Obituaries

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...

May 13, 2019

MRS. THELMA DOWNS Of Sprucedale and formerly of Scarborough Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday May 13, 2019. Thelma Downs, beloved wife of the late Gregg Downs, was in her 103rd year. Loving mother of Richard (Janet), Cathy (Jim), John (Cathy) and the late Colleen. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Thelma will be fondly...

May 6, 2019

MRS. GRACE FAWCETT CHRISTIANSEN of South River Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday May 6, 2019 in her 93rd year. Grace Christiansen (nee Somner), beloved wife of the late Gerhard Christiansen. Loving mother of Linda Flowers (Blair) and Fred Christiansen (Kathie). Cherished grandmother of Robert, Liesl, Laura, Monique, Andrew, Bonnie and great grandmother of Levi, Ezra and Preston....

May 1, 2019

MRS. BETTY BATES Of Burk's Falls Passed away peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Facility in Shelburne on Wednesday May 1, 2019. Betty Bates, nee Kippax, beloved wