Obituaries

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),...

Mar 20, 2021

ELIZABETH JUNE SCARLETT

of Sundridge

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth June Scarlett, on March 20, 2021 in her 87th year from cancer. She was a loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. June told her Doctor in the hospital: “I have had...

Mar 18, 2021

Dolly Jenkins Of Magnetawan Passed away peacefully at the Sara Vista LTC Home in Elmvale, Ontario on Thursday March 18, 2021 at age 99 years. Dolly is predeceased by her husband Robert (1988).  She is survived by son Keith Jenkins (Wendy), daughters Ferne Jenkins & Heather Betz (late Gord), daughter-in-law Marielle Jenkins (her son Peter Jenkins predeceased...

Mar 17, 2021

MR. ROBERT G. KOURIS

of North Bay

Peacefully, with his loving wife by his side, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the age of 90.

Bob was the loving husband and best friend of Joyce (nee Welch).

Predeceased by his...

Mar 14, 2021

Harvey Samuel Bennison, of South River Harvey passed away peacefully in his sleep at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan on March 14, 2021 in his 94th year.  Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Wylie) who predeceased him on October 1, 2020. Harvey and Evelyn were married for 73 years.  Predeceased by parents Charles and...

Mar 13, 2021

MRS. CHARLENE ANNE HALL of Sundridge

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday March 13, 2021.  Charlene Hall, beloved wife of Donald Hall, was in her 70th year. Dear mother of Matthew (Dawna) and Wendy Hall. Loving daughter of the late Hazel Whalley and late Donald Caldwell and step daughter of the late Fred Lepkan....

Mar 10, 2021

BRENDA WOOD (nee Cooper) April 15, 1929 - March 10, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Brenda Wood (Cooper). She died peacefully on March 10, 2021 at the age of 91 at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Bracebridge, Ontario.

Brenda was born on...

Mar 4, 2021

MRS. SHIRLEY ISABEL CHAPMAN of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday March 4, 2021 at the age of 80. Shirley Chapman (nee Ashbaugh), beloved wife of the late James "Chappy" Chapman. Loving mother of Dave (Loretta), Don (Linda), Gord (Melody) and Richard (Jennifer). Proud grandma of 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren....

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...