Obituaries

Joseph Steven Bernas

Joseph Steven Bernas

Sep 22, 2025

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 22, 2025, he was in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Betty Bernas (nee Gavine). Cherished father of Dean Bernas (Karen) & Pam Kreps (Harald). Proud grandfather of Chelsea Porter (Dan), Cory Bernas, Taylor Kreps (Jay), Allyson Kreps, Rachel Kreps and great-grandfather of Preston Rowntree, Rory Polsky and...

William Craig Marshall

William Craig Marshall

Sep 20, 2025

Peacefully passed away at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Saturday September 20, 2025. Craig was in his 65th year.

Dear son of Peggy and the late Hank Marshall.

Father of Kyle (Brandy), Laird and Spencer.

Beloved brother of Carolyn Brendstrup (Trig), Nancy Edson (Kent), Andy Marshall (Amy), Kent Marshall (Cheryl) and the late Janice Marshall.

Proud uncle of many nieces, nephews and their families.

Craig was...

Allan Ronald Maki

Allan Ronald Maki

Sep 19, 2025

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday September 19, 2025. Allan Maki, beloved husband of Hope (nee Fetterley), was in his 83rd year.

Dear father of Carol Maki, Debbie Schmidt (Brian) and Allan Maki (Cheryl).

Proud grandfather of Kimberley, Christopher (Tina), Sarah, Michael, Kelly (Matt), Hailey (Tim).

Great grandfather of Gabrielle, Scott, Matthew, and Madison.

Allan is survived by his sister Sylvia Romanko and...

Nicole Rita Landry

Nicole Rita Landry

Sep 19, 2025

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday September 19, 2025. Nicky, beloved wife of Jerry, was in her 73rd year.

Dear mother of Kevin, Gord (Jennifer), and Kathy (Steve).

Proud grandmother of Trevor, Jackie, Ryan, Madison, Ashlee, Tegan and Hannah. Great grandmother of James and Grayson.

Nicky is predeceased by her parents Edmond and Melvina Landry and will be fondly remembered by all...

Jean Dorothy Brown

Jean Dorothy Brown

Sep 16, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, she was in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Archie Brown. Cherished mother of Bonnie Loy (Peter) and Michael Brown (Donna). Proud grandmother of Christopher (Stacy), Alex (Amanda), Amanda (Brian), Justin, Ashely (Cole) and great-grandmother of Rylee, Mason, Liam, Nash and Finn. Jean will...

Dorothy May Holden

Dorothy May Holden

Sep 10, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Dorothy May Holden (nee Craig) was in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Holden Sr. Cherished mother of Cathy Johne (Donny) and Chuck Holden Jr. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Michelle, the late Derek and 5 great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings...

John Albert Culbert

John Albert Culbert

Aug 30, 2025

What do you say about your dad when he passes? How do you find the words you never wanted to write?

John Albert Culbert, always known as “Ab.” To his Katrine family, he was “Aubby,” where he spent his childhood summers building boats and racing on the water. Dad was born in Burk’s Falls, Ontario on July 12th, 1937, the only...

Arlene Elizabeth Middlebrook

Arlene Elizabeth Middlebrook

Aug 30, 2025

Passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025 surrounded by her children, she was in her 64th year. Predeceased by the late Doug MacDougall. Beloved daughter of Gladys Middlebrook (nee McMurray) and the late Kenneth Middlebrook. Cherished mother of Jennifer Griffiths (Andrew), Laura Irwin (Tyler), Benjamin Clark (Paige). Proud grandmother of Lily Griffiths, Noah Griffiths, and Rylee...

Kathryn Elizabeth Kohajda

Kathryn Elizabeth Kohajda

Aug 20, 2025

Kathy passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville on August 21, 2025 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She will be missed by her partner Gary Swance. Predeceased by her parents Victoria and George of Blenheim. Kathy is survived by her sisters Nancy of Chatham and Karolyn of Blenheim and her brothers in law Greg (Darlene) of Blenheim and...

Tyson Kennedy Whitehead

Tyson Kennedy Whitehead

Aug 18, 2025

Suddenly at home on Monday August 18, 2025. Tyson, loving and doting father of Easton Kennedy Whitehead was in his 32nd year.

