Obituaries

Aug 31, 2020

MR. FRANCIS LANE “Frank” of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Monday August 31, 2020 in his 90th year. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Ida Lane. Dear brother of Lois Wilson (late Mac), the late Alice Goss (late Les) and late Gib Lane. Cherished uncle of Cheryl (Gary) and Genevieve (Stephen)....

Aug 27, 2020

Ruth Margaret Rutledge (Broadhead)

God has called his daughter Ruth home.

Ruth died August 27, 2020 in her sleep at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan. Ruth was in her 98th year. She had resided in Hamilton, Oakville, Trout Creek, Sundridge and South River at various times in her life. She is...

Aug 26, 2020

JOSEPHINE DAVIS “Jo” of Burk’s Falls

Jo has gone home to be with her Lord and reunited with her son Randy, peacefully on Wednesday August 26, 2020.  Josephine Davis, beloved wife of Stew Davis Sr. was in her 74th year. Dear mother of Stewart Davis Jr., Robert Davis (Joanne), Karen Armstrong (Terry) and...

Aug 22, 2020

WAYNE JOHN NORWICK Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday August 22, 2020 in his 74th year. Wayne is survived by daughter Tina and siblings: Melvin (Helen), Linda, Brenda (Adrien), Keith (Francis), Brian and Terry (Marie). Treasured friend of Dave and Jill Langerud, Cindy and Terry Harkness, Emily Alexander, Barb...

Aug 18, 2020

JOHN BUCHLER of Magnetawan

Suddenly at his home on Tuesday August 18, 2020.  John Buchler, beloved husband of Toni, was in his 88th year. Dear father of Andrew (Rose) and proud grandfather of Jennifer (Tom). John will be fondly remembered by his sister in law Josipa Stojak and her son Mane (Aylin). Private family services...

Aug 5, 2020

MRS. JUNE L. CRAWFORD Of Burk’s Falls

Our mother and grandmother … lovingly remembered for her engaging smile, courageous follies on her horse Snoopy and her warm gentle hands as she nursed newborn goat kids to take their first breath, passed peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday August 5,...

Aug 5, 2020

LORNE HALLETT Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at the age of 83. Lorne Hallett, beloved husband of 60 years of Marie Hallett (nee White). Loving father of Kim Allman (Rob) and Donna Cameron (Ewen). Proud grandpa of Jeremy, Brendan, Ryan and Ethan. Cherished brother of...

Jul 27, 2020

MR. WALLACE ENGLISH of Bridgenorth and formerly of Toronto and Sundridge

Peacefully with his loving daughter at his side in his home in Bridgenorth on Monday July 27, 2020.  Wally English, beloved husband of the late Lois English (nee Willard) was in his 90th. Cherished father of Katherine English-Almas (late Garry) and the late Barbara...

Jul 26, 2020

CLARENCE ALEXANDER Of Magnetawan

Peacefully, surrounded by family in Burk’s Falls on Sunday July 26, 2020.  Clarence Alexander, beloved husband of the late Helen, was in his 82nd year. Dear father of David (Angie), Neal and Wayne (Chelsea). Proud grandfather of Tianna, Thomas, Clayton, Brook and Rylee. Clarence  is survived by his sister Ettie Coutu (late Maurice), predeceased...

Jul 20, 2020

CAROL DIANE SMITH (nee Sage) of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at her home on Monday July 20, 2020. Carol, beloved wife of Dan Smith, was in her 74th year. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would...

Jul 19, 2020

MRS. GLADYS STEELE of Burk's Falls

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Sunday July 19, 2020 in her 92nd year. Gladys Steele (nee Van Meer), beloved wife of the late David Steele. Dear mother of Wayne Beavis (Bev). Proud grandmother of Joe, Tracey, Shawn and Caroline. Cherished great-grandmother of Hudson, Sophie, Brayden, Merissa and...

Jul 10, 2020

DOROTHY TILSON LIGHTCAP Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday July 10, 2020.  Dorothy Lightcap was in her 90th year. Dear mother of Scott and the late Stephen Lightcap. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Norma and Bob Harkness Sr., her brother Bob Harkness (late Bea) and will be fondly remembered by...

Jul 2, 2020

NATASHA LYNN CHARTRAND Of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at Emsdale on Thursday July 2, 2020.  Natasha Chartrand, beloved wife of Kelly, was in her 38th year. Loving mother of Temperance and step mother to Jenna and Makayla. Dear daughter of Deborah McFadyen (Tony) and Danny Miner. Cherished sister of Hayley McFadyen (Menno) and aunt to Keegan...

Jun 26, 2020

MRS. PEARL ROSELLA HARKNESS (nee Brandt) Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing on Friday June 26, 2020 in her 97th year. Pearl Harkness was the beloved wife of over 56 years to the late David Lloyd George Harkness “Buss” (1999). Dear Mother of Harley (Suzanne), Rebecca Garry (the late Michael 2008). Predeceased by her...

Jun 20, 2020

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RITA C. FROATES (nee Draycott) of South River

Born December 25, 1948, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday June 20, 2020 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Lance for over fifty years. Loving mother of Brandon and his wife Jenny and Trevor and his husband Anthony. Proud...

Jun 13, 2020

MRS. SOPHIE DZIEWURSKI Of Huntsville

The family of Sophie Dziewurski are saddened to announce her passing at Fairvern Nursing Home on June 13th, 2020.  Beloved wife of George Dziewurski for 73 years, cherished mother of Christopher (Christine) and much loved Babcia (grandmother) to Jeremy and Camille.  Predeceased by her siblings Halina and Stanley, survived by...

Jun 4, 2020

MRS. ALICE MAY STONEMAN (nee Parks) of Sundridge

Peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday June 4, 2020.   Mrs. Alice Stoneman, beloved wife of the late Herbert Stoneman, was in her 91st year. Loving mother of Monty Stoneman (Melva), Alfred Stoneman (Brenda), Pam (Stoneman) Sword (Duncan) and Victor Stoneman. Proud grandmother of...

Jun 4, 2020

MR. JAMES AUBREY ALEXANDER of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday June 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Aubrey Alexander, beloved husband of the late Mary Alexander (nee Armstrong) and companion of Thelma Barnhardt. Loving father of Katherine Jackson (Michael), Sandra Golchuk (Ron) and the late Donald Alexander. Proud grandpa...

Jun 3, 2020

MR. EARL W. REEDS of South River and formerly of Kearney Peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 at the age of 99. Earl Reeds,  beloved husband of 62 years of Eleanor Reeds (nee Gore). Loving dad of Kathy Vaillancourt (Richard), Debbie Kuiack (Kevin), Cindy Evers (Bruce), Lisa...

May 29, 2020

Trish Swan Of Emsdale

Suddenly at her residence on Friday May 29, 2020.  Trish Swan was in her 48th year. Dear mother of Amber Townson (Dale), Amy Swan and Ethan Corrigan. Proud and excited grandmother of Layla, Brayden, Riley and one on the way. Daughter of the late Evelyn and James Swan. Survived by siblings:...