDonald, and sister Evangeline Lechelt and her husband Ron.
Ben was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #55 Woodstock, the Woodstock Curling Club and the Downs Golf Club for several years. He also enjoyed travelling around Ontario playing in horseshoe tournaments.
Funeral service was held Thursday, February 4th in the Chapel of The Longworth Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.
Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences at www.longworthfuneral
home.com

Alma Miller was born in Germany – with an adventurous spirit.  She recalled many happy childhood times with her brothers.  She also recalled much of her mother’s training and her grandfather’s strong faith.
In time to come, her adventurous spirit took her to Montreal, Canada, where she worked as a maid for a well-to-do family.  It was required of her to wear a uniform (black dress, white apron, shoes and cap).  She served well and learned to cook fancy meals.
In 1960, Alma and Ewald (Ed) were married and lived near his place of business (sheet metal), on Queen Street in Dryden, Ontario.  Some will recall how she loved and befriended children.  Their precious daughter, Gisela was born in 1961 and soon they moved to the home they had built on Richan Road.  It took many long days of hard work to get their home and property to where they wanted it.   The three of them enjoyed this simple and quiet country life.  However, in 1978, tragedy struck when Gisela died suddenly in an automobile accident at the age of 17.  It was so hard for them to go on with life.
They continued on at their home and in 1992 Ewald became ill and died at the age of 73.  A few years later, Alma moved to Patricia Gardens.  She had various interests – NHL hockey games, stamp and coin collections and last but not least, her love of reading.  Now she had time to read and the library right close at hand.  She will be remembered for the large stacks of books she got from the library each week.  (A young friend had commented that if there is a library in Heaven, perhaps she will be the librarian.)
Alma loved life at Patricia Gardens and often commented on how the tenants watched out for each other.  She always appreciated and waited for calls from her sister-in-law in Germany.
Alma is survived by her sister-in-law, Elvira Kallis, and her nephews, Gerhardt and Peter Kallis of Stuttgart, Germany.  Several great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins also survive.
She will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter in the Dryden cemetery.  (There will be no funeral service at her request.)
At this time, appreciation goes to Dr. Dahmer, Barb Lindquist at CCAC, the staff at Dryden Regional Hospital, the staff at Patricia Gardens and the friends who spent the last hours with Alma, for their care.  She loved all of you.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.

Granville (Grant) Howard Price - Aug. 31, 1928-Jan.16, 2010

Granville (Grant) Howard Price passed away peacefully in Dryden on January 16th with his family surrounding him with love at the age of 81 years.
Grant was born in Rabbit Lake, Sask. on August 31, 1928 to Gladys and Hiram Price.  He was a brother to Frank, Delbert, Edith, Ruby, Lloyd, Ken and Hiram.
He married Marjorie Cronley on October 7, 1958 in Red Lake.  They later moved onto Airport Road in Dryden and a family was started, Walter, Garnet, Bernice, Edward and Lawrence.  Grant was employed by the Township of Barclay at the Barclay Waste Site retiring at the age of 62. He took great pride in his work probably keeping the cleanest waste site in Canada.  He received many letters of recognition from the Ministry of Environment to this fact.
Grant’s greatest joys were found in gardening and his grandchildren.  His gardens were simply amazing; he tended to them like his children, with love and care. He could grow anything, from strawberries to pumpkins: when he put his mind to it they grew.  He had many unknown talents from woodworking to playing the fiddle. He loved to ride his 4 wheeler even though it never left the yard, he liked to camp in his motorhome even if it was just in his son’s yard.  He loved watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and even when he said they never win he never gave up on his team.  He loved to listen to his son Edward sing in his band Streamline, taking great pride in son’s talent.
Grant is survived by his beloved wife Marj who never left his side during his illness; his children, Walter Price in Dryden, Garnet Price (Darla) in Holbein, Sask., Bernice Simmons (William) in Thunder Bay, Edward (Michelle) and Lawrence (Crystal Arnold), in Dryden;  his grandchildren, Shane, Sheena, Chad, Bradley, Shawna, Amy, Cassie, Conner and baby Cohen and his great-grandson Zackary Price.  He is also survived by his sister Ruby Rostek and leaves behind many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Grant was predeceased by his parents Gladys and Hiram, his brothers Ken, Lloyd, Frank, Hiram, Delbert and sister Edith.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Grant Price was held on Wednesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes with Ora Semeniuk officiating. Interment followed in the Dryden Cemetery.
Visitation took place Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network or DRHC Oncology Unit through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.
Condolences may be
e-mailed to sympathy
card@shaw.ca subject: Price

David Taylor Gardiner - Dec. 27, 1932 - Jan. 16, 2010

With family at his side, David Taylor Gardiner of Dryden, Ontario passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce  Gardiner, and their six children and their families; son Donald and wife Christine Gardiner, children David Gardiner and fiancé Gayle, Kori and husband Sean Neill; daughter Pamela and husband Stewart Brown, children Derrick Gadd, Rachelle Gadd and fiancé Lonnie; son Gregory and wife Cathy Gardiner, children Stephanie and husband Scott Bell, Benjamin Gardiner; son Scott and wife Angele Gardiner, children Steven, Bradley, and Taylor; son Kevin Gardiner and his daughter Nicole; daughter Patricia and husband Luc Stacey, children Dahkota and Sierra, and  four great grandchildren; Zander, Adara, Avery, and Elisha. Also survived by his sister, Donna and husband Harvey Newfield of Winnipeg, their four children and numerous nephew and nieces.
To celebrate David’s life his family received family and friends Wednesday, January 20th from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Stevens Funeral Homes “Moffat Chapel” for a time of memories and refreshments.
Should friends desire donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1.  Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Gardiner