Obituaries

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...

Dec 11, 2021

Merle Christie A long-time Sundridge resident, Muriel (Merle) Christie, passed away peacefully at Cassellhome in North Bay on Sat., Dec. 11, 2021. It was four days before her 100th birthday. Family and friends had gathered that day to celebrate Merle’s 100th year. Instead it became a celebration of her life, despite the sadness of losing the wonderful person that...

Dec 9, 2021

Our beloved Irene Lahja Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday December 9th at the age of 90 with niece Kathy by her side.

Irene Lahja Kujala, whose name “Irene” comes from the name of a Greek Goddess meaning peace, was born to Anni Alenes Mustajarvi and Kustaa Jovseppi Kujala on April 5, 1931 at home in Sprucedale,...

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Ethel Gates Of Sundridge

Suddenly at her home on Thursday December 9, 2021.  Shirley Gates, beloved wife of the late Wray Gates, was in her 86th year. Dear mother of Alberta Hilker (Fred). Proud Bobie of Jennifer. Shirley is survived by one sibling: Aaron Goodman and predeceased by 4 brothers and sisters. Shirley...

Dec 5, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Leggett Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Sunday December 5, 2021. Mrs. Phyllis Leggett, beloved wife of the late Aubrey Leggett, was in her 86th year. Dear mother of Diane Brandt (Jerry), Steve Leggett (Judy), Ruth Zrobin (Mike), June Crozier (Tim), and John Leggett (Jill). Loving grandmother of...

Dec 4, 2021

In loving memory of Eric Richard Nylund, (84), who was called home to be with his Savior on December 4, 2021. He was born to the late Nils and Grace Nylund, November 2, 1937. Beloved husband of Annie (nee Stone) (Person) for 45 years, most of which were “up north” in the Burk’s Falls and Sundridge area. Loving Step...

Nov 29, 2021

ROSS GEORGE TRAFFORD Ross George Trafford, in his 86th year, passed away peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Monday November 29, 2021, from cancer. Ross was born in Sundridge Ontario on July 31, 1936. He is predeceased by his parents Minnie (Hamilton) Trafford and Frederick James Trafford, brothers Ervan, Roy, Kenneth, Clarence, Arnold, Alvin, his only...

Nov 29, 2021

Chris, Emily, and Kelly Fraser

On Monday November 29, 2021, a tragic house fire claimed the lives of Chris and Emily Fraser and their youngest daughter, Kelly. Left behind to mourn are their eldest children; Jessica (Michael) and Jim (Cassidy), Chris’ sister Lorri as well as many other family and friends. This is a loss...

Nov 25, 2021

MARGARET “Peggy” HAMMOND

Of Sundridge

Peacefully, with her family at her side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday November 25, 2021. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Jim Nichols, was in her 85th year. Cherished mother of Lorie Ranieri, Kelly Elik (Marty), Kirby Deller (Linda), Trevor and Tylor Hammond. Stepmother...

Nov 24, 2021

MRS. IRENE EDITH HANNAFORD Of Pevensey (nee Harmer)

Peacefully at Water’s Edge in North Bay on Wednesday November 24, 2021. Mrs. Irene Hannaford, beloved wife of John, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Sandy Therrien (Rob), Steve & Rob (Allison) Hannaford. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Andrew), Nicole (Matt), Thomas, Hunter, and...

Nov 20, 2021

MRS. RETA BASSO Of Penetanguishene and formerly of Sundridge (nee Elyea) The last surviving member of her family of 10. Peacefully at Georgian Village in Penetanguishene on Saturday November 20, 2021. Mrs. Reta Basso, beloved wife of the late Samuel Wesley Basso, was in her 98th year. Dear mother of Wayne Twigger (Joanne) and Bonna Bryan (the...

Nov 17, 2021

MRS. MARGARET ANN MIDDLEBROOK “Peggy” of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 17, 2021. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Ralph Middlebrook was in her 80th year. Dear mother of Judy Hillis (late Gerry) and stepmother of Anita Crowder, Neil and Jeff Middlebrook. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great...

Nov 16, 2021

MRS. JOYCE STEWART of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland in Parry Sound on Tuesday November 16, 2021 in her 92nd year. Joyce Stewart (nee Stanbridge), beloved wife of the late Norman Stewart. Loving mother of Bill Stewart (Louise) and Rosemary Gough (Philip). Proud nana of grandchildren: Lindsey (Morgan), David (Ashley), Laurel (Dan), Sean (Julie), Sheena (Jonathan);...

Nov 14, 2021

MRS. BETTY YVONNE TILSON of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her home in Magnetawan on Sunday November 14, 2021 at the age of 69. Betty Tilson (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Jim Tilson. Loving mom of Adrienne (Aaron Mace) and Trevor Tilson. Proud Grammy of Natalie and Logan. Cherished sister of Marion Tilson (late Gilford),...