Obituaries

Dec 23, 2019

MRS. GEORGINA MARGARET WATHEN of South River and formerly of Arden

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday December 23, 2019 in her 91st year. Georgina Wathen (nee Lloyd), beloved wife of the late Gordon Wathen. Dear mother of Linda Christensen, Laura Chesher (John) and Kris Micheal Frost (Dawna). Loving grandmother of Leah,...

Dec 22, 2019

Eric (Ike) Wayne Herman, 73, of Burks Falls, Ontario, passed away on December 22, 2019, at the Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Ike was born in Belleville, ON to Raymond and Beryl on July 22, 1946.  He is predeceased by his long-time partner Pauline Smith, his parents Raymond and Beryl, his siblings Lorne, Doris, Shirley, Lorraine, Larry and Rick.  Ike is...

Dec 21, 2019

MRS. MARGARET JANE BENNISON of South River

Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Saturday December 21, 2019 in her 91st year. Marg Bennison (nee Harley), beloved wife of the late John Bennison. Dear mother of Ron Bennison (Darla), Linda Sarginson (Ron), Brian Bennison (Charlene), Larry Bennison (Vicky) and Kim Armstrong (Tony). Proud grandmother of...

Dec 15, 2019

NANCY JOAN JAGMINAS of South River and formerly of Georgina

Peacefully, surrounded by her whole loving family on Sunday December 15, 2019 at the age of 62, Nancy rejoined her parents Barbara Mosychuck and Lloyd Sparks and all those that went before her. Nancy Jagminas (nee Sparks), beloved mother of Craig Sparks (Angela), Laura Sparks...

Dec 6, 2019

MR. JASON MURRAY FONGER of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 29 years by his side on Friday December 6, 2019 at the age of 55. Jason Fonger, beloved husband of Sandy Fonger (nee Smith). Loving son of the late Carol (nee Dunbar) and Noel Fonger. Dear son-in-law of Sharon Smith,...

Nov 17, 2019

MR. PAUL H. NIEMCZAK of Sundridge

Quietly at the Huntsville Hospice on Sunday November 17, 2019 at the age of 76. Paul Niemczak, beloved husband and best friend for 55 years of Sharleen Niemczak (nee McIsaac). Loving father of Robert and Peter (Sandy) Niemczak. Proud grandfather of Tyler and Darcy Niemczak. Cherished brother of Max...

Nov 12, 2019

MR. BARRY WALTER BOYES Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Fairvern in Huntsville on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the age of 86. Barry Boyes, beloved husband of the late Marion Boyes (nee Stuart). Dear father of Jim (Melanie), Gary (Kim) and Fred (Daniella). Proud grandfather of Andrew, Kelsey, Daniel, Sarah, Jacqueline, Marshall, Alex and Max....

Nov 6, 2019

MS. JACQUELINE LEADA MALLOY Of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at her home with her loving husband by her side on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at the age of 82. Jacquie Malloy (nee Doucette), beloved wife of Jerry Jennings. Loving mom of late Rhonda Malloy, Joan Viaene, Glenda Malloy, Allen Malloy (Yoko) and Kimberley Milousis (Steve). Proud...

Nov 6, 2019

MRS. IRENE ETHEL McAMMOND of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 6, 2019 in her 99th year. Irene McAmmond (nee Saunders) beloved wife of the late Rufus McAmmond. Dear mother of Donna Hoffman (Norman), Marilyn Hall and the late Lenard McAmmond. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1...

Nov 5, 2019

SAM MORRISON Of Burk’s Falls.

Peacefully at home on Tuesday November 5, 2019.  Sam Morrison, beloved husband of Lisa, was in his 84th year. Dear father of Jaye Tuck (Brian), Penny Flower, Karen Ouellette (Paul), the late Mark Morrison and the late Kelly Boyes. Beloved grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.  Sam was a cherished...

Nov 5, 2019

RAYMOND JOHN “SMILEY” SIMPSON Of Kearney

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday November 5, 2019. Smiley Simpson, dear father of Melissa (Troy) and the late Jennifer, was in his 74th year. Cherished brother of Shirley Willett (late Garry) and predeceased by sisters Barb Simpson (Norm) and Sheila Murdy (Ron) and parents Marjorie and...

Nov 2, 2019

MR. MURRAY BRUCE TICKNOR Of Burk’s Falls

Passed away suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Saturday November 2, 2019 in his 79th year. Murray Ticknor, beloved husband of 57 years to Gail Ticknor. Loving dad of Rick (Linda), Ron (Linda) and Tim (Corry). Proud grandpa and pappy of Richard, Wendi-Ann, Jeffrey, Christopher, Michelle,...

Oct 31, 2019

MR. PAUL ANTHONY CLEAVE Of Magnetawan Suddenly in Daytona Beach, Florida on Thursday October 31, 2019 at the age of 64.

Paul Cleave, beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Cleave. Proud dad of Amy Rafter (Tyler) and Joshua Cleave (Stacey). Loving papa of Halle, Nolan, Cameron and Rose. Cherished brother of Philippa Davie (Michael)....

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...