Obituaries

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Jun 9, 2025

Passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 9, 2025, she was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Smith. Cherished mother of Cindy (Donnie), Steve (late Sarah), Yvonne (Brad), John, William (Tammy) and Marsha (Brent). Proud grandmother of Braeden, Tori, Sydney, Trinity and Hunter. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and...

Rodney Charles Johnston

Rodney Charles Johnston

Jun 3, 2025

Rodney Charles Johnston, born on July 7, 1952, in Burks Falls, Ontario, passed away at his home in Jordan, Ontario, on June 3, 2025. He was the son of Ofi Onus Johnston and Mary Ellen (Harkness) Johnston.

Rodney is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Lloyd Johnston. He is survived by his brother, Garry Johnston and his wife, Barbara. He...

Doris Mary Zrobin

Doris Mary Zrobin

Jun 3, 2025

Peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Tuesday June 3, 2025. Doris, beloved wife of the late Mitch Zrobin, was in her 88th year.

Dear mother of Mitchell, Jerri-lee, late Debbie, Melody (late Dave) and Mike (Ruth).

Loving grandmother of Cody, Victoria, Brooke, Kyle, Samantha, Danielle, Noelle, Michelle, Shawn, Shannon, Shane, Marcy, Brandy and many great grandchildren.

Doris will be fondly remembered...

Fritz Franz Wachner

Fritz Franz Wachner

May 25, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Fairvern in Huntsville on Sunday, May 25, 2025, he was in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Ann Margaret Wachner (nee Jarvis). Cherished father of Sandra Murdy (Sean) and Andrew Wachner (Adrienne). Proud grandfather of Karl and Elise. 

Respecting Fritz wishes he was able to donate his body to science in London, Ontario. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Patricia Gail Middlebrook

Patricia Gail Middlebrook

May 24, 2025

Patricia (Patty) Middlebrook (nee Soper) of South River, Ontario, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, on May 24th at Health Sciences North in Sudbury succumbed to the injuries she sustained in a car accident. She was a young 79 who had much more living to do.

Mom was born on March 19, 1946 in Sprucedale where she lived for the first...

Robert Lloyd Edmunds

Robert Lloyd Edmunds

May 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lloyd “Bob” Edmunds on May 22, 2025 at the age of 69, peacefully in his home.

Bob was a man of loyalty, honesty and conviction, a true fighter for what he believed in. Deeply loved by his family, he lived a life of purpose, hard work and service.

A true...

John Albert Sharwood McAughey

John Albert Sharwood McAughey

May 13, 2025

Peacefully with his family by his side at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 13, 2025.

John, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Wilson), was in his 81st year.

Dear father of Bob (Joy), Tim and Lianne (Dave). Proud grandfather of Cory (Brandi), Kris (Lindsay), Tessa, Alex, Max, Brandy and Jed.

Great grandfather of Patrick, Alivia, Jacques, Lily and Wesley.

John is predeceased by...

Ferne Agnes Louise MacIntosh

Ferne Agnes Louise MacIntosh

May 9, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday, May 9, 2025, she was in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Stewart MacIntosh. Cherished mother of Eldon (Sue), Kirby (Sheri), Brady (Diana) and Shawn (Chantal). Proud grandmother of Andrea (Cory), Carissa (Josh), Miranda (Cody), Jennie (Liam), Jaime (Mark), Linden (Dave), Andrew, Taylor (Justin), Kristy (Dylan), Matt (Melina), Nate,...

Gladys McKie

Gladys McKie

May 7, 2025

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Wednesday May 7, 2025. Gladys June McKie was in her 87th year.

Predeceased by her husband James (Jim) Irvin McKie (2011). Loving mother of the late Robert McKie (1963), Susan and Ray Bates, the late Linda McKie (1995), the late James (Jim) McKie (2022), and Thomas and Suzan McKie.

Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...

Carole Frances Elaine Yarranton

Carole Frances Elaine Yarranton

May 5, 2025

Carole Frances Elaine Yarranton (nee Deinhart), beloved wife of the late Douglas Graham Yarranton, passed peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario in her 86th year. Carole is survived by her loving family, her sister Debbie Deinhart and Jim Stapleton of Brampton, her four children, Anne Oglesby of Colorado Springs, Mark Yarranton (Trish Foran) of Toronto, Lisa Rawding (Scott Rawding)...

