All Obituaries

Reverend Graham MacDonald Rev. William “Graham” MacDonald passed peacefully at Lookout Ridge Retirement Home, Fonthill, ON on Friday, November 20, 2020, in his 94th year.  Predeceased by his wife Rev. Freda Mae MacDonald (Wade), Graham is survived by his children Dr. Anne of Vienna, Austria, Jim (Theresie Tungilik) of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, and Bill (Linda) of Fonthill, Ontario. He was the loving grandfather of Priscilla (Dave), Dustin (Rachael), Max (Melaine), Alannah,...

Mrs. Minnie Brown “Mimi” Minnie passed peacefully on November 9, 2020  just before 10:00am at Finlandia Village in Sudbury, Ontario. Minnie, beloved wife of the late Clifford Brown was in her 89th year. Her family will miss her but we are happy she is at peace. Beloved mother of Beverley Virtue (late Robert), Doug Brown (Barbara Elliott), Paul Brown (Cindy) and Angela Brown (Karl Doench). Proud grandmother of Terry Virtue (Kristyn), Matt Brown (Samantha) Jeff Brown...

DAVID “BUCK” GALEY Of Burk’s Falls Caretaker of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Buck Galey, beloved husband of Terry Galey (nee Taylor). Loving dad of Kirk Galey and Tina Moore (Curt). Proud Poppa of grandchildren Taylor (Kyle), Dustin (Brittany), Colton, Brayden, Grayson and great granddaughter Lorelai. Cherished brother of Joan, Doreen and predeceased by sisters Diane and...

Christopher Glenn Burley Sadly, Chris passed away at home on November 2, 2020.  Christopher was born in Toronto  on April 15, 1955.  He was educated in Toronto and worked as a refrigeration mechanic. He travelled for a few years before settling down in his place on the Distress River in Poverty Bay. He remained there until his deteriorating health forced him to move to Parry Sound in 2016. In the spring of 2017 he returned to the area that he loved so much, Magnetawan,...

MR. JOHN FRANCIS ROSS MACKAY Of Kearney Peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Friday October 30, 2020 in his 94th year. Ross MacKay, beloved husband of 68 years of Phyllis MacKay (nee Bice). Dear father of Les MacKay (Candy), Debbie Swanston (late Nelson), Lonnie MacKay (Linda), late Daniel MacKay, Donald MacKay (Jennifer) and Lisa MacKay-Cope. Cherished by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear brother of David and predeceased by brothers Rod,...

PATRICK GOGGINS Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 29, 2020.  Patrick Goggins was in his 91st year. Paddy was born in Bullaun Cummer Tuam Co Galway Ireland on the 25th of May 1930 to Patrick and Norah Goggins, he was one of seven children.  Paddy left for London at a young age before moving to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, later moving to Burks Falls where he enjoyed going hunting and fishing  Paddy is survived by his...

Rita Frances Dorst (Farrell) Rita Frances (Farrell) Dorst died peacefully at her home in Orillia, Ontario, Saturday, October 24th surrounded by her loving family. Rita is survived by a large and extended family; husband, Don; her seven children, Debra (George Gaydos) of Roswell, GA, their children, Andrew of Washington, DC, Emma Hinton (Trey) and their son Hayden of Roswell, GA; Kate (Jon Fukuto) of Sonoma, CA; Jim (Joanne Sigglekow) of Toronto; Lorie Chrysler of Orillia and her children,...

Mr. Geoffrey Micheal Scott Of Magnetawan Peacefully with his family at his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday October 24, 2020.  Geoff Scott, beloved husband of Dawn, was in his 68th year. Dear father of Lindsay and Adam Scott (Lindsay Boyce). Proud grandfather of Liam and Alexandria.   Survived by brother Bill Scott (Bonnie) and predeceased by brother John Scott and parents Arthur and Kathleen Scott. Geoff will be greatly missed and fondly...

ROSS, Margaret Grace – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ross (d. 2018) and the late Finley Currie  Loving mother of Susan Currie, Harris Currie, Laurie Currie, Janet Currie, and Douglas Ross. Cherished grandmother of Devon Thane, Jeremy Currie, the late Jessie Currie, Justin Currie, Michael Currie, Lee Digirolamo, Jennie Digirolamo, Tanya Goodwin, and Cole...

JOAN DOROTHY SMITH It is with profound sadness that the family of Joan Smith of Thornbury announces her passing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan left us peacefully and on her own terms. Born on May 9, 1932 in Kearney, ON, Joan was a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (nee McManus) White. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn Smith in 2012. Joan leaves behind her children Paul Smith and his wife Michelle of Vineland, Bill Smith of Toronto, Sara Smith of...