All Obituaries

MR. BRYAN MONTGOMERY HAMPSON Of Magnetawan It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan on Tuesday September 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with Cancer, at the age of 75.  It was Bryan’s wish to remain at home during his illness, cared for by his loving wife and daughter. Loving husband to Doris (nee Pigeon) and dear father to Steven (Margo) and Karen (Paul). Proud grandfather of James, Thomas (Erica), Christopher (Tina) and Shaylee. Loving brother to Paul...

  STEPHANIE ANNE WARD Of Burk’s Falls   Suddenly at her home in South River on Friday September 13, 2019.  Stephanie Ward, loving mother of Kylie and Cypress, was in her 32nd year. Beloved daughter of Steve and Niki Ward. Cherished sister of Rebecca Michalz (Jeff). Dear aunt of Abigail, Chloe and Ryner. Granddaughter of Myrna and late Al Ward and Doug and the late Sandy Culbert. Stephanie will be fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. The family...

MRS. MARJORIE IRENE BRANDT Of Kearney  Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Spencer House in Orillia on Wednesday September 11, 2019. Marjorie Brandt (nee Wilcock), beloved wife of the late Henry Brandt, was in her 98th year Dear mother of Anita Duffy (Ken) and Edna Murdy (Art). Proud grandmother of Sean (Sandra), late Darren, Jason, Eric (Stephanie), David (Miranda), Ben (Erica) and great grandmother of Skylar and Blake. Cherished sister of Art and the late...

MRS. JUNE KENT of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the age of 89. June Kent (nee Preston), beloved wife of the late Lewis Kent. Loving mother of Michael Kent (Jan), Violet Konkle (Scott), Kathy Whitfield (Glen), Lisa Borg (Richard) and Melanie Lang (Allan). Proud grandma of Kelly, Tracy, Erin, Jarrett, Jim, Cody, Delaney, Michael, Jenna, Sabrina, Stephanie and great grandma of several great grandchildren. Cherished sister of Alex Preston...

TROY VICTOR HESSLEGRAVE Of Katrine Suddenly on Thursday September 5, 2019 in his 47th year. Troy Hesslegrave, beloved partner of Carrie Lichtmeyer. Dear son of Fay Hesslegrave and the late Thomas Hesslegrave. Cherished brother of Teresa Partridge (Don) and James Hesslegrave. Stepdad of Quin and Kenneth Findley. Proud papa of Alexandria and uncle and great uncle of many. Fondly remembered by all of his relatives and friends. Family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home –...

DONALD HENRY FISCHER of Sundridge Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday September 4, 2019.  Donald Fischer, beloved husband of Vicki, was in his 89th year. Dear father of Robbie (Kim) and the late Rick. Don will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge.

MRS. JACKIE PFANDER RN (nee Sway) Wellesley class of 1973 Jackie Pfander of Burlington, Hamilton and Katrine died suddenly at Huntsville Hospital. Survived by husband Ronald and brother Edward Sway. Predeceased by parents Edward and Anna Sway, sister Sonia Shadforth and her husband Michael Shadforth. Aunt to Lisa Rowald (Rob), Laura Shadforth, Cheryl Schmehl (Matthew), Jailynn Jones (Mark), Dori Davis and Amanda Sway. Remembered by Ken, Kathy, Pat, Hans and lifelong friends MaryLou and...

MRS. MARION RUTH (CUDMORE) FRANZ of Sundridge Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday August 20, 2019 in her 90th year. Marion Franz (nee Kent), beloved wife of the late Walter Franz. Dear mother of Lana Merry (Frank) and Terry Cudmore (Brenda). Proud nana of grandchildren Sean (Tara), Kristian (Stephanie), Megan (Chris), Stephen (Stacey) and of great-grandchildren Rayne, Easton, Brooklyn and Dylan. Cherished sister of Hazel Raney, Martha Schmidt, William Kent and...

Bill (Papa) Fisher of Bear Lake Peacefully in the comfort of his home with his wife Teresa by his side on Saturday August 10, 2019.  Bill was in his 81st year and will be remembered as an enthusiastic fisherman, carpenter and hunter. Loving Dad of Bonnie Fisher (Rob) of Tilsonburg, Mary Jo Creighton (Dave) of Delhi, Holly Fisher (Eric) of Aylmer, the late Robbie Fisher, Rod Silverthorn (Becky) of Bell River and Suzette Stager (Mark) of St. Thomas. Proud grandfather and great...

MRS. OLWEN NORMA COUGHLIN of South River Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday August 2, 2019 at the age of 72. Olwen Coughlin (nee Beatty), beloved wife of 41 years of Leonard Coughlin. Loving mom of Stewart Coughlin (Amy) and Amy Booth (Scott). Proud grandma of Alana and Amelia Coughlin; and Caleb and Madeline Booth. Cherished sister of Anne and Sue Beatty. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and...