All Obituaries

MR. JIM HILL of Sundridge   Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday May 23, 2020 at the age of 63. Jim Hill, beloved husband of Wanda Mary (nee Murray). Loving father of Keith and daughter-in-law Keshia of Sundridge. Cherished Grampa of Veronica and Penelope Hill. Dear brother of Wendy Howe (Terry) of Newmarket, late Sandy Levie of Toronto, Carolyn Hill of Bradford and Ron Hill (Ann Mary) of Callander. Dear brother-in-law of Jack Murray (late Betty) of...

MR. JOSEPH EDWARD JENKINS of North Bay At peace, Joseph Edward Jenkins passed away May 19, 2020 at his home in North Bay in his 79th year.  He was surrounded in love by his girls, son-in-laws and special friend Bernie. Predeceased by his beloved wife, of over fifty years, Helen Marion Jenkins (nee Howard). Loving father of JoAnne Bogart (nee Jenkins), Deborah Ann Jenkins (Dave McCann) and Christine Jennifer Jenkins-Curtis (Steve Curtis). Beloved grandfather of Samantha Jo Bogart,...

MRS. VIOLET MANNELLA of South River On Saturday, May 9th, Violet Mannella was called home at the age of ninety-three. She left us peacefully while her cherished songs played in the background; Amazing Grace and Ava Maria. Violet was born on April 9th, 1927 in Thornbury, Ontario to Violet and Joseph Morano.  She was known for her kindness and devotion to family and her Catholic faith.  Married to Ralph Mannella (Pre-deceased). They raised seven children together, Brian Mannella...

  PAUL SCHMELER Of Burk’s Falls Lovingly at home with his family by his side on Friday May 8, 2020.  Paul Schmeler, beloved husband of Debbie, was in his 58th year. Dear father of Chad (Brittany) and the late Kyle Schmeler. Proud Grampie of Presley, Nash and Franklin. Loving son of Dave and Jean Schmeler and Esther and Frank Gavine. Cherished brother of the late Cindy, Kathy (Gord), Terry (Holly), Fran (Kari), Linda and Shelly. Paul’s life was truly lived in faith,...

Fredrick H. Lord Of Kearney Peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Thursday April 30, 2020.  Fred Lord, beloved husband of the late Carole and former husband of June, was in his 90th year.   Dear father of the late Allan (Gwen), Connie (Kerry) Late Ruth (Wally), late Jayne (Ed, late Fred), late Stephen R., Danny (Dale), Kathy (Mike), late Steve T., Janice (Greg), Lilly, Mark (Sheryl), Sue (Mark). Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fred is son...

JOYCE (KERR) RAAFLAUB Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Thursday April 23, 2020.  Joyce Raaflaub, beloved wife of Willard, was in her 86th year. Loving mother of Susan Raaflaub, Nancy Woodruff (Bill) and Karen Raaflaub. Proud grandmother of Craig (Jessica), Darryl, Stacey (Abe), Nathan, Wesley (Brittany), Jesse (Megan), Jacob (Madison) and great grandmother of Lauren, Ethan, Luke, Owen and one more on the way. Joyce is survived by her siblings: Allen (Betty),...

ANN McKEAN Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday April 14, 2020.  Ann McKean, beloved wife of the late Gordon Pearsall, was in her 74th year. Ann is survived by her brother Jim and predeceased by her parents Gordon and Pat McKean. Ann will be fondly remembered by all of her family, friends and especially her dear dog Teddy. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario...

MRS. RUTH EDITH DETTA of South River Peacefully at Hyland Crest in Minden on Tuesday April 14, 2020 in her 95th year. Ruth Detta (nee Minor), beloved wife of the late Milt Detta. Dear mother of Jim (Iris), Sharon Martin (Russ), Steve (Ann) and Bob (Barb). Loving grandmother of Derek (Lisa), Michelle, Vickie (Adam), Cathy (Shawn), Richard (Dawn), Calli and great grandmother of Jake, Cosimo, Francesca, Jimmy and Hazel. Cherished sister of Erna Parkes, Hilma Harkness, Karen Mumford, Norman...

MR. BRIAN MICHAEL KLUKE of Sundridge Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Sundridge on Sunday April 12, 2020 at the age of 67. Brian Kluke, beloved husband of Joanne Kluke (nee Hall). Loving father of Dean (Barb) and late Terrielynn Kluke. Proud Poppy of Priscilla and Scarlett Kluke. Cherished brother of Claudia Hall (Glenn), Gloria Falconi and Brent Kluke (Deanne). Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Brian had a zest and love of...

 Mrs. Ruby Beatrice Ivory (nee Mulligan) of  Mississauga and Bourdeau It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Ivory at her home in Mississauga in the early hours of Easter Sunday April 12th 2020. Peacefully and gently she passed from this world and left behind her husband of 66 years Robert (Bob) Ivory and her children Randy Ivory, Greg Ivory and Karen Lariviere all of Mississauga. She was the proud Grandmother of Olivia and Daryl. Survived by...