Obituaries

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...

Apr 23, 2020

JOYCE (KERR) RAAFLAUB Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Thursday April 23, 2020.  Joyce Raaflaub, beloved wife of Willard, was in her 86th year. Loving mother of Susan Raaflaub, Nancy Woodruff (Bill) and Karen Raaflaub. Proud grandmother of Craig (Jessica), Darryl, Stacey (Abe), Nathan, Wesley (Brittany), Jesse (Megan), Jacob (Madison) and great grandmother of...

Apr 14, 2020

MRS. RUTH EDITH DETTA of South River

Peacefully at Hyland Crest in Minden on Tuesday April 14, 2020 in her 95th year. Ruth Detta (nee Minor), beloved wife of the late Milt Detta. Dear mother of Jim (Iris), Sharon Martin (Russ), Steve (Ann) and Bob (Barb). Loving grandmother of Derek (Lisa), Michelle, Vickie (Adam), Cathy...

Apr 14, 2020

ANN McKEAN Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday April 14, 2020.  Ann McKean, beloved wife of the late Gordon Pearsall, was in her 74th year. Ann is survived by her brother Jim and predeceased by her parents Gordon and Pat McKean. Ann will be fondly remembered by all...

Apr 12, 2020

MR. BRIAN MICHAEL KLUKE of Sundridge

Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Sundridge on Sunday April 12, 2020 at the age of 67. Brian Kluke, beloved husband of Joanne Kluke (nee Hall). Loving father of Dean (Barb) and late Terrielynn Kluke. Proud Poppy of Priscilla and Scarlett Kluke. Cherished brother of...

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Beatrice Ivory (nee Mulligan)

of  Mississauga and Bourdeau

It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Ivory at her home in Mississauga in the early hours of Easter Sunday April 12th 2020. Peacefully and gently she passed from this world and left behind her husband...

Apr 9, 2020

MRS. BESSIE MARSHALL Of Emsdale (nee Clark)

Peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday April 9, 2020. Bessie Marshall, beloved wife of the late Orr Marshall was in her 89th year. Dear mother of Ray (Suzie), Brian (Cheryl), Roger (Darlene), Pete (Julie), Steve (Marion) and Ken (Carol). Bessie will be remembered by...

Apr 6, 2020

MRS. KATHLEEN BRAY of South River

Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday April 6, 2020 at the age of 92. Kay Bray (nee Tough), beloved wife of the late Pete Bray. Loving mother of Jane Bray and Peter Bray (Jill). Proud Grandma Kay of Chris Bray (Melissa),...

Apr 4, 2020

MRS. BARBARA EMILY O'ROURKE of South River

Peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday April 4, 2020 in her 90th year. Barb O'Rourke (nee Taylor), beloved wife of the late Larry O'Rourke. Dear mother of Nancy O'Rourke, Patty O'Rourke, Jim O'Rourke (Susan) and John O'Rourke (Judy). Proud grandmother...

Apr 2, 2020

MRS. ISOBEL CAROLINE BRIMACOMBE of Sundridge

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Thursday April 2, 2020 in her 89th year. Isobel Brimacombe (nee Kemp), beloved wife of the late Rodger Brimacombe. Dear mother of Rob (Donna), Allan (Marilyn), Carol Watson (Steve) and Bevan (Connie). Loving grandmother of Michael (Allison), Heather (Jason), Katey (Darryl), Emily...

Mar 28, 2020

GAIL ANNE FOWLER Of Emsdale

Suddenly at her residence on Saturday March 28, 2020 in her 80th year. Mother of Peggy Steer (Paul) and grandmother of the late Robert Steer. Gail will be missed by her sister Pat and all of her family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral...

Mar 25, 2020

MRS. JO-ANNE (JOAN) WHITMELL of Sprucedale

Passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan Whitmell (nee Armstrong), beloved wife of the late Carl Whitmell. Survived by cherished son Michael (Paula). Proud grandmother to Shawna, Joe (Mellissa), Bill (Kelly) and great-grandmother of Evan, Jack and Carl. Predeceased by...

Mar 22, 2020

DENIS ALFRED DINGMAN Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Sunday March 22, 2020 at the age of 68. Denis Dingman, beloved husband of Pat Dingman (nee Murdy). Loving dad of Elyssa Jenkins (Kyle) and Dylan Dingman (Rebecca). Proud grandpa of Haileigh “Toad”, Alanah “Tater” and Deegan...

Mar 21, 2020

MRS. ELLEN ELIZABETH FOLLIOTT of South River

Peacefully with her family by her side at the Nipssing Serenity Hospice in North Bay on Saturday March 21, 2020 in her 103rd year. Ellen Folliott (nee Montgomery), beloved wife of the late Elmer Folliott. Loving mother of Bill Folliott and Don Folliott (Leslie). Proud grandma, great-grandma and...

Mar 16, 2020

PETER ROBERT DOUGLAS of Burk’s Falls and formerly of Hamilton

Peacefully at his residence on Monday March 16, 2020.  Peter Douglas, beloved husband of Rennie, was in his 68th year. Dear father of Rob Douglas (Frisha) and Kate Douglas. Proud grandfather of Sara White. Pete is predeceased by his parents; Robert and Margaret Douglas of Hamilton.  He will...

Mar 15, 2020

MR. THOMAS DEAN KELSALL of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 15, 2020. Tom Kelsall, beloved husband of the late Julia Kelsall was in his 94th year. Loving father of Allan Kelsall (deceased Dec 2016), Pauline Jafri, Patricia Hawkins, Beverly Kelsall and Barbara Daw.  Grandfather of Patty Ruff, Cody...

Mar 12, 2020

MR. THOMAS MARSHALL HALL "Swampy" of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home in Sundridge on Thursday March 12, 2020 in his 98th year. Marshall Hall, beloved husband of 67 years of the late Mary Hall (nee Bywaters). Cherished brother of late Nick, late Reg, Blanche, Thelma, Ted, late Jean, Florence, late Vernon, late Edgar, late Joan and late...

Mar 10, 2020

JANEY WILLGREN (nee Fetterley) of Sprucedale

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday March 10, 2020.  Janey Willgren, beloved wife of the late Henry was in her 78th year. Dear mother of Robert Willgren (Pat), Julie Jenkins (Jim Webb) and Jamie Willgren (Amy May). Grandmother of Jason, Cory, Jeffery, Andy, Maleah and great...

Mar 4, 2020

MRS. FRANCES HOLLARD “Fanny” Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday March 4, 2020.  Mrs. Fanny Hollard was in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Hollard. Dear mother of John Hollard (Karen), Donna Kivell (Vince) and Mary Hollard (Steve Plumbtree). Predeceased by daughter Lynda. Cherished grandmother of Michael Hollard,...