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2022
Dwayne Lanktree Obituary
Dwayne Edward Lanktree passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 20, 2022, at the age of 77.
Dwayne was born on May 13th, 1945 in Port Arthur, ON. He spent most of his childhood in communities across Northwestern Ontario and often told stories of Little Long Rapids, Ripple, Pickle Lake, Thunder Bay, Hurkett and Dorion where he settled for most of his life. He spent the last nine years in Dryden, ON after retirement.
In June 1974, he married the love of his life, Elaine (nee McArthur). Together they raised a family, gave back to their community, camped, fished, picked blueberries, and explored all the backroads. He was always quick to help anyone in need. He had a knack of showing up when people were broke down on the side of the road and always managed to get people out of a pickle. He was never shy to express an opinion and always insisted on doing things his own way.
For most of his career, he was a proud truck driver working mostly in the logging and construction industries. He especially enjoyed his time working with family and friends at Sturgeon Timber and retired there in 2005.
He is lovingly remembered by his cherished wife and true partner in life Elaine; his four children Paul McArthur, Michael McArthur, Andrew Lanktree (Shanna) & Jaclyn Height Falkenberg (Dean); his seven grandchildren Anthony, Jonathon, Brett, Robyn, Kaija, Jake and Holden; sisters Dolores Eady (Doug) and Shelley McLean (Don); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dwayne was predeceased by his infant daughter (1968); his parents Edward
& Arvella (nee Bryan) Lanktree; Elaine's parents Claude & Irene McArthur; and his sister-in-law Joan Lundstrom.
Many thanks to Dr. Cook, the nurses at Dryden Regional Health Centre, and the staff at Princess Court for your compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, Diabetes Canada or a Charity of Your Choice are
welcomed.
A celebration of his life will take place in Dorion in the spring with details to be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwayne Lanktree
13 Entries
Yvonne Husilik
December 3, 2022
Sorry to hear of Dwayne's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you Elaine & your family. May he rest in peace.
Helga and Richard Gregory
November 29, 2022
Rest in peace Dwayne. Love and prayers to family and friends.
Kris and Gary Brown
November 27, 2022
Our condolences to the entire family
Bruce and Susan Fagan
November 27, 2022
Our condolences to the family. So sorry to hear that Dwayne has passed away.
Doug Pawluk
November 27, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Elaine and family. R.I.P. Dwayne.
Doug & Sarah Gregory
November 27, 2022
Our heartfelt condolences to the whole family. I have fond memories of Dwayne both as a fellow worket and a family friend.
Len Gregory
November 27, 2022
Our condolences Elaine and family.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Len & Lori
Larry and Dale
November 27, 2022
Thinking of you all. Our sincere sympathies. Enjoyed our talks at the coffee shop.
Ian Sutherland
November 26, 2022
My condolences to all the family. Dwayne was a great professional driver and always had some kind of story when he came into the Stugeon Timber office. Memeorable guy
Debbie bonde
November 26, 2022
Fond memories of d Anne when he hung out with the bonde boys hugs to all
Lynne Goodheart
November 26, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family...I have many fond memories of Dwayne ...he was extremely helpful to me after my Dad passed away. Big hugs to you all. Lynne Goodheart
Marc and Ronda Marchand
November 26, 2022
Our condolences to your families. Good friend and I´ll remember him in a lot of his stories he told me over the years.
Dawn & Popeye
November 26, 2022
So sorry to hear of Dwayne´s passing. He was such a gentle and happy soul. He always had a friendly hello and he´ll be missed.
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