Loving son and friend of Heather and Ward Whitehead. Loyal brother of Britton Whitehead (Rayissa).

Grandson of Don Sarginson (late Ruthann) and the late Stanley and Betty Whitehead.

Remembered by Easton’s mother, Cloe.

Cherished nephew of Michael (Wendy), Troy, Candace “Aunt Nan”...

Elizabeth "Betty" Sandra Hughan

Elizabeth "Betty" Sandra Hughan

Aug 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Betty Hughan on August 8, 2025. Betty was a kind, loving, generous and gentle woman. Family and friends meant everything to her, and she loved everyone in her life fiercely. She was a tender, caring, and proud wife, stepmother, and grandmother. She shared a deep...

Daniel Leonard Patrick

Daniel Leonard Patrick

Aug 5, 2025

Danny Patrick passed away peacefully at Fairvern Long-Term Care in Huntsville, Ontario on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Danny was born on September 5, 1938 in Aurora, Ontario, the son of Bill and Emily (nee Cane) Patrick.

At a young age, Danny spent countless hours at the local hockey rink, following along with his Dad, who maintained the ice facilities in Aurora....

William Robert Walker

William Robert Walker

Aug 2, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Saturday, August 2, 2025, he was in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Walker (nee Russell). Cherished father of Stephen Walker (Lee) and predeceased by his daughter Deborah Walker. Proud grandfather of Stefanie (Mike), Michael (Krystal), great-grandfather of Jessica, Joshua, Lillyanne, Summer, Aiden, Elgin, Delilah, Charlie and great-great-grandfather...

Joanne Linda Booth

Joanne Linda Booth

Jul 26, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in her 78th year.

Beloved wife of Bill Booth. Cherished mother of Stephanie and Shayna (Joe Keizer); and predeceased by her daughter Sherry. Proud grandmother of Albert, Lexi and Jessica. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Dwight Cook (Wendy). Predeceased by her parents, Albert Cook and...

Irene Beverley Stewart

Irene Beverley Stewart

Jul 26, 2025

Bev Stewart (nee Green) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville, Ontario surrounded by love.

Bev was born on March 5, 1952, in Huntsville to the late Agnes and Orval Green. Being one of five children, family was one of her main passions in life. She often showed her love of her family and special...

Dianne Mehaffey

Dianne Mehaffey

Jul 22, 2025

Suddenly, at Royal Victoria Hospital on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Dianne Mehaffey was in her 80th year, she leaves behind many friends who will miss her dearly.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel in Burks Falls

Murray Thomas Taylor

Murray Thomas Taylor

Jul 22, 2025

Suddenly at home on Tuesday July 22, 2025, Murray was in his 47th year.

Dear son of Donna Taylor (Bob Bosworth) and the late Fred Taylor.

Brother of the late Mike Taylor.

Father of Michael Taylor.

Murray loved to cook, garden, his BBQ smoker, music, and will be fondly remembered by all his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Interment of ashes will take place at 12:30pm...

Bruce Alfred Hart

Bruce Alfred Hart

Jul 20, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay on Sunday July 20, 2025.

Bruce, beloved husband of Jean Mary (nee Clark) for 70 years, was in his 93rd year.

Father of the late Craig and Brett.

Predeceased by his parents Gertie (nee Stoner) and Alfred Hart and siblings Elwood, Shirley and Doreen.

He is survived by many numerous nieces and nephews.

Bruce worked...

Brenda Louise Grummett

Brenda Louise Grummett

Jul 16, 2025

Brenda passed peacefully at Huntsville and District Memorial Hospital on July 16, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer, with husband, Rod and niece, Valerie by her side. Brenda was predeceased by husband, Jim Leaker, her brother Stephen, sister in law, Manny and her parents Margaret and Lloyd Payne.

Brenda grew up on her family farm in Port Perry with brother,...

Phyllis Margaret Robins

Phyllis Margaret Robins

Jul 12, 2025

Passed away peacefully at the Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Saturday, July 12, 2025, she was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Robins. Cherished sister of Alan Russell (Betty), David Russell (Debbie), Terry Russell, sister in laws Karen & Lois. Phyllis is predeceased by her siblings Vernon Vietch, Charlie Russell, Betty Thisdelle (Guy), brother in law...