All Obituaries

MRS. BRENDA MARIE BARTLEY of Sundridge Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday September 22, 2020 at the age of 70. Brenda Bartley (nee Brown), beloved wife of the late Brent Bartley. Loving mother of Jeanne McQuaker (Mark Giasson), Keith McQuaker and Trevor McQuaker. Proud grandma of Jessica McQuaker, Rachel Giasson and Ashley Giasson. Fondly remembered be her dear friend Frances Green, her other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the late Brenda Bartley are...

MRS. BARBARA JUNE HALL of Sundridge Peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyère Health Centre in Ottawa on Monday September 21, 2020 at the age of 85. Barb Hall (nee Walker), beloved wife of the late Vernon Hall. Loving mother of Lyle Hall (Cathy), Glenn Hall (Helen), Ellen Kennedy (Wane Crooker) and William Hall. Proud grams of grandchildren Chad, Johnathan, Emery, Arthur, Rylee, Jayme, James, Luke and great grandchildren Carter and Emersyn. Cherished sister of Bill Walker (late Pat),...

MR. DENNIS KARL NIEMI of Sprucedale Peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday September  20, 2020 in his 70th year. Dennis Niemi, loving father of Marja-Liisa Masiero (Dino) and Darrin Niemi (Sherry). Proud grandpa of Eden, Damiano and Kai. Cherished brother of Garry Niemi, Ray Niemi, Kenny Niemi (Marybeth), Sharon Hartwick (Ken) and brother-in-law of Harvey Mulligan. Predeceased by parents Karl and Gladys Niemi, sister Gail...

MRS. MARY HELEN CARRIERE Peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay on Thursday September 17, 2020 at the age of 66. Mary Carriere (nee Simon), beloved wife of Guy Carriere. Loving mother of Candace Carriere (Adam Simon). Proud grandmother of Jordan and Shelby. Fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. Arrangements are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge. If...

MRS. NORMA FRY of Sundridge   Peacefully, at her home in Sundridge on Wednesday September 16, 2020 in her 90th year, Norma Fry (nee Mortson), beloved wife of the late Charles M. Fry was carried into Glory to be with Jesus.  Loving mother of Norman Fry (Jane), Jane Barsevich (Robb) and Gord Fry (Christine). Proud Gramma of Alison (Mark), Paul (Roxanne), Lindsay (Geordie), Mitchell (Marnie), Sarah (Cameron), Alexandra, Ben (Janae), Katie; and GG of Zoë, Louen, Koa, Robin,...

MARTY “MOOSE” ARROWSMITH Of Sundridge and formerly of Barrie Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday September 5, 2020 at the age of 66. Moose was the beloved husband of 36 years of Lori Arrowsmith (nee Court). Loving dad of Jessi Arrowsmith (Nick Robbins) and Kelly Arrowsmith (Rob Russell). Proud Papa Moose of grandsons Shelby, Bob and Hunter. Cherished brother of Evelyn “Pip” Overy (Tim) and Stanley “SJ” Arrowsmith (late...

ROBERT ARNOLD Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at his home on Thursday September 3, 2020 at the age of 25. Robbie Arnold was the beloved son of Christine and Robert Arnold. Loving brother of Justine and Jamie Arnold. Cherished grandson of Rubbie Ferrie and the late Robert Arnold. Fondly remembered by his other relatives and friends. Arrangements are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home – Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in...

MR. FRANCIS LANE “Frank” of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Monday August 31, 2020 in his 90th year.  Beloved son of the late Gordon and Ida Lane. Dear brother of Lois Wilson (late Mac), the late Alice Goss (late Les) and late Gib Lane. Cherished uncle of Cheryl (Gary) and Genevieve (Stephen). Frank's sense of humour and kind nature will be fondly remembered  by all his friends and family. The family will receive visitors...

SIMON YOUNG Of Ryerson Suddenly at his home on Monday August 31, 2020.  Simon, beloved husband of Judy Reid for 36 years, was in his 64th year. Simon is survived by his father Basil Young (Dorothy) and predeceased by his mother Patricia and brother Martin Young.   Simon will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls. If desired,...

Ruth Margaret Rutledge  (Broadhead) God has called his daughter Ruth home. Ruth died August 27, 2020 in her sleep at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan. Ruth was in her 98th year. She had resided in Hamilton, Oakville, Trout Creek, Sundridge and South River at various times in her life. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Harold Rutledge, her daughter Margaret Eileen Rodda, her son Harold Mark Rutledge and two of her own siblings.  Ruth is survived by her...