All Obituaries

Mrs. Doris McNamara  (nee Butler) of Scarborough Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Sunday January 19, 2020.  Doris McNamara, beloved wife of the late Matthew McNamara, was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Donna Preston (Clark). Proud grandmother of Dr. Paul Preston (Katharine), Dr. Thomas Preston (Shelley) and Lisa Preston (Danny Korev). Great grandmother of Corey (Melissa), Cassidy (Emily), Candace, Cassandra, Jarah (Devin), Tessa (Ben), Teagan (Joe), Jayla, Talia, Ashlee...

MRS. NELL HENDERSON Of Pickering Peacefully and surrounded by her family at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in Parry Sound on Sunday January 19, 2020.  Nell Henderson (nee Kibsey), beloved wife of the late Jack Henderson, was in her 89th year. Dear mother of Steve and Linda Henderson of Burk’s Falls. Proud grandmother of Bryan (Jennifer) and Curtis (Carly). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in...

PAT LAMB of Sundridge Suddenly at her home on Thursday January 2, 2020 at the age of 76. Pat Lamb (nee Muir), beloved wife of 54 years of Doug Lamb. Loving mom of Jeff Lamb, Peter Lamb (Elizabeth) and Krista Melanson (Chuck). Proud Gram of Chloe, Caitlin, Christopher, Tanner and Hayden. Cherished sister of Steve (Val), Kim (Bettyann) and Marty (Gill). Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at a...

THOMAS ARTHUR LEE AKA Buckie the Clown Formerly of Huntsville Thomas Arthur Lee (aka Buckie the Clown) formerly of Huntsville, Ontario passed peacefully in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Beloved father of Gloria Wade was in his 92nd year.  Tom, a Shriner and active member of the Masonic Lodge, tirelessly worked to support the community and the Masonic order until incapacitated by health issues. He served as the Worshipful Master of Algonquin Masonic Lodge in Emsdale, was...

GARY BROWN Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 31, 2019.  Gary, beloved husband of Diane, was in his 75th year. Loving father of Randy and Steve Brown. Proud grandfather of Jadeon and Jesse Card. Gary will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends.  The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday January 5,...

ANN CATHARINE LANGFORD Of Magnetawan Suddenly at her home on Sunday December 29, 2019.  Ann Langford was in her 77th year. Dear sister of Mona Wager (late Arthur), Roberta Londry (late Allan), predeceased by siblings Jean Boismere (late Claire), Doug Langford (Doris), Shirley Hall (Ken), Philip Langford and parents Allan and Tina Langford. Ann will be fondly remembered by all of her nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral...

MR. FRANK MARTIN Of Emsdale and formerly of Newfoundland After a brief, courageous battle with leukemia surrounded by the love of his wife on Saturday December 28, 2019.  Frank Martin, beloved husband of Mabel Haight (nee Frampton) was in his 80th year.   Dear dad of Frank Jr., Roxanne and Valerie. Fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends in Newfoundland and Ontario. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral...

MRS. ELAINE MARTIN of South River Peacefully at Maple Grove Care Community in Brampton on Friday December 27, 2019 in her 92nd year. Elaine Martin (nee Croucher), beloved wife of the late Sam Martin. Dear mother of Joy Vey (late Clyde), Mike Martin, Lorraine Page-Bauman (late Dennis), David Martin (Carol), Sammy Martin (Tammy), Paul Martin (Gillian) and Jerry Martin (Kim). Loving grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Elaine will be fondly remembered by all of her...

MRS. GEORGINA MARGARET WATHEN of South River and formerly of Arden Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday December 23, 2019 in her 91st year. Georgina Wathen (nee Lloyd), beloved wife of the late Gordon Wathen. Dear mother of Linda Christensen, Laura Chesher (John) and Kris Micheal Frost (Dawna). Loving grandmother of Leah, Geoffrey (Anna-Marie), Adam (Jessamine), Jenna, Courtney and great grandmother of Cory, Terry, Lacey and Bethany. Cherished sister of Pauline Adams and Bill Lloyd...

Eric (Ike) Wayne Herman, 73, of Burks Falls, Ontario, passed away on December 22, 2019, at the Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Ike was born in Belleville, ON to Raymond and Beryl on July 22, 1946.  He is predeceased by his long-time partner Pauline Smith, his parents Raymond and Beryl, his siblings Lorne, Doris, Shirley, Lorraine, Larry and Rick.  Ike is survived by his sister Wendy Brant and Pauline’s children Lynn, Kevin, Dan, Frank and Lisa, Vicki and Mark, Stephen and...