Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Brian Elwood Hatch

Of Sundridge, ON

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday, July 3, 2023, he was in his 78th year.  Beloved husband of Elsie Hatch (nee Sherfield).  Cherished father of Lora & Toni (Bill).  Proud grandfather of Liam. ...

Jun 29, 2023

ELLEN KING

Patti, Judi and Brenda are sad to announce the passing of their dear mother Ellen King in her 92nd year on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Lakeland Longterm Care in Parry Sound. Mom will be greatly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Eric, grandchildren Jessica Schutt, Jodi Paul, Jennifer Paul and Ian Paul (Jodi...

Jun 27, 2023

Alaine MacMillan

(nee Jackson) of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at home on Tuesday June 27, 2023.  Alaine, beloved wife of Howard, was in her 61st year.

Loving daughter of Claire Jackson and sister of Alison and Dina.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel...

Jun 25, 2023

Jean Alberta Bussieres (nee Frost) formerly of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing Nursing Home on Sunday June 25, 2023. She was in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Gennoe and the late Yvon Bussieres. Cherished mother of the late Ross Gennoe (Bonnie) of Strathroy, Janice Kent (Mike) of Lasalle, Wayne...

Jun 10, 2023

It is with tremendous grief and heartache that we announce on June 10, 2023, the sudden passing of our beloved son Mathew Elzby of Victoria BC, formerly of Burk’s Falls, ON. Age 30. Mathew’s passing is a shock to family and his many friends far and wide. Survived by his mother, Heather (nee Cairns) and stepfather Lewis Hodgson of...

Jun 9, 2023

Frank Edwin Rogers

Of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday, June 9, 2023, he was in his 86th year.  Beloved husband of Mary Kate Rogers (nee Jones).  Cherished father of Patrick (Emily), Ted (Devika) and Eric (Aaryn).  Proud grandfather of Mac,...

Jun 8, 2023

Thomas George Rivers

Of Emsdale

Passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, he was in his 90th year.  Beloved and cherished father of Phyllis Rand (Wayne), Fay Arid (Dave), Stephen Rivers (Debbie), Shirley Rivers-Ouellette (Chuck), David Rivers (Helen), Ivan Rivers (Laverne), Roseanne Rivers...

Jun 6, 2023

Doug Semple Of Katrine

It is with great sadness I must announce the passing of my beloved father, Doug Semple this morning Tuesday June 6, 2023 at The Pines in Bracebridge. Loving brother to Dave. Beloved father of Debbie Millar and the late Doug Semple Jr. (Heidi) and predeceased by son in law Mike Millar....

Jun 5, 2023

   Joyce Smith  (nee Harkness) of Burk’s Falls  

  Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 5, 2023.  Joyce, beloved wife of Rex Smith, was in her 63rd year. Dear mother of Terri-Lynn (Dylan) and Rex Adam (Anya). Proud grandmother of Lawson, Kade, Tucker and Brantley. Loving sister of Harvey (Heather), Terry (Cindy), Norma (late Cliff), the...

Jun 3, 2023

William J. (Bill) deVries

Bill first came to Sundridge at the age of 17, and here he has shared the better part of his life with his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn deVries (nee Johnstone). Together they have three children, Debbie, Suzanne, and Gregory, and eight grandchildren. Bill is survived by his sister Ina....

May 30, 2023

John Rowley

After a brief illness at Huntsville Memorial Hospital, John Evan Rowley in his 64th year, died in the arms of his beloved niece, surrounded by those he loved, and those who loved him as well. Predeceased by his father Frank Rowley, mother Irene Rowley and his young son, John Kenneth. Left to mourn...

May 28, 2023

Curt Gutjahr

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Curtis Paul Gutjahr on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in his 68th year. Cherished son to his mother Joy, and predeceased by his father Ross. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda, for over 39 years. Loving...

May 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Cecil Campbell on May 20, 2023 at the age of 95. His loved ones and many friends will miss his ever-smiling face, but will forever cherish the lessons his inspiring life provides: the importance of rising to meet challenges, perseverance and taking...

May 19, 2023

Richard McDonald Of Brantford

Peacefully at home on Friday May 19, 2023, Richard McDonald was in his 83rd year. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Nola. Survived by brothers: Doug (Bev), Dan (Ruth), Don (Linda), sister-in-law Cheryl McDonald; Nola’s sister Sherrie McDonald and brother Brian (Barb) Johnson. He is predeceased by his brother Dale...

May 12, 2023

Janetta “Janet” Jean Hicks

(nee Brear)

April 10, 1931 – May 12, 2023

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Janet Hicks.

Beloved daughter of the late Percy and Pearl Brear (Blackmore). ...

May 4, 2023

VERNON BELL Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge on Thursday May 4, 2023.  Vern Bell was in his 85th year. Vern is survived by his sister Viola Thomas and his brother and sister-in-law Harry and Eleanor Bell and sister-in-law Mavis Bell and predeceased by brothers Leonard, Carl (Shirley) and Herman (Helen). Vern will...

May 1, 2023

Brock Farquhar

Of Sundridge

It is with heavy hearts that the Farquhar family announces the sudden passing of Brock Farquhar on Monday, May 1, 2023, he was in his 51st year. Lovingly remembered by his spouse of many years Jennifer Farquhar (nee Leveque).    Beloved father of Cole Farquhar & Justine Leveque. ...

Apr 29, 2023

Edith “Verna” Veronica Dauncey (nee Nelson)

Of Magnetawan

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Verna Dauncey at the Lakeland Long Term Care in Parry Sound on Saturday, April 29, 2023, she was 100 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Jack...

Apr 24, 2023

SHIRLEY REEDS (nee Caverhill) of Emsdale

Peacefully at home on Monday April 24, 2023.  Shirley, beloved wife of the late Richard Reeds was in her 57th year. Dear stepmother of Josh and David (Tarra) and grandmother of Morgan and Aadyn. Shirley is the loving daughter of Mary and the late Ervin Caverhill and is the...

Apr 23, 2023

Joseph Burtoo passed away at his home in Burk's Falls on Sunday April 23, 2023 and was interred in the Burk's Falls Cemetery, Burk's Falls, Ontario.