Malcolm Lloyd Newburn

Malcolm Lloyd Newburn

Apr 28, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday, April 28, 2025, he was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Newburn (nee West). Cherished father of Christabelle Gore (predeceased Chris), Crystal Beyore (Jon), Malcolm, and predeceased by his daughter Corina Evans (Bill). Proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 13...

Michael John Hodgson

Michael John Hodgson

Apr 17, 2025

Peacefully at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Thursday April 17, 2025. Michael, beloved husband of Patricia for 62 years, was in his 84th year.

Dear father of Samantha Jones, Lewis Hodgson (Heather), Kristian Hodgson (Angela) and John Hodgson (Rosie)

Proud grandfather of Ashley Barton, Anna Jones, Dana Hodgson, Kiki Miller-Hodgson and the late Mathew Elzby.

Michael is survived by his sister Margaret...

Anna Jessie Branch

Anna Jessie Branch

Apr 17, 2025

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday April 17, 2025. Anna, beloved wife of the Roger Wager, was in her 80th year.

Dear mother of Richard Branch (Nora) and stepmother of Neil and Ian Wager.

Proud grandmother of Damien and Alex.

Sister of David (Jane), Robert (Pearline), Laura (Greg) and Helen. Sister-in-law of Brenda (Gord), Gayle (Murray) special aunt of Niki...

Lyle Martin Gawley

Lyle Martin Gawley

Apr 16, 2025

Lyle Martin Gawley was born September 22, 1938 to Ralph and Zelma Gawley in Blackheath, Ontario, a farming community South of Hamilton.

Lyle decided early on that farming wasn’t his “cup of tea” and started at Dofasco in 1961, a Hamilton steel mill, as an overhead crane operator. With his first wife, he had two children: Paul and Christine. Later he...

Allan Pascal

Allan Pascal

Apr 15, 2025

It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the recent passing of Allan Pascal (1937 – 2025). A long-time resident of Sudbury, Allan had spent the past several years in Sundridge, moving to the Lakeland Long-Term Care facility in Parry Sound in 2023.

Born in Kapuskasing to Peter and Aline (both predeceased), Allan would move to Sudbury with...

Marie Lacombe

Marie Lacombe

Apr 14, 2025

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday April 14, 2025. Marie, beloved wife of the late Jack Lacombe was 89 years old.

Dear mother of Debbie O’Hallarn (Bill), Dan Lacombe (Bonnie) and Shelley Albright (Dan).

Loving grandma of Amber Charlebois (Brandon), Leah Bell (Chris), Shea Lacombe (Jaymie), Scott Lacombe (Isabelle), Joe Schell (Melanie) and proud G.G. of Hanna, Owen,...

Eric John Steengaard

Eric John Steengaard

Apr 11, 2025

Peacefully at home on Friday April 11, 2025. Rick, beloved husband of Angie (nee Russell) was in his 66th year.

Dear father of Jim (Jennifer), Ricky (Renae), Thomas (Jennifer), Jacob, and Ted (Jessica).

Proud grandfather of Skyler (Bailey), January, Jessica, Rhys, Rhyleigh Jordan, RJ, Kayce and great grandfather of Dimitri.

Son of the late George and Rose Steengaard.

Rick will be missed by his...

Kayla Anne Brandt

Kayla Anne Brandt

Apr 3, 2025

Suddenly at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Thursday April 3, 2025. Kayla, beloved mother of Isaac, Keenan and Lily, was in her 39th year.

Cherished daughter of Katherine Morris and Chris Brandt.

Loving sister of Ryan Brandt (Brittany).

Granddaughter of Mildred and the late Harold Brandt and the late Geraldine and Harvey Morris.

Kayla will be remembered by Keenan and Lily’s father Kevin...

Verna Adeline Campbell

Verna Adeline Campbell

Apr 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Verna Adeline Campbell (née Botham), on April 1, 2025, at the age of 94. Verna was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Campbell, in 2023 and is survived by her children, Cecilia (Reg Grasser), James “Jim” (Gail McCarthy), and Allan (Bonnie Lou King), as...

Walter Henry Miller

Walter Henry Miller

Mar 30, 2025

Peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on Sunday March 30, 2025. Wally, beloved husband of the late JoeAnn, was in his 83rd year.

Loving father of Natalie (late Ted), Denise (Milton), Tracy (Bryan) and Angela (Kris).

Proud grandfather of Jordan, Bryanna, Charlie (Chloe), Caileigh (Nik), Kiki, Brandi (Norman) and great grandfather of Asher, Korben and Jace.

Wally is survived by his sister...