Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

ALVIN LESLIE HALLETT Of Port Carmen

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday October 30, 2019.  Alvin Hallett, beloved husband of Shirley (nee Morris), was in his 84th year. Dear father of Tammy Wilson (Paul) and Tanya Hallett. Proud grandfather of Karley and Tyler. Alvin is survived by his sister Alice Robertson (late Andy),...

Oct 29, 2019

KEITH JAMES LE RICHE Of Burk’s Falls and formerly of Halton County, Ontario.

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 29, 2019.  Keith Le Riche, beloved husband of Susanne, was in his 68th year. Dear father of David Le Riche (Kathleen Buckley) and Sarah Le Riche (Nick Skalkos). Proud grandfather of Sophie, Emmett and Jack...

Oct 24, 2019

MISS MABEL EVANGELINE SCHMELER of Sundridge

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Thursday October 24, 2019 in her 100th year. Mabel Schmeler, cherished sister of Violet McHugh, Leora Bekise (Robert), Henry Schmeler (late Barbara) and David Schmeler (Jean). Predeceased by siblings Ben, Rosie and twin sister Eva. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Ida Schmeler...

Oct 17, 2019

MR. ROBERT R. WHITEHEAD of South River

Peacefully at Southwind in South River on Thursday October 17, 2019 in his 94th year. Bob Whitehead, cherished brother of Nora, Mary and David and predeceased by siblings Stanley, Rachel, Eleanor and James "Bud". Loving son of the late Alice and Robert Whitehead. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and...

Oct 15, 2019

MRS. SHIRLEY BELL Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 15, 2019.  Mrs. Shirley Bell, beloved wife of the late Carl Bell, was in her 84th year. Beloved mother of Brenda Fraser. Proud grandmother of Craig Fraser (Allie), Amy Proulx (Serge) and Kailyn Johnson (Rob). Great grandmother of Kyle, Emily, Isabelle,...

Oct 15, 2019

MRS. PATRICIA JANE WALKER of Sundridge

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday October 15, 2019 in her 83rd year. Pat Walker (nee Russell), beloved wife for 65 years of Bill Walker. Loving mom of Stephen Walker (Lee) and the late Deborah Walker. Proud grandma of grandchildren...

Oct 14, 2019

MRS. JOYCE BUTLER Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care Centre on Monday October 14, 2019.  Mrs. Joyce Butler, beloved wife of Bert Butler, was in her 83rd year. Dear mother of Stephen (Toni) and the late Gord Butler. Proud grandmother of Kurtis and Haley. Joyce is survived by her brother Richard and predeceased...

Oct 14, 2019

MR. JAMES NICHOLLS of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday October 14, 2019 at the age of 87. Jim Nicholls, beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Nicholls and the late Nancy Nicholls. Loving dad of the late Jimmy Nicholls (Dianna), Danny Nicholls (Laura), Cindy Craig (Shawn Kelly) and Debbie Schmeler...

Oct 14, 2019

CECIL HOWARD AHO of Sundridge

Suddenly on October 14, 2019 in his 52nd year. Cecil Aho, loving dad of David Currington and grandpa of Caden. Beloved partner of the late Bernie Laing. Dear son of Francis and Hilda Aho. Cherished brother of Colleen Ward (late Thomas), Bonnie Aho, Lois Aho and Brian Aho (Mich). Forever...

Oct 14, 2019

BERNADETTE LOUISA LAING of Sundridge

Suddenly on October 14, 2019 in her 53rd year. Bernie Laing, loving mom of Natasha Hendsbee (Justin) and Andrew Laing (Chantelle). Proud grandma of Addison, Carter and Jack. Beloved partner of the late Cecil Aho. Dear daughter of Gloria and Ralph Michel. Cherished sister of Ginger Barkey (Martin) and Jamie...

Oct 12, 2019

ANDY RHODES of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 12, 2019.  Andy, beloved husband of Monica, was in his 56th year. Loving father of Jessie (Matt). Dear son of Al and the late Evelyn Rhodes. Andy is survived by his brothers: Dan (Leo), Mike (Joanne) and sisters: Dawn (Tim) and...

Oct 8, 2019

MRS. ESTHER JANE STOVER Of the Stover Family Band Of South River

Peacefully in her sleep at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Tuesday October 8, 2019 in her 92nd year. Esther Stover (nee White), beloved wife of the late Fred Stover. Dear mother of Pearl Pennell (Roy). Loving sister-in-law of Irene Welch (Harry) Fondly remembered...

Oct 5, 2019

LAWRENCE EDWARD ROBINSON of Katrine

Professional Firefighter for 40 years Owner of Katrine Marine

Peacefully at home with his family on Saturday October 5, 2019 at the age of 61. Larry Robinson, beloved husband to Colleen Robinson. Loving dad to Kimberly Simpson (John) and Kaitlyn Robinson (Marc). Proud Papa to Ryker, Graesyn and...

Oct 2, 2019

BETTY MARIE WHITE of Burk's Falls

Sadly we announce the sudden passing of Betty White of Burk’s Falls, Ontario at the age of 84, peacefully and surrounded by love at the Huntsville Memorial District Hospital. Predeceased by her father and mother, Gordon and Daisy White, her sister Sue and brother Ken. Betty will be sadly...

Sep 27, 2019

LLOYD JOHN JARICK Of Gravenhurst

Suddenly at his home on Friday September 27, 2019.  Lloyd Jarick, beloved husband of Marie (nee Coombes) was in his 85th year. Loving father of Angelyn Brandel (Scott), Melissa and Jonathan Jarick. Proud grandfather of Noam, Lily and Owen. Lloyd is the last surviving child of a family of 9...

Sep 17, 2019

MR. BRYAN MONTGOMERY HAMPSON Of Magnetawan

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan on Tuesday September 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with Cancer, at the age of 75.  It was Bryan’s wish to remain at home during his illness, cared for by his loving wife and daughter. Loving husband to...

Sep 13, 2019

STEPHANIE ANNE WARD

Of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at her home in South River on Friday September 13, 2019.  Stephanie Ward, loving mother of Kylie and Cypress, was in her 32nd year.

Beloved daughter of Steve and Niki Ward.

Cherished sister of Rebecca Michalz (Jeff).

Dear...

Sep 11, 2019

MRS. MARJORIE IRENE BRANDT Of Kearney

Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Spencer House in Orillia on Wednesday September 11, 2019. Marjorie Brandt (nee Wilcock), beloved wife of the late Henry Brandt, was in her 98th year Dear mother of Anita Duffy (Ken) and Edna Murdy (Art). Proud grandmother of Sean (Sandra), late Darren,...

Sep 10, 2019

MRS. JUNE KENT of Sundridge

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the age of 89. June Kent (nee Preston), beloved wife of the late Lewis Kent. Loving mother of Michael Kent (Jan), Violet Konkle (Scott), Kathy Whitfield (Glen), Lisa Borg (Richard) and Melanie Lang (Allan). Proud grandma of Kelly, Tracy,...

Sep 5, 2019

TROY VICTOR HESSLEGRAVE Of Katrine

Suddenly on Thursday September 5, 2019 in his 47th year. Troy Hesslegrave, beloved partner of Carrie Lichtmeyer. Dear son of Fay Hesslegrave and the late Thomas Hesslegrave. Cherished brother of Teresa Partridge (Don) and James Hesslegrave. Stepdad of Quin and Kenneth Findley. Proud papa of Alexandria and uncle and great...