Obituaries

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:...

May 27, 2020

MRS. PAULINE MARY FROST of Sundridge

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Wednesday May 27, 2020 in her 92nd year. Pauline Frost (nee Perry), beloved wife of the late John Frost and the late James O'Neal. Loving mom of Willa Garrett (Pete Galliotte) and stepmom of Larry (Wendy), Paul (Hilda), Gail Preston (Dave), Judy Tinney...

May 23, 2020

MR. JIM HILL of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday May 23, 2020 at the age of 63. Jim Hill, beloved husband of Wanda Mary (nee Murray). Loving father of Keith and daughter-in-law Keshia of Sundridge. Cherished Grampa of Veronica and Penelope Hill. Dear brother of Wendy Howe (Terry)...

May 22, 2020

MRS. MYRTLE M. FRASER (nee Skelton) of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her residence on Friday May 22, 2020.  Myrtle Fraser, beloved wife of the late Gordon Kaye Fraser was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Kenneth (Lena), Karen, James (Syl) and Eian (Brandy). Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Myrtle will be fondly remembered...

May 19, 2020

MR. JOSEPH EDWARD JENKINS of North Bay

At peace, Joseph Edward Jenkins passed away May 19, 2020 at his home in North Bay in his 79th year.  He was surrounded in love by his girls, son-in-laws and special friend Bernie. Predeceased by his beloved wife, of over fifty years, Helen Marion Jenkins (nee Howard). Loving...

May 9, 2020

MRS. VIOLET MANNELLA of South River

On Saturday, May 9th, Violet Mannella was called home at the age of ninety-three. She left us peacefully while her cherished songs played in the background; Amazing Grace and Ava Maria. Violet was born on April 9th, 1927 in Thornbury, Ontario to Violet and Joseph Morano.  She was known...

May 8, 2020

PAUL SCHMELER Of Burk’s Falls

Lovingly at home with his family by his side on Friday May 8, 2020.  Paul Schmeler, beloved husband of Debbie, was in his 58th year. Dear father of Chad (Brittany) and the late Kyle Schmeler. Proud Grampie of Presley, Nash and Franklin. Loving son of Dave and Jean...

Apr 30, 2020

Fredrick H. Lord Of Kearney

Peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Thursday April 30, 2020.  Fred Lord, beloved husband of the late Carole and former husband of June, was in his 90th year. Dear father of the late Allan (Gwen), Connie (Kerry) Late Ruth (Wally), late Jayne (Ed, late Fred), late Stephen R., Danny...