All Obituaries

MRS. JUNE L. CRAWFORD Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday August 5, 2020 in her 88th year. June Crawford (nee Lutz), beloved wife of the late William Crawford. Dear mother of Jo Ann Bailey (Eric Budreau) and Randy Crawford. Proud grandmother of Terry and Diana Gardner. Cherished sister of Marilyn Lutz. Fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. Arrangements for the late Mrs. June Crawford are being handled privately with the...

LORNE HALLETT Of Magnetawan Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at the age of 83. Lorne Hallett, beloved husband of 60 years of Marie Hallett (nee White). Loving father of Kim Allman (Rob) and Donna Cameron (Ewen). Proud grandpa of Jeremy, Brendan, Ryan and Ethan. Cherished brother of Alice Robertson (late Andy), late Alvin (Shirley) and the late Roy. Predeceased by his parents Edith (nee Alexander) and Albert Hallett. Fondly remembered by his...

MR. WALLACE ENGLISH  of Bridgenorth and formerly of Toronto and Sundridge Peacefully with his loving daughter at his side in his home in Bridgenorth on Monday July 27, 2020.  Wally English, beloved husband of the late Lois English (nee Willard) was in his 90th. Cherished father of Katherine English-Almas (late Garry) and the late Barbara Marriott. Cherished brother of Menola Butson (Bill) and Faye Pinkerton (Christie); and brother-in-law of Beth Wells (late Doug), late Bruce...

CLARENCE ALEXANDER Of Magnetawan   Peacefully, surrounded by family in Burk’s Falls on Sunday July 26, 2020.  Clarence Alexander, beloved husband of the late Helen, was in his 82nd year. Dear father of David (Angie), Neal and Wayne (Chelsea). Proud grandfather of Tianna, Thomas, Clayton, Brook and Rylee. Clarence  is survived by his sister Ettie Coutu (late Maurice), predeceased by brother Arnold (late Edna) and will be fondly remembered by all of his nieces,...

CAROL DIANE SMITH (nee Sage) of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at her home on Monday July 20, 2020. Carol, beloved wife of Dan Smith, was in her 74th year. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated.  

MRS. GLADYS STEELE of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Sunday July 19, 2020 in her 92nd year. Gladys Steele (nee Van Meer), beloved wife of the late David Steele. Dear mother of Wayne Beavis (Bev). Proud grandmother of Joe, Tracey, Shawn and Caroline. Cherished great-grandmother of Hudson, Sophie, Brayden, Merissa and Matthew. Fondly remembered by her cousin Bonnie Schotsch and all her family and friends. A private family service will be held at the Opatovsky...

DOROTHY TILSON LIGHTCAP Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday July 10, 2020.  Dorothy Lightcap was in her 90th year. Dear mother of Scott and the late Stephen Lightcap. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Norma and Bob Harkness Sr., her brother Bob Harkness (late Bea) and will be fondly remembered by all her family, friends and especially Kelly Holmes and Brett Monaghan (Jamie), Joe and their families. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to...

  NATASHA LYNN CHARTRAND Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at Emsdale on Thursday July 2, 2020.  Natasha Chartrand, beloved wife of Kelly, was in her 38th year. Loving mother of Temperance and step mother to Jenna and Makayla. Dear daughter of Deborah McFadyen (Tony) and Danny Miner. Cherished sister of Hayley McFadyen (Menno) and aunt to Keegan and Hannah. Daughter in law of Barb and the late Fred Chartrand and sister in law to Kevin (Nadine) and Karen (Gerald). Natasha will be...

MRS. PEARL ROSELLA HARKNESS  (nee Brandt) Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing on Friday June 26, 2020 in her 97th year. Pearl Harkness was the beloved wife of over 56 years to the late David Lloyd George Harkness “Buss” (1999).   Dear Mother of Harley (Suzanne), Rebecca Garry (the late Michael 2008). Predeceased by her loving daughter Belva Taylor (2018) (Larry), and son David (2011) and son in law Bryan (2019). Cherished Grandmother of Angela...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF  RITA C. FROATES (nee Draycott) of South River Born December 25, 1948, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday June 20, 2020 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Lance for over fifty years. Loving mother of Brandon and his wife Jenny and Trevor and his husband Anthony. Proud grandmother of Gavin. Cherished sister of Jim and his wife Penny, and predeceased by her brother Morris, sister Zita (Marie) and sisters-in-law Ida and Anne. Loving aunt of many nieces and...