Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

MRS. JEAN GERTRUDE TOUGH Of North Bay and formerly of South River Peacefully at her home at Empire Living in North Bay on Friday July 9, 2021 in her 98th year. Jean Tough (nee Schell), beloved wife of the late Wally Tough. Dear mother of Sharon Stenning (Lorne), Jeff Tough (Sandie) and the late Jay Tough. Loving...

Jul 9, 2021

MRS. BIRDIE ELLEN WHITE Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care in Parry Sound on Friday July 9, 2021 in her 87th year. Birdie White (nee Coombs), beloved wife of 64 years of Don White. Loving mother of Terry White (Margie). Proud grandma of Sarah (Courtney), Josh, Renee (Shane) and great grandma of 8....

Jul 7, 2021

MARGARET DOROTHY ROBINSON Of Powassan and formerly of Trout Creek

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 7, 2021.  Margaret Robinson, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Fullerton and the late Warren “Robbie” Robinson, was in her 98th year. Dear mother of Linda Nolan (Michael), Beverley Grey (Tom) and predeceased by daughter Carol Bradley (James)....

Jun 21, 2021

EILEEN JESSIE BOTHAM of Burk’s Falls (nee Worsfold)

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday June 21, 2021.  Eileen Botham, beloved wife of the late Ray Botham, was in her 85th year. Loving mother of Cheryl Botham, Karen Botham, Elli Thorne (Ken) and Kathy Andrews. Proud grandmother of Josh (Sarah), Samantha, Ayla (James), Kalli (Travis),...

Jun 19, 2021

MRS. EDNA PRESTON of Huntsville

Peacefully at Fairvern in Huntsville on Saturday June 19, 2021.  Edna Preston (nee McNalty), beloved wife of the late Eugene Preston was in her 97th year. Dear mother of David Preston (Gail), Donna van der Valk (Peter) and Christine Bainbridge. Loving grandma of late Sean Preston, Andrea Dykman (Brad), Carlin...

Jun 14, 2021

WILLIAM ALLAN IRELAND of Hamilton

Peacefully at the Carlisle Retirement Residence in Hamilton on Monday June 14, 2021. Allan Ireland, formerly of Waterdown, was in his 96th year. Beloved husband of late Joan Audrey Stevens and the late Margaret Ruby Edmunds. Father of Susan and Charles, Deborah and Jim, Mary Anne and Darvey. Step father...

Jun 11, 2021

MISS MARJORIE ALICE CARTER of Burk's Falls

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday June 11, 2021 at the age of 85. Marjorie was the cherished niece of the late Alice and Jim Pettersen. Beloved sister of Shirley Trask (Jim). Much loved cousin of Lorraine Hansen (Paul). Dear daughter of the late Bill...

Jun 4, 2021

MRS. ISABEL MILDRED WILSON of South River (nee Schade)

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday June 4, 2021 in her 95th year. Isabel Wilson (nee Schade), beloved wife of the late William Wilson. Loving mother of  Jill (Dan) and Valerie. Cherished grandmother of Dawn, Robin and Thomas and great grandmother of...

Jun 2, 2021

BERNICE LEGGETT (nee Empey) of Burk’s Falls

Unexpectedly at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday June 2, 2021.  Bernice Leggett, beloved wife of Vern Leggett, was 72 years old. Dear mother of Cindy Bourguignon (late Dan) and Lori Watt (Will Griffiths). Proud grandmother of Starr (Andrew), Edghill (Amanda), Kaitlyn (Dusty) and Cohen. Great grandmother of Brooklyn,...

Jun 1, 2021

RANDY FIELD of Sundridge

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday June 1, 2021.  Randy Field, beloved husband of Melena, was in his 78th year. Dear father of Jennifer Field (Matt Dobbie) and Christopher Field. Proud grandfather of Justin and Sarah Pender and Emily Peddle. Randy is predeceased by his parents Rose and...

May 30, 2021

VALERIE LYNNE KITCHEN of South River

Passed away on Sunday May 30, 2021 at the age of 53. Valerie Kitchen was the loving partner of Donald Bruce and was adored by his children Alec and Mya. Beloved daughter of Bette Kitchen (Brian) and Wayne Kitchen (Sandra). Cherished sister of Leslie Brown (Bob) and stepsister of...

May 30, 2021

PETER BARR Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday May 30, 2021.  Peter Barr, beloved partner of Jeannette Dunker for 40 years, was in his 72nd year. Dear son of the late Morry Barr (Judy) and the late Phyllis Colloton. Peter will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew him....

May 23, 2021

MRS. GLORIA TRYON of Gravenhurst

Peacefully at her home in Gravenhurst with her family by her side on Sunday May 23, 2021 at the age of 80. Gloria (Smith) Tryon, loving mother of Sherry, John, late Floyd, Debbie, late Wanda, Don, Juanita and stepmother of Jim, late Dennis, Ed and Dale. Proud grandma of 23...

May 10, 2021

KATHRYN ANNE SCHMELER Of Maple Ridge BC and formerly of Burk’s Falls

At Hospice in Maple Ridge BC on Monday May 10, 2021.  Kathy Schmeler, beloved wife of Gord Burton, was in her 63rd year. Dear mother of Troy Burton. Loving daughter of Esther and Frank Gavine and David and Jean Schmeler. Kathy is predeceased...

May 4, 2021

MRS. LOUISE MATILDA HICKS of South River

Peacefully, with her loving daughters by her side, at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 4, 2021 in her 84th year. Louise Hicks (nee Sararas), beloved wife of the late Alvin Hicks. Dear mother of Susan Webster (Tom) and Fern Carpenter (George). Loving grandmother of Melanie...

May 3, 2021

FRANCES GOHM (nee Brear)  of Burks Falls

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday May 3, 2021.  Frances Gohm was in her 99th year. Dear mother of Melville (Linda), Allan (Barb) and predeceased by Archie (late Ralphie), David and Fran (Randy). Frances is the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2...

Apr 24, 2021

LEO GIONET of Burk’s Falls and formerly of Atholville, New Brunswick

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 24, 2021.  Leo Gionet, beloved husband of the late Irene Gionet (nee Thibodeau) and dear companion of Yvonne Cleveland, was in his 87th year. Loving father of Joanne Gionet (Murray Caldwell), Denise...

Apr 15, 2021

MR. RALPH LINDSAY PHINNEY of Sundridge

Ralph passed away on Thursday April 15, 2021 at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in his 92nd year. Ralph Phinney, beloved husband of 71 years of Margaret Phinney (nee Austin). Loving dad of late Elizabeth Lafreniere, Marilyn Dixon (Tim), Carolyn Mills, Mary Phinney and Randy Phinney. Proud grandpa,...

Apr 13, 2021

Mary Lucy Robinson (née Ruggiero) 24 December 1932–13 April 2021

Lucy Robinson, who has died in her 89th year, was a bright, loving and inspirational human being who devoted her life to nurturing others.

Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, she was the daughter of hard-working Italian immigrants. A survivor of childhood polio, she...

Apr 6, 2021

MR. KEITH HENRY NOLL of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at the age of 72. Keith Noll was the beloved son of the late Ada (nee Field) and late Frederick Noll. Cherished brother of Irma Gunning (late John), Maudie McCabe (late Bob), Lottie Pinkerton (late Ab),...