Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

COLIN ESSEX Of Kearney

Suddenly on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at the age of 29.  Colin Essex, beloved son of Wanda and Terry Ferrante and the late Calvin Essex. Dear brother of Brandy and Tom, late Douglas and special cousin of Brandon. Proud uncle of Ava. Forever loved by his partner, hunting and...

Jul 17, 2019

MRS. MILDRED ANNA McINTYRE of Sundridge

Passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 93. Mildred McIntyre (nee Schmidt), was the beloved wife of the late Allan McIntyre and dear mother of Larry (Ann) and Sharon Gallardi (Guy) all of North Bay. She will be...

Jul 15, 2019

CHRIS GORE of South River

Passed away suddenly on Monday July 15, 2019 in his 58th year. Chris Gore, beloved husband of 35 years of Christabelle Gore (nee Newburn). Loving dad of Melina (Dave), Robert (Sasha) and Jesse (Steff). Proud grandpa of Keegan, Tyson, Ben and Owen. Cherished brother of Rick (Pam), Mike (April), Sharon...

Jul 11, 2019

MR. CARL WHITMELL Of Sprucedale

Peacefully at Soldiers Memorial  Hospital in Orillia on Thursday July 11, 2019 at the age of 86. Carl Whitmell, beloved husband of Jo-Anne Whitmell (nee Armstrong). Dear dad of Mike Whitmell (Paula). Proud “Poppy” of grandchildren: Shawna, Joe (Mellissa), Billy (Kelly) and great grandchildren Evan, Jack and Carl. Cherished brother...

Jul 5, 2019

MILLER, Clifford

Died peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville, on Friday, July 5, 2019. Cliff was 85 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel. Loving father to Paul (his partner Sandra), Norm and the late Miriam (her husband the late Pat Brown) & the late Rick. Proud Papa to Cameron, Johnathan, Kerrilyn,...

Jun 27, 2019

MR. GERALD WILLARD SOHM of Lount Township

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday June 27, 2019 at the age of 80. Gerald Sohm, beloved husband of Nadine Sohm (nee Hughes). Loving dad of Joanna Sohm. Cherished brother of Arnold, Allen, Cindy and predeceased by brothers Ron and Howard. Fondly remembered by...

Jun 25, 2019

MRS. FAY VIRGINIA IRENE GIACOMETTI Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at her home in Burk’s Falls on Tuesday June 25, 2019 in her 88th year. Fay Giacometti (nee Leggett), beloved wife of the late Bob Giacometti. Dear mother of Dale Giacometti, Melanie Doornekamp (Wally) and Brad Giacometti. Proud grandmother of Robert, Andrea, Melissa (Nicky) and Stephen....

Jun 25, 2019

MISS PAULINE CAISSEY of Burk's Falls

Peacefully with her family by her side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the age of 77. Pauline Caissey, loving mom of Debbie, Darrell, Diane, Darlene and Kimmy. Proud Nin of Paul and Shelby. Fondly remembered by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other...

Jun 23, 2019

MRS. JEANETTE MAIN of South River

Peacefully at her home in South River on Sunday June 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Jeanette Main (nee Thorsby), loving mother of Teresa McEachern (Carl), Greg Main and Clint Main (Wendy). Proud grandma of Cara, Andrew, Michael, Carson and Cole. Cherished sister of Carole Griffith, Cecil Thorsby...

Jun 22, 2019

MR. GRANT HAIGHT of Burk's Falls and formerly of Huntsville

Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Saturday June 22, 2019 in his 77th year. Grant Haight, beloved husband and best friend of 56 years of Gail Haight (nee Sims). Dear dad of Darcy Haight (Chris) and Jodi Groomes (Dennis). Proud papa of Daryn,...

Jun 17, 2019

MRS. PAT CRANE of Sundridge

Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 17, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Pat Crane (nee Wall), beloved wife of 50 years of Tom Crane. Dear mother of Bobbi Wennekes (Keith) and Sherri Crane. Proud grandma of Steve, Joe, Amanda and great grandma of Tyler....

Jun 15, 2019

MR. GERALD LESLIE RUTH Of Burk's Falls and formerly of Summerside, Newfoundland It is with great sadness the family announces his peaceful passing at home in Burk's Falls. He leaves Dolly, the true love of his life, with 52 years of many cherished memories. Forever missed and loved by children: Rick (Penny), Reg (Tammy); grandchildren: Lisa-Marie, Courtney, Kyle, R.J.,...

Jun 14, 2019

MRS. THELMA GUDRUN ANDERSON of South River (nee Bjarnason) Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday June 14, 2019. Thelma, beloved wife of Douglas, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Jim Anderson (Pat), Kathryn Anderson and Bruce Anderson (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Brittany (Graeme), Scott (Jennifer), Sean (Kelsey) and Mark. Great grandmother of Dylan and Jordan. Private family...

Jun 12, 2019

MR. HARVEY MORRIS of Magnetawan Peacefully in North Bay on Wednesday June 12, 2019. Mr. Harvey Morris was in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Morris. Dear father of Lynn Aldworth (Roy), Kathy Brandt (Mike Pedwell) and Sandra Hickey (Kelly). Cherished grandfather of Neil Haddow, Breanna Aldworth, Kayla and Ryan Brandt, Brandy and Jesse Labine, Chris and...

Jun 10, 2019

AL SYMONS Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday June 10, 2019. Al Symons, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Moore), was in his 78th year, Loving father of Rob Symons and Kim Hill (Kevin). Proud grandfather of Aaron, Dylan (Sarah), Rachel, Amber and Colin. Al is survived by his sister Ellie Symons, predeceased by his...

Jun 10, 2019

MARION "MARNIE" WALLACE Of Eagle Lake, South River At Eagle Lake on Monday, June 10, 2019. Marnie was in her 73rd year. Daughter of Edna and Johnny Breen, niece of Chesney, Ethel and Elizabeth (Bess) Quirt, honourary niece of Janet Shupe, cousin of Pete Sagert. Marnie's larger than life personality will be missed by her cousins Ian Quirt and...

Jun 8, 2019

MR. MELBOURNE LAWRENCE HEITTOLA of South River Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday June 8, 2019 in his 84th year. Mel Heittola, beloved husband of Lorraine Heittola. Dear dad of Steve Heittola (Paula) and Corinne Jolliffe (Mike). Proud papa of grandchildren Brock Jolliffe (Tracy), Christopher Heittola (Emily), Jessica Heittola and great...

Jun 6, 2019

MRS. LEORA EDNA PINEO of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday June 6, 2019 in her 93rd year. Leora Pineo (nee Pettibone), beloved wife of Larry Pineo and the late Carl Webster. Dear mother of Lynda McLaren (Mel) and Glen Webster (Pat). Loving Grammy of grandchildren Kimberly...

Jun 2, 2019

Rev. Freda Mae MacDonald (Wade) passed peacefully at Lookout Ridge Retirement Home, Fonthill, ON on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in her 91st year. She was the loving wife of Rev. Graham MacDonald. Born in Wallaceburg on Nov. 5, 1928, she began a teaching career at age 20 after graduating from Normal School in London. She and Graham married in 1952....

May 14, 2019

MR. KARL JAKOB SOTH Of Magnetawan It is with loss and sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my step-father, Karl Jakob Soth on May 14, 2019 at Lakeland Long Term Care, Parry Sound. A construction worker by trade, his later hobbies included bee keeping, maple syrup production and a love for gardening. He was a former resident in...