Obituaries

Jul 18, 2022

With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of Bruce MacLeod Thomson, age 66 of Halifax (formerly Bracebridge Ontario), on July 18, 2022 in Palliative Care, VG Site of the QEII Hospital. Born in Sault Saint Marie, Ontario, he was the only son of Mary Margaret (MacLeod) and the late Hugh MacIntosh Thomson. Growing up in Halifax, Bruce attended...

Jul 16, 2022

MEL McLAREN Of Sundridge

Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday July 16, 2022, at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville.  Mel McLaren, beloved husband of Lynda, was in his 88th year. Dear father of Wendy (Shane), Glenn (Sue), Melanie, Dale (Cara), Kim (Carl), and Rob (Ashley). Proud grandfather of Ashtyn, Meghan, Lauren, Graycee, Kolby, Olivia, Brennan, Lane...

Jul 15, 2022

Peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Friday July 15, 2022.  Gail, beloved wife of the late Murray Ticknor was in her 79th year. Loving mother of Rick (Linda), Ron (Linda) and Tim (Corry). Proud grandmother of Richard, Wendi-Ann, Jeffrey, Christopher, Michelle, Cayle, Tanner, Emilina, Jeremy, Justin and many great-grandchildren. Gail is predeceased by her parents William and Beatrice;...

Jul 1, 2022

Lois Pauline Winger (Heise) It is with sadness we announce the passing of Lois on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Walter, on October 12, 2021; by her parents Orla and Catherine (Lehman) Heise; and by her siblings Miriam (Roy) Wenger, Harold (Verna Mae) Heise,...

Jun 29, 2022

George Andrew Horrell

Passed away surrounded by family at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, he was in his 63rd year.  Beloved husband of the late Jackie Trudel-Horrell.  Cherished father of Christopher, Ashley, Ryan and step-son Derek Davis.  Proud grandfather of Hailey, Emma, Lucas, Jake, Hendrix, Harley, Hayden and Hadley.  Sadly missed by his...

Jun 28, 2022

Freeman Wallace Mayo of Novar

It is with heavy hearts the Mayo family announces the passing of their patriarch, Freeman Mayo, at his home on Tuesday June 28, 2022. Freeman, beloved husband of the late Gloria, was his 79th year. Dear father of Roy Mayo (Virginia) and Tanya Stevens. Proud grandfather of Taylor (Kyle), Kyle,...

Jun 17, 2022

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lance E. Froates of South River Born February 6, 1950, he passed away peacefully in Burks Falls, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 72. He was predeceased by his wife of over fifty years, Rita C. Froates (nee Draycott). Loving father of Brandon and his wife Jenny and Trevor and...

Jun 17, 2022

MERVIN EDWARD BELL Of Magnetawan

Suddenly at his home on Friday June 17, 2022.  Mervin Bell was in his 50th year. Beloved son of the late Herman and Helen Bell and brother of Rick Bell (Sharon) and Brady Bell (Billy Jo). Dear nephew of Vernon Bell, Harry Bell (Eleanor) and Viola Thomas (late Carl). Mervin...

Jun 8, 2022

ARLENE FINLAYSON formerly of Scarborough

Peacefully at The Gardens of Parry Sound on Wednesday June 8, 2022.  Arlene Finlayson, beloved wife of the late James (Jim) Finlayson was in her 87th year. Loving mother of Susan Wilson (John) and the late Lynda Williamson (late Kevin). Proud grandmother of Brad, Stephanie (Noah) and Samantha. A quick...

Jun 8, 2022

MR. BEVERLEY GLENN GREEN Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Fairvern in Huntsville on Wednesday June 8, 2022.  Mr. Bev Green, beloved husband of Sylvia Gethons-Green was in his 85th year. Dear father of the late Barry & Pat Green, Tim & Lorie Green, Tammy & Kevin Brown, Darren Gethons & Andrea Huisman, Brad...

May 26, 2022

KELLY MILTON RUSSELL of North Bay and formerly of Sprucedale

Suddenly at home on Thursday May 26, 2022.  Kelly, beloved son of Patricia and the late Melvyn Russell, was in his 49th year. Loving brother of Bryan Russell and cherished uncle of Ava, Alec and Aydan. Kelly was a proud graduate of the Canadore College...

May 23, 2022

David Cameron McFarlane Of Trenton (formerly of Burk’s Falls & Sprucedale)

At his home on Monday, May 23, 2022, Dave was in the 74th year. He will be missed by his companion, Brenda. Dear father to Shannon Kranjec (Richard), Jessica McFarlane, Jim Trotter & Alison Dempsey (Chris). Proud grandfather of Isabelle, Sophie, Alexis, Oliver &...

May 18, 2022

CHARLIE M. GRAY Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at home on Wednesday May 18, 2022.  Charlie, beloved husband of Jeane, was in his 86th year. Dear father of Robert (Teresa), Eldon (Wanda), and Florence (Ian). Proud grandfather of Bonnie (Sheldon), Jessie, Charlie, Lewis (Amanda) and Layne. Great grandfather of Alastor and Elowen. Survived by brother Earl (Nancy)....

May 13, 2022

Margaret Crawford Mayer (nee Sloan)

Of Kearney

It is with heavy hearts that the Mayer family announces the sudden passing of Margaret Mayer at the South Lake Hospital in Newmarket on Friday, May 13, 2022, she was 82 years old.  Beloved wife of Robert Helmut...

May 12, 2022

Eliza Thorne (nee Vanduzen)

of Burk's Falls

Passed away in her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022, she was in her 98th year.  Beloved wife of the late Roy Thorne who predeceased her in 1959.  Cherished mother of Clara Mather (Tom), Robert Thorne...

May 4, 2022

Ferenc “Frank” Kovacs

Of Burks Falls

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness at the Huntsville Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, he was in his 85th year.

Beloved husband of Christine Kovacs.  Cherished father of Tracey Kovacs-Fietz (Dale) and Tanya Sawh (Clive).  Proud...

May 2, 2022

Lois Emily Lahn (nee Anderson)

January 31, 1941 – May 2, 2022

Passed away peacefully at West Parry Sound Health Centre on Monday, May 2, 2022, she was in her 82nd year.

Beloved wife of the late Lloyd John Lahn. Cherished mother of Charlie Lahn (Becky), Sherri...

Apr 28, 2022

Jannette Lee Jones

1955 -2022

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on April 28, 2022, she was in her 67th year. Beloved daughter of Russell Jones (Marie) and the late Beverly Buckley.  Cherished mother of John Vos (Mary), Richard M. Jones (Samantha) and Damion Jones (Mandi Underwood).  Proud...

Apr 22, 2022

Heber John Harmer

formerly of Sundridge.

Passed peacefully with his family by his side at Oak Terrace in Orillia on Friday, April 22, 2022. Heber, beloved husband of Vera, was in his 94th year. Dear father of Carolyn (deceased) Ian Amos, Connie, Cathy, and Colleen (Kevin McLeod). Proud grandpa of Aaron and Jen...

Apr 22, 2022

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday April 22, 2022. Bill Andrews was in his 91st year. Beloved son of the late Clint and Jean Andrews and predeceased by siblings: Frank, Henry (late Ethel), Robert (late Beatrice), Peter and Peggy. Proud uncle of Coral Ball (Jim), Linda Hamburger (Steve), Tim Andrews (Brenda), the late Pearl Andrews and their...