Obituaries
Raymond Keith McLaren
Nov 19, 2025
Peacefully Graduated to Glory surrounded by family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, he was in his 85th year. Beloved husband, friend and lover for the last 58 year of Betty McLaren (nee Parkes). Cherished father of Cindy (Gerry), Jeff (Kathy), Kim (Remi) and Jennifer (Allan). Proud grandfather of Chantler (Cory), Mackenzie, Ashley, Justin...
Niki Ward
Nov 19, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Niki (Culbert) Ward on November 19, 2025, at the age of 63. Niki will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
A lifelong resident of Burk’s Falls, Niki dedicated 40 years of service to the LCBO, where she formed lasting friendships and was known for her...
Leah Veda Muriel Comer
Nov 18, 2025
Peacefully at home with her family on Tuesday November 18, 2025. Leah, beloved wife of the late Calvin was in her 93rd year.
Beloved mother of Valerie Meyers (Roger), Jim Comer (Betty), Dean Comer (Kathy Sherwood), Shelley Comer and the late Adam Comer.
Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Leah will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, other family and...
David Frederick Johnstone
Nov 9, 2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 9, 2025, he was in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Pat Johnstone (nee Atkinson). Cherished father of Brian (Karen), Nancy, Fred (Joanna), Richard (Kylie), Dennis (Shanna) and Steven (Juanita). Proud grandfather of Derrick (Mel), Jaquie (Adam), Rebecca, Maddison (Cam), Jerico, Tori (Collin), Owen, Malcolm (Kristina), Quinn, Rylee, Jake (Abbie),...
Betty Jennie Unruh
Nov 5, 2025
Peacefully at Tabor Manor in St. Catharines on Wednesday November 5, 2025. Betty, beloved wife of the late Roy Unruh was in her 95th year. Beloved mother of the late David (Beth) of St. Catharines, the late Karen Nichols of Burlington and Gary (Joanne) of Hamilton. Proud grandmother of Leanne Unruh, Stephanie Campbell (Graham), Kryssi Sinclair (Jonas) and great grandmother...
Steve Baxter
Oct 31, 2025
Peacefully at home on Friday October 31, 2025. Steve, companion of Joanne Ouellette, was in his 69th year.
Dear father of Lindsay Hannemann (Shawn) and Amy Brunette (Kris).
Proud Poppa of Hunter, Lillian, Arwyn, and Kacey.
Predeceased by his parents Bill and Ferne Baxter.
Steve was an avid outdoorsman, and he cherished all the memories of time spent being outdoors with his daughters. He...
Natalie Patricia Miller
Oct 29, 2025
Unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home on Wednesday October 29, 2025. Natalie, beloved wife of the late Ted Neale, was in her 64th year.
Dear sister of Denise Wilson (Charlie), Tracy Connell (Bryan) and Angela Miller (Kris Hodgson).
Stepmother of Christine Moresutti (Paul), Heather Neale (Rob Anderson) and their children Erik, Jeorjia, Raine and Devon.
Cherished aunt of Jordan, Charlie, Brandi (Norm), Bryanna,...
CJ "Bud" Taylor
Oct 19, 2025
Bud passed away peacefully at the age of 89, surrounded by family, his greatest source of pride, purpose, and joy. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joanne, as well as by his parents, Clare and Ethel Taylor, his brother Ted, and his sister Marion. He was born in London, ON, then moved to Brantford...
Vera Olive McGirr
Oct 18, 2025
(nee Morrison)
Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday October 18, 2025. Vera, beloved wife of the late Laurence McGirr and the late Bill Earl.
Dear mother of Jeanann Brooks (Maynard), Myrna Lawrence (late Douglas), Ivan McGirr (Shirley).
Proud grandmother and great grandmother.
Predeceased by her parents John and Alice Morrison and her siblings Lillian, Gordon, Allan, Percy, Dorothy, Ann, Gladys, Marjorie...
Robert Wentworth Walker
Oct 13, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Beulah Eleanor Walker (nee Lennox). Cherished father of Carol Sintzel, Brian Walker (Linda), Joanne Edwards. Proud grandfather of Jeanette (Jose), Wesley-John, Justin, Chelsea-Anne and great-grandfather of Julia and Jacob.
Cremation has taken place at Forest Lawn Crematorium. Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel.
Donna Marie Reid
Oct 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donna Reid who passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville on Sunday October 12, 2025. Donna was born on September 26, 1957, in Burks Falls, Ontario and was the cherished wife of Miles. Beloved mother of Randy (Melony). Proud Grandmother of Riley and Taylor. Lovingly remembered sister in law of Gail...
Gerald Alexander Whalen
Oct 11, 2025
Passed away surrounded by family after a short illness at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Yvette Whalen (nee L'Heureux) for 66 years. Loving father of Clifford Whalen (late Reg) and Donna Marchand (Troy). Adored grandfather of Kelsey Marchand and Riley Vieira (Alex). Cherished uncle of David Boucher,...
Thomas Alan Boyes
Oct 2, 2025
Peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at home on Thursday October 2, 2025.
Tom Boyes, beloved husband of Lisa Farnsworth and the late Kelly Boyes was in his 67th year.
Loving father of Erin (Jason), Stephen, Ted (Jessica), and Laura (Chris).
Proud grandfather of Hunter, Lincoln, JJ and Emmett.
Dear brother of Doug (Penny) and predeceased by his parents Ted and Eva Boyes.
Tom...
Helen Catherine Lang
Sep 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Catherine Lang. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who departed this life peacefully surrounded by family on September 24th, 2025 in her 98th year.
Born on July 19, 1928 in Sundridge, Ontario, Helen lived a life full of love, kindness and devotion to her family and community. Known...
Carolyn Crockett
Sep 24, 2025
It is with great sadness the family of Carolyn Crockett announce her passing. She gained her angel wings peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday September 24th 2025 at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge. She was 83 years of age. Carol, as she was affectionately known, was formerly from Sundridge. She was a strong loving wife, mother, grandmother...
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
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
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
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
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...
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