Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

MRS. VERNA GRACE MAYNARD of Emsdale

Peacefully at the Pines in Bracebridge on Monday March 1, 2021 in her 96th year. Verna Maynard (nee Kennett), beloved wife of the late Stanley Maynard. Loving mother of Edward (Barbara), late Brian (Nancy), Diane Moorhouse (Don), Michael (Linda), Janice Trotter (late Carl) and Bette Roberts (Rod). Proud grandmother...

Mar 1, 2021

MR. EDMUND "ROSS" MacPHERSON of North Bay

Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday March 1, 2021.  Ross MacPherson, beloved husband of the late Donna MacPherson was in his 83rd year. Dear father of Tim (Lee-Anne), Paul (Dianna) and Scott MacPherson. Proud grandfather of Chad, Matthew, Sarah, Nena, Kayla, Mercedes, Phoebe, Shannon and great...

Feb 27, 2021

BARB IVORY of South River and formerly of Midland

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday February 27, 2021 in her 68th year. Barb Ivory (nee Rutherford), beloved wife of 25 years of Ron Ivory. Loving and proud mom of Andy (Sara Gervais) and Hope (Reggie Jueco). Cherished sister of Neil, Karen,...

Feb 25, 2021

MR. CLIFFORD JOHN  LOVE of Sundridge

Peacefully at Water’s Edge Care Community in North Bay on Thursday February 25, 2021 in his 80th year. Clifford Love, cherished brother of Noreen Minor (Gary) and the late Carl Love. Proud uncle of Chris Minor (Sandra), Sherry Rotar (Jim) and great uncle of Caitlin, Rachael and Ava. Predeceased...

Feb 24, 2021

MRS. JEAN MINOR of Sundridge

Peacefully with her sons at her side at Hospice Huntsville on Wednesday February 24, 2021 in her 85th year. Jean Minor (nee Stirling), beloved wife of the late Laurie Minor. Loving mom of David (Karen) and Kevin (Tera). Proud nana of Jeffrey (Alicia), Trisha Morgan (Dan) and great-nana of Keira,...

Feb 21, 2021

DOUGLAS H. LIDSTONE

Of Magnetawan

Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 21, 2021. Doug is survived by his wife Julie Ferris and children Jayson (Jen) and Sara (Dale). Proud grandfather of Ethan, Darien, Serena, Josh, Noa and brother of William (Peggy) and Lucy (Steve). Doug will be fondly...

Feb 15, 2021

MR. NORMAN RICHARD MINOR of Lount Township

Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Monday February 15, 2021.  Norm Minor, beloved husband of Fern Minor (nee Bullied) was in his 84th year. Loving father of Max Minor (Earla) and Crystal Minor. Proud grandpa Norm of Aaron Guthrie (Hillary), Ben Minor (Rebecca), Angela Onuluk and great...

Feb 13, 2021

SAMUEL "SAMMY" WILLIAM MARTIN of North Bay

It is with great sadness that Sammy Passed away suddenly at the age of 62.

He will be sadly missed by his partner Tammy as well as his brothers: Mike, David (Carol), Paul (Gillian), Jerry (Kim); sisters: Joy Vey (late Clyde), Lorraine Page-Bauman (late Dennis); aunts,...

Feb 10, 2021

JOSEPH ROLAND GILBERT “Roly” of Bear Lake

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Wednesday February 10, 2021.  Roly Gilbert, long time partner of Linda Smith, was in his 86th year. Father of Darren, Lynn, Sue (Lenny), Randy (Caroline), and the late Debbie. Brother of Roger (Terry), Robert, Mary (Germaine), Monique (late John) and Jerry...

Jan 30, 2021

WILLIAM HENRY STEWART “Bill” of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care Centre in Parry Sound on Saturday January 30, 2021.  Bill Stewart, beloved husband of the late Lin, was in his 59th year. Dear father of Gordon and Emily (Shawn). Bill is survived by his brothers Dean and Alan (Barb) and predeceased by his...

Jan 27, 2021

MR. CHRISTOPHER ANTONIN KANKA Of Emsdale and formerly of Toronto

Suddenly at his home with his family in Emsdale on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the age of 45. Devoted and cherished son of Debbie Buurman (David Church) and late Antonin Kanka.

Father of Mina and Daxton. Chris will be missed by his...

Jan 25, 2021

MRS. EVAH PELLING Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Monday January 25, 2021. Evah Pelling, beloved wife of the late Peter, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Robert (Robyn) and the late Leigh Pelling. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Amanda), Robbie (Ashley), Amanda (Neil), Johnny, Kyra, McKenzie, Brett, Allison, Tessa and...

Jan 25, 2021

Margaret Frances Shamess of Magnetawan Peacefully at The Gardens of Parry Sound on Monday January 25, 2021.  Margaret Shamess, beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Ameline Shamess, was in her 83rd year. Dear sister of Marion Kinch. Loving aunt of Karin Kinch and Craig Kinch. Marg was a teacher for all of her working years. She...

Jan 24, 2021

SHIRLEY PALMER Of Kearney

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday January 24, 2021.  Shirley Palmer, beloved wife of the late Brian Palmer and the late Alan Hare, was in her 93rd year. Loving mother of Cathryn Hare (Bill Adams), Stephen Hare (Pat) and the late Susan Hare. Step-mother of Jacqueline Palmer....

Jan 21, 2021

MR. KEITH D. ANDERSON of Sundridge Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday January 21, 2021 in his 94th year. Keith Anderson, beloved husband of the late Joan Anderson (nee Hill). Dear father of Stephen Anderson (Alice den Otter). Loving grandfather of Adam and Stephanie Anderson. Survived by sisters-in-law Dody Magee and Kay...

Jan 20, 2021

CARMEN JAMES HARRISON of South River

Suddenly at his home in South River on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at the age of 52. Carmen Harrison was the loving father of Angela, Steven and Julie. Proud grandpa of Brianna. Cherished brother of Art and Kathleen. Predeceased by parents Alleen and William Harrison and brother David. Carmen...

Jan 19, 2021

NORMAN BURLING Of Burks Falls and formerly of Sprucedale

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Tuesday January 19, 2021.  Norm Burling, beloved husband of Jo-Ann, was in his 83rd year. Dear father of Jerry (Beth), Doug (Jennifer) and Trevor (Pat). Proud grandfather of David, Matthew, Chris, Travis, Ashley, Sam and Alex. Norm is survived...

Jan 18, 2021

JOHN HENRY EADE Of Sprucedale

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday January 18, 2021.  John Eade, beloved husband of the late Merle Blackmore, was in his 82nd year. Loving father of Terry (Sandi) and Steve Eade of Sprucedale. Proud grandfather of Chad, Taylor and James. John is the son of the...

Jan 18, 2021

DAREN COUSINS Of Kearney

Suddenly at his home on Monday January 18, 2021.  Daren Cousins, lifelong best friend of the late Tina Buchan, was in his 49th year, Beloved Dad of Michelle Thompson (Dillon Patriquin) and Pops to Janessa Emery, Brittney Thompson, Zachary Thompson and Tierra-Rae Earl. Daren is survived by his brothers: Jason (Gwen)...

Jan 16, 2021

MRS. DOREEN MILDRED BROGAN of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge

Passed into the presence of her Lord at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday January 16, 2021 in her 88th year. Doreen Brogan (nee Upsdell), beloved wife of the late James Brogan. Loving mother of James Brogan (Carrie) and Suzanne Martin (Gordon)....