Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

MR. MARIUS VAN VLIET Of Kearney

After a brief illness at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday January 28, 2022.  Morry Van Vliet, beloved husband of the late Edna, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Penny Briggs (Ken), and Debbie Kitshoff (Stefan). Proud grandfather of Tandy (Mike), Kerry, Jonny, Justin (Anita) and Karin....

Jan 27, 2022

ROBERT ROY ARNOLD Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at work on Thursday January 27, 2022.  Rob Arnold, beloved husband of Christine Arnold was 53 years old. Loving father of Justine, Jamie and the late Robert Arnold. Proud grandfather of Bailie. Rob is survived by his brother Scott Arnold (Chantelle) and is the cherished son of the late Robert...

Jan 24, 2022

MR. HENRY JOHN SCHMELER “Hank” of Sundridge

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing on Monday January 24, 2022.  Hank Schmeler, beloved husband of Barbara, was in his 93rd year. Dear father of Joe Schmeler (Annette), Connie Newitt (Jim), Tim Schmeler (Bev) and predeceased by sons Jerry and Richard Schmeler. Proud grandfather of Adam (Cari), Jackie, Nickole, Ricky...

Jan 23, 2022

GRACE HILDA IRELAND (nee Metcalf) of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday January 23, 2022.  Grace Ireland, beloved wife of the late Ken Ireland was in her 84th year, Dear mother of Brian, Dulcie and the late Mark. Proud grandmother of Chloe (Tyler), Jerrad, Lauren, Richelle (Kaz Nesbitt), Jocelyn and Tyson and...

Jan 14, 2022

CULBERT, Douglas Elwood January 20, 1932 – January 14, 2022 Passed peacefully at home, just shy of this 90th birthday. Doug is reunited with Sandy, his wife and soul mate, who he has missed tremendously for nearly 12 years. He is survived by his children Sherry (Rod), Danny (Tracy), Niki (Steve) and Merri-Lee (Jamie), his grandchildren Rebecca,...

Jan 13, 2022

Willem “Bill” Petersen

Of South River (former residence of Burk’s Falls)

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, January 13, 2022, he was in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of Margaret Petersen “Peggy SP” (nee Burdett).

Cherished father of Wilma Petersen and family of...

Jan 11, 2022

Daisy McDonald (nee Smith)

Daisy passed away peacefully at home in Sundridge on January 11, 2022. She was born on a farm on Eagle Lake in March 25 1928 when there were only 5 cottages on the lake. She worked in North Bay awhile then worked for CNR in Toronto for 30 years in the legal dept....

Jan 7, 2022

DOUGLAS ALLAN SEDORE Of Burks Falls

Peacefully on Friday January 7, 2022 after a brief stay at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville.  Doug Sedore, beloved husband of Lorna and the late Anne (nee Smith), was in his 84th year. Dear father of Kevin Sedore and Cathy Schimmel (Ed). Grandfather of Erik, Heatherlynn (Adam), Lucas and Samantha....

Jan 6, 2022

Lily Leorna Bekesi

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing on Thursday, January 6, 2022, she was in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of Robert Bekesi. Cherished mother of Janet Carlsen. Proud grandmother of Rakel Carlsen (David), Robert Bekesi and great-grandmother of Leora Gray. Sadly missed by her siblings: Violet McHugh, Henry Schmeler (late Barbara) and...

Jan 3, 2022

MR. GILBERT MILTON CLARK Of Sundridge

Peacefully at River Glen Nursing Home in Sutton on Monday January 3, 2022.  Milton was in his 73rd year. Beloved son of the late Daisy and Gilbert Clark. Loving brother of Rosemary Harmer (late Esli), Laurie Smith (Vel), Carol Clark-Martin and predeceased by brother Robert Clark. Dear uncle of...

Jan 2, 2022

Mrs. Maria Meteleva

Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Alexander Meteleva. Dear mother of Galina Shpilt. A Private graveside service will be held in the spring of 2022.  Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home Moore Chapel.

Jan 1, 2022

Dianne James

I give you this, one thought to keep I am with you still, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you awaken in the morning's hush I am...

Jan 1, 2022

Jane “Bubbles” Elizabeth Murphy (Goulding) has Gone Home peacefully thanks to the skilled and tender care of Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, ON. She was in her 69th year.

Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Goulding (Still) of Burk’s Falls. Beloved wife of John Murphy, dear mother of Shawn (Tabitha), Daniel (Shannon) and...

Dec 31, 2021

MRS.  MAUREEN MAY ROSS of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Friday December 31, 2021.  Maureen Ross, beloved wife of the late Conrad Ross, was in her 94th year. Maureen is predeceased by her parents, John and Rachel Hanna of Ireland and will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends....

Dec 24, 2021

On December 24, 2021, at the age of 70, Marie Louisa Moffit (Louisa) of Burk’s Falls, Ontario, left this earth to join her love and best friend, Jim Moffit.

She was the beloved daughter of Bernadette Goadec; mother of Monique (James) Brown, Nicole Lippel, Christine (Cindy) Moffit, Julie (Shayne) van Haeften, and Michelle (Rick) Tamblyn; Amma to...

Dec 23, 2021

June Margaret Lord Of Kearney Peacefully at Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie on Thursday December 23, 2021.  June Lord, former wife of Frederick Lord, was in her 87th year. Dear mother of Allan (deceased) & Gwen Lord, Ruth (deceased) & Wally Way, Danny & Dale Lord, Kathy Livingston & Mike, Steve Teather (deceased), Janice...

Dec 20, 2021

Wendy Oshell

of Sundridge

Peacefully at her home in Sundridge with her family by her side, on Monday December 20, 2021. in her 65th year, Wendy died the way she lived her life-on her on terms. Loving mother of Josh and Sarah; proud Nanny of Maisie and missed by her Many beloved cousins...

Dec 19, 2021

James Stewart Rowland (August 19, 1956 - December 19, 2021)

It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Jim Rowland.  He went peacefully at home, Sunday morning, December 19th, in his 66th year.

Left to pick up the pieces is his beloved spouse and...

Dec 18, 2021

KEITH AMBROSE SOHM Of Machar Township, South River

Peacefully at home on Saturday December 18, 2021. Mr. Keith Sohm, beloved husband of Rosemary Le Gallais and the late Judith Ann Sohm (nee Davidson) was in his 82nd year. Beloved brother of Lorna Dennis, Verna Sohm, Mervyn Sohm (Michelline), Elaine Sohm and predeceased by brothers Bruce...

Dec 12, 2021

MARK SHELDON HALL Of Sundridge

Suddenly at home on Sunday December 12, 2021.  Mark, beloved son of Ted and the late Dorothy Hall, was in his 58th year. Dear brother of Gary Hall (Renee). Proud uncle of Jamie and Ben. Mark will be fondly remembered by all his friends and family. The family will receive...