Obituaries

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,...

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...