Obituaries

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...

Oct 21, 2020

RICHARD KEVIN REEDS OF Kearney

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday October 21, 2020.  Richard Reeds, beloved husband of Shirley, was in his 63rd year. Dear father of Josh (Stephanie) and David (Tarra). Proud grandfather of Morgan and Aadyn. Richard is survived by his siblings: Pam, Don, Laura and predeceased by his parents; Glen and...

Oct 21, 2020

ROBERT BURKE Sr. Of Kearney

Peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 21, 2020.  Robert Burke Sr., husband of Edith, was in his 84th year, Dear father of Robert Burke Jr. (Teya) and step-father of Cathy Orazek (Ken) and Donald Whitney (Patti). Proud grandfather of Virgilia, Jarrett, Ryan, Amory and Chase, Nakisha, James and Donnie....

Oct 18, 2020

MILTON HAGGART of South River

At the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday October 18, 2020. Milton Haggart, beloved husband of Peggy (nee McCabe) was in his 62nd year. Dear father of Clint, Dustin (Caitlin), Travis (Nicole) and Dillon. Proud grandpa of Hudson, Parker and Colton. Son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy Haggart...

Oct 14, 2020

MR. WILLIAM “BILL” ROBERT EDWIN LEGGETT Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday October 14, 2020 in his 82nd year. Bill Leggett, beloved son of the late Gordon and Eileen (nee Brown) Leggett. Cherished brother of Marion Rogers (late Allen), Vernon Leggett (Bernice) and Ralph Leggett. Proud uncle of...

Oct 14, 2020

MRS. SHIRLEY VINCENT of Sundridge

The Leafs have lost their biggest fan!!!  Suddenly at her home in Sundridge on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the age of 82. Shirley Vincent (nee Quick), beloved wife of the late Curly Vincent. Loving mom of Tim Vincent (Lisa) and Sherry Robichaud (Raymond). Proud grammie of grandchildren Stephanie (Steve), Sarah (Nick),...

Oct 11, 2020

MRS. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH "BETTY" BRYSON Of Sundridge

Peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge on Sunday October 11, 2020 at the age of 94. Betty Bryson (nee Sutherland), beloved wife of the late Cecil Bryson. Loving mother of Greg Bryson (Sherry), Tom Bryson (Barb) and Susan Orviss (Norm). Proud grandmother of Chrystal (Ilya), Alexia, Cecil (Chrystal),...

Oct 1, 2020

MRS. EVELYN OLIVE BENNISON of South River

Peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday October 1, 2020 at the age of 89. Evelyn Bennison (nee Wylie), beloved wife of 72 years of Harvey Bennison of South River. Dearest mom of John (Penny), Doug (Louise), Ed (Linda), Allen (Teresa) and Pauline (Jim). Proud Gramma...