Obituaries

Oct 20, 2022

Gordon Elwood Benn "Gordie" of Emsdale, Ontario died peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 20, 2022, at the age of 85.

Loving Husband of Gail Benn. Dear Father to Frank and Debbie (Jimmy) and the late Jackie Malloy. Adored Grandfather to Trine, Nicole (Jamie), late Brent (Tracey), Tommy (Ditte) and Jannie. Cherished...

Oct 17, 2022

Dorothy Callery

(nee Mossop)

Passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, she was in her 87th year.  Beloved wife of the late Bill Callery.  Cherished mother of Debby Callery and Wendy Ayotte (Denis).  Proud grandmother of Daya Rose (Jon), Dawn Mazzie (David), Daniel Mazzie, Katie...

Oct 17, 2022

Marjorie Marie Hobson

of Magnetawan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Marjorie Hobson of Magnetawan passed away peacefully on Friday October 14th , 2022 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.  Beloved sister of Betty Douglas, Donald (predeceased).  She will be sadly missed by...

Oct 16, 2022

Alan Edward Makela

Of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Hospital on Sunday, October 16, 2022, he was just shy of his 60th birthday.  Beloved father of Danny, Elissa and Bridget.  Proud grandfather of 4 grandsons and one...

Oct 12, 2022

ELKE HELEN TILLACK Of Sundridge

Elke passed peacefully at the North Bay Regional Hospital on Wednesday October 12, 2022, at the age of 69. Beloved mother of Dorian (Maggie) and Sacha (Jennifer) Tillack. Dear daughter of the late Gisela and Benno Kunkel and sister of the late Carl Kunkel (Karen). Elke is the cherished Aunt...

Oct 10, 2022

Reta Louise Van Duzen

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Sunday, October 10, 2022, she was 84 years old.  Loving wife of the late Wilf Van Duzen.  Cherished mother of Alice Evangelista (Howard Gracie), Carol Van Duzen (George “Butch” Hellam), Shirley Levesque, Bill Van Duzen (Christine Symons),...

Oct 10, 2022

Herbert Arthur Bowles

of Burks Falls

It is with great sadness that the family of Herbert Bowles announces his passing, peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 88.

Herb was the beloved husband of Kathy...

Oct 10, 2022

Judith Gail Alton Shuker Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her residence on Monday October 10, 2022. Judith was 85 years young. Dear mother of Scott Shuker, Ryan Shuker (Karen), Cole Shuker (Dayna Forsyth), and the late Todd Shuker (Dec 2021) Grandmother of Devon, Daniel, Katie, Aaron, Mitchell, Julian, Jason, Jory, Jacob, Randi, Alexandra, Garnet and great...

Oct 6, 2022

MARILYN GAIL RAAFLAUB (nee Hall) of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 6, 2022. Marilyn Raaflaub, beloved wife of the late Howard Raaflaub, was in her 76th year. Dear mother of Daniel (Jane), Paul (Karie) and David (Elinor). Proud grandmother of Emilie and Jacob. Sister of Dan Hall (Susan). Marilyn will...

Oct 5, 2022

Margaret “Isabel” McVicar (nee Grove)

of Burks Falls

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, she was 83 years old.  Beloved wife of the late George Jr. Langdon & the late Lloyd McVicar.  Cherished mother...

Oct 1, 2022

Barbara Chartrand

Of Burks Falls

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Tomkins House Hospice Huronia in Penetanguishene on Saturday, October 1, 2022, she was in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late Fred Chartrand.  Cherished mother of Kevin (Nadine) Chartrand, Karen (Gerald) Haourt,...

Sep 28, 2022

Lawrence Wesley Cooper

Passed away peacefully in Huntsville at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, he was in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Moreen Cooper (nee Galambos).  Cherished father of Gary Cooper.  He is predeceased by his sister Hazel Prokop.  Sadly missed by his nephews.  Cremation has taken place at Forest...

Sep 21, 2022

Josephine Anne Mary Steer Of Emsdale and formerly of London Peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday September 21, 2022. Mrs. Josephine Steer, beloved wife of the late Vernon Steer, was in her 88th year. Dear mother of Paul Steer (Peggy) and cherished grandmother of the late Robert Steer. Private family arrangements have been entrusted...

Sep 12, 2022

Linda Margaret Hicks

Of Magnetawan

Passed away in her home on Monday, September 12, 2022, she was in her 75 year.  Beloved mother of Lisa Hicks (Mike Abbott) of Toronto.  Proud grandmother of Makayla Hicks and Liam Abbott.  She will be sadly missed by her brothers Gerald Hicks (Lois),...

Sep 11, 2022

Phyllis Evelyn (Bryon) Pink Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 in her 99th year at Kingsway Lodge in St Marys.  Phyllis was born on June 15th, 1924 in Burks Falls, Ontario, the eldest daughter of William and Rose (Vanmeer) Bryon.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Cecil (1992).  She is the proud mother of Wanda...

Sep 10, 2022

FRANCES MARIE THERRIEN (nee Wilson) of Sundridge

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday September 10, 2022.  Frances Therrien, beloved wife of the late Leo, was in her 82nd year. Dear mother of David (Janice), Robert (Sandy), Deborah (Bill) and Monique. Proud grandmother of Britanee (Scott), Christine, Stephanie (Andrew), Nicole (Matt),...

Sep 7, 2022

Paul Joiner of Sprucedale

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, he was in his 72nd year.  Beloved husband of Marcia Joiner (nee Scully).  Cherished father of Chris Joiner (Kim) and Scott Joiner (Brieanne).  Proud grandfather of Brett, Haileigh, Brooklyn, Matthew, Ella and Sydney. ...

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Anne Adams

Of Sundridge

Passed away in her home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, she was in her 73rd year.  Beloved wife of the late James VanMeer and the late Larry Adams.  Cherished mother of Mary Beth Caliciuri (Vince). Proud grandmother of Anthony and Katie.  ...

Aug 22, 2022

Mary Flavelle

of Kenora and formerly of Kearney, Ontario.

On Monday August 22, 2022, Mary Flavelle (nee Raynor) died at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in her 79th year.

Beloved wife of Ronald (Rick) Flavelle and the late Charles McAughey, mother of Mark McAughey, Scott McAughey (Lynn) and Dean...

Aug 20, 2022

Bernadette Goadec

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme Home for the Aged, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, she was 93 years old.  Beloved Mother of the late Alan Goadec and the late Louisa Moffit (James). Cherished Nana of Monique (James) Brown, Nicole Lippel, Christine (Cindy) Moffit, Julie (Shayne) van Haeften, and Michelle (Rick) Tamblyn; Great-Nana of Melissa...