Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

HARVEY HUGH BENTLEY of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 23, 2020. Harvey, dear son of the late Wilfred and Hazel Bentley (nee Etty), was in his 69th year. Brother of Herbert Bentley (Lorraine), Karen Lawrence (Don) and the late Wilma Bentley. Uncle of Gary, Kerby, Shelley and great uncle...

Dec 17, 2020

BRIAN SABUCCO of Sundridge and formerly of Welland, Ontario

Peacefully with Linda at his side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 17, 2020.  Brian Sabucco, beloved husband and best friend of Linda (nee Emmons), was in his 71st year. Dear son of Dino and Marfisa Sabucco of Fonthill. Loving brother of Gene...

Dec 15, 2020

June Scully Foeller June 18, 1924 – December 15, 2020

With deepest sorrow we share the loss of our loving mother, June Catherine Scully Foeller (nee Ganson), on December 15th, 2020, in her 97th year, at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville, ON, where June resided since 2015.  June is predeceased by her husbands: George Foeller in 1987,...

Dec 12, 2020

MRS. ANNIE IRENE HEITTOLA of Bracebridge and formerly of Emsdale

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the age of 80. Annie Heittola (nee Appleyard), beloved wife of the late Aylmer Heittola. Dear mother of Ronald Heittola (Norma), Donna Weigl (late Frank), Roger Heittola and Carl Heittola (Donna). Loving...

Dec 8, 2020

MRS. MARJORIE HOBBS Of Bear Lake

Peacefully with her loving family by her side at home on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the age of 83.  Marjorie Hobbs, endeared and loving wife of  the late Dave Hobbs for almost 60 years . Precious mother of Lynn Zemnicky (Mike) and Dave Hobbs (Kristi). Proud Nana of...

Dec 7, 2020

Mr. Orville Bruce Sharp Of Huntsville and formerly of Burks Falls

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday December 7, 2020.  Mr. Orville Sharp, beloved husband of Jane Sharp, was in his 85th year. Dear father of Lee (Lisa), Lisa and David (Jodi). Proud grandfather of Reegan (Keagan), Taryn, Taig, Samantha and Gillian. Orville...

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Davida Althea VanMeer of Sundridge

Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday December 3, 2020.  Mrs. Davida VanMeer, beloved wife of Earl VanMeer was in her 83rd year. Dear mother of Donna, Gordon (Jen), Ann, Tracey, Earl Jr. (Andrea) and James (Ayla). Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by sisters Shannon...

Nov 30, 2020

MRS. EDNA RETTA NORTHCOTE

Of Katrine

Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday November 30, 2020 in her 92nd year.

Edna Northcote (nee Bird), beloved wife of Victor Northcote for 74 years.

Dear mother of Vickie Hauptmeier (Helmut), Carol Prost (late Rein) and Pat Small...

Nov 25, 2020

MR. WILHELMUS A. VAN GROOTEL Of Katrine

Passed peacefully at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Wednesday November 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Bill Van Grootel, beloved husband of the late Mia Van Grootel (nee Slaats). Dear father of Trudy Van Grootel and the late James Van Grootel (Cheryl). Loving Opa to Brittany, Laini,...

Nov 25, 2020

MRS. BETTY LETITIA SCHMIDT (nee MacPherson) Of Sundridge Peacefully at Muskoka Traditions in Huntsville Wednesday November 25, 2020.  Betty Schmidt, beloved wife of the late Clair Schmidt (predeceased 2013), was in her 85th year. Dear mother of Mike Schmidt (Nancy), Sue MacIntosh (Eldy), Andy Schmidt (Glenda), Cindy Leggett (Tim), Darcy Schmidt (Rhonda) and predeceased by Baby Girl...

Nov 23, 2020

Reverend Graham MacDonald

Rev. William “Graham” MacDonald passed peacefully at Lookout Ridge Retirement Home, Fonthill, ON on Friday, November 20, 2020, in his 94th year.  Predeceased by his wife Rev. Freda Mae MacDonald (Wade), Graham is survived by his children Dr. Anne of Vienna, Austria, Jim (Theresie Tungilik) of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, and Bill (Linda)...

Nov 9, 2020

Mrs. Minnie Brown “Mimi”

Minnie passed peacefully on November 9, 2020  just before 10:00am at Finlandia Village in Sudbury, Ontario. Minnie, beloved wife of the late Clifford Brown was in her 89th year. Her family will miss her but we are happy she is at peace. Beloved mother of Beverley Virtue (late Robert), Doug Brown...

Nov 4, 2020

DAVID “BUCK” GALEY Of Burk’s Falls Caretaker of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Buck Galey, beloved husband of Terry Galey (nee Taylor).

Loving dad of Kirk Galey and Tina Moore (Curt).

Proud Poppa of grandchildren...

Nov 2, 2020

Christopher Glenn Burley

Sadly, Chris passed away at home on November 2, 2020.  Christopher was born in Toronto  on April 15, 1955.

He was educated in Toronto and worked as a refrigeration mechanic. He travelled for a few years before settling down in his place on the Distress River in Poverty Bay. He...

Oct 30, 2020

MR. JOHN FRANCIS ROSS MACKAY Of Kearney Peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Friday October 30, 2020 in his 94th year. Ross MacKay, beloved husband of 68 years of Phyllis MacKay (nee Bice). Dear father of Les MacKay (Candy), Debbie Swanston (late Nelson), Lonnie MacKay (Linda), late Daniel MacKay, Donald MacKay...

Oct 29, 2020

PATRICK GOGGINS Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 29, 2020.  Patrick Goggins was in his 91st year. Paddy was born in Bullaun Cummer Tuam Co Galway Ireland on the 25th of May 1930 to Patrick and Norah Goggins, he was one of seven children.  Paddy left for London...

Oct 24, 2020

ROSS, Margaret Grace – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ross (d. 2018) and the late Finley Currie Loving mother of Susan Currie, Harris Currie, Laurie Currie, Janet Currie, and Douglas Ross. Cherished grandmother of Devon Thane, Jeremy Currie,...

Oct 24, 2020

Rita Frances Dorst (Farrell)

Rita Frances (Farrell) Dorst died peacefully at her home in Orillia, Ontario, Saturday, October 24th surrounded by her loving family. Rita is survived by a large and extended family; husband, Don; her seven children, Debra (George Gaydos) of Roswell, GA, their children, Andrew of Washington, DC, Emma Hinton (Trey) and their...

Oct 24, 2020

Mr. Geoffrey Micheal Scott Of Magnetawan

Peacefully with his family at his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday October 24, 2020.  Geoff Scott, beloved husband of Dawn, was in his 68th year. Dear father of Lindsay and Adam Scott (Lindsay Boyce). Proud grandfather of Liam and Alexandria. Survived by brother Bill...

Oct 22, 2020

JOAN DOROTHY SMITH

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joan Smith of Thornbury announces her passing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan left us peacefully and on her own terms.

Born on May 9, 1932 in Kearney, ON, Joan was a daughter of the late...