Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

MR. LODOVICO BIZZOTTO "Lou" of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home on Saturday September 11, 2021.  Lou was in his 57th year. Beloved son of the late Rita and Joe Bizzotto. Cherished brother of Denis Bizzotto (Martina). Proud uncle of Cassandra and Kristina (Enzo). Lou will be lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends....

Sep 5, 2021

MR. ARTHUR ROYCE REID of Mississauga

Peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga on Sunday September 5, 2021 in his 94th year. Arthur Reid, beloved husband of the late Audrey May Reid (nee Sleeman). Loving father to Douglas Reid (Hannah), Raymond Reid (late Faye), Dianne McCutcheon (Robert), late Kenneth Reid and Ronald Reid (Debbie). Proud...

Sep 1, 2021

MR. DENIS LAFOND of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at the age of 78. Denis Lafond, beloved husband of Joan Lafond (nee Chapman). Loving father of Manon, Danielle, Celine, Laura (Robert) and stepfather of Ken, Kathy, Anne (Darren) and Doneen. Proud grandpa of 8 and great...

Aug 29, 2021

JANET McWATERS Of Burks Falls

Peacefully at home on Sunday August 29, 2021. Jan McWaters, beloved wife of Ron McWaters, was in her 72nd year. Jan is predeceased by her daughter Crystal and survived by her son Robert Billard. Jan will be fondly remembered by Ron’s children: Ron (Linda), Bill, Laurie (Gary), Warren (Janet), the...

Aug 28, 2021

MRS. ANNE GILL (nee Mac Gregor) of Sundridge

Peacefully at her daughter’s home in Toronto on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Anne Gill, beloved wife of the late Frank Gill was in her 87th year. Loving mother of Frederick (Kimberly), Timothy (Debbie), Rosemary (Raymond) and Henry. Proud grandmother of Christopher and Brandon. Fondly remembered by her...

Aug 24, 2021

Jewel Evelyn Olhiser (nee Gilpin) of Emsdale 1958 - 2021

Peacefully at her home on Tuesday August 24th, 2021, Jewel Olhiser, beloved wife of the late Donald, was in her 64th year. Caring and supportive, mother of Matthew (Lindsey), Sarah (Wayne), Natalie (Matt), Anthony, Kraig (Amber). Proud and loving grandmother of Patrick, Alivia, Axel, Hudson,...

Aug 21, 2021

MR. ROBERT ANDREW JOHN HICKS of Sundridge

Suddenly at his home in South River on Saturday August 21, 2021 at the age of 60. Bob Hicks, was the loving dad of Josh and Sarah; proud Bobby of Maisie and best friend of Wendy. Cherished brother of Ed, Brenda, Barb (Mark), late Rick, Connie (Mike) and...

Aug 13, 2021

LINDA IRMA McLEAN of North Bay and formerly of Massey

Suddenly at her home on Friday August 13, 2021.  Linda McLean, beloved wife of the late Ron McLean and the late Victor Marleau was in her 74th year. Loving mother of Angelin Doyle (Scott), Monique McIsaac (Reagan) and Douglas Marleau (Thyra) and step mother of...

Aug 10, 2021

MR. WESLEY JAMES PHILLIPS Of Minden

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at the age of 61. Wesley Phillips, beloved son of Helen (nee Tremblay) and the late James Phillips. Cherished brother of Raymond Phillips, Brenda Welch (Carl), Linda Miller (Keith) and Sharon Couckuyt (Rob). Proud uncle of...

Aug 6, 2021

Mr. James Thomas Donally Armstrong “JIM” of Bear Lake and formerly of Caledon East and Brampton

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday August 6, 2021.  Jim Armstrong, beloved husband of Carol, was in his 78th year. Dear father of Jamie Armstrong (Dana), Christine Armstrong-Brochu (Gilles) and Jeff Armstrong (Jennifer). Very proud grandfather of Trenten,...

Aug 3, 2021

MR. JAMES DUNCAN NICHOLSON Evangelist, of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home on Tuesday August 3, 2021.  Jim Nicholson, beloved husband of Joan, was in his 87th year. Precious father of Lori Reynolds (Alan), Lisa Hains (John) and Chris Nicholson (Julie). Beloved grandfather of Michelle (Jacob), Keri Lynn, Joel (Megan), Laura (Jason), Samuel, Hope and Silas....

Aug 3, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Pledge (nee Sollman) of Burk’s Falls “We will miss the angel in our life”

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear Mom and Grandmother, Mrs. Phyllis Pledge (nee Sollman) peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  Phyllis, beloved wife of...

Jul 23, 2021

STEEVES, Willmott Kirby “Bill”

Willmott (Bill) Steeves, of Moncton, NB, Toronto, ON, Hornepayne, ON, Sault Ste Marie, ON, Cheverie, NS, Sundridge, ON and most recently London, ON passed away on 23 July 2021 at the Dearness Home in London Ontario.

Bill was born in Lewisville, Moncton, New Brunswick on 9 May 1929 to...

Jul 21, 2021

MRS. JANET CHRISTENA McLAREN-HEISE of South River

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday July 21, 2021 in her 88th year. Janet McLaren-Heise (nee Minor), beloved wife of the late Lewis Heise and the late Wilfred McLaren. Loving mother of Ron McLaren (Meredith), Gary McLaren (Karen) and the late Carol Fogarty (Paul)....

Jul 18, 2021

GORDON WILLIAMS of Magnetawan

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gord Williams share the news of his passing on Sunday July 18, 2021. Gord, beloved husband of Ann for 61 years, was in his 83rd year. Dear father of Kim Williams, Dawn Pringle and Michelle Hehir (Darren). Proud granddad of Michael Pringle...

Jul 14, 2021

ETHEL REBECCA ANDREWS “Essie”  (nee Crichton)  Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully and surrounded by family in her home on Wednesday July 14, 2021.  Ethel Andrews, beloved wife of the late Henry Andrews was in her 90th year. Dear mother of Coral Ball (Jim), Linda Hamburger (Steve), Tim Andrews (Brenda) and the late Pearl Andrews. Proud grandmother...

Jul 12, 2021

RUTH ELIZABETH MARIE RAAFLAUB Of Magnetawan

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Raaflaub on Monday, July 12th, at Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville. Ruth was born on March 7, 1924 in Magnetawan to the late Alfred Ulrich and Anna Louise (Reinhart) Raaflaub. Ruth was in her 98th year. A life-long resident...

Jul 12, 2021

MRS. DORIS WOOD

Suddenly and peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday July 12, 2021 in her 100th  year. Doris Wood, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Wood. Dear mom of Deborah (Randy – deceased), Richard (Mayumi), Iain (Judith) and Robert (Debra). Loving Grandmother of Greg (Jessica), Rick, Jeff, Daphne and Gabe....

Jul 11, 2021

MRS. THELMA GRACE WEBB Of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday July 11, 2021 in her 90th year. Thelma Webb (nee Jeffery), beloved wife of the late Eric Webb. Loving mother of Jeff (Barbara) and Greg. Proud grandma of Jasmin, Dustin (Jana), Andrew and great-grandma of Wylder, Starla and Layonna....

Jul 10, 2021

NORMAN MARCUS Of Oshawa and formerly of Sundridge

Norman Marcus passed away peacefully in his home on July 10th at 2:10pm, the same time as his wife Shirley in 1972. He was the proud father of Debbie, Suzie (Randy), Terry (Donna), Neute (Franny), Karen (Steve) and Linda. A Zaida to Jaycee, Matthew, Kirsten, Becca, Jake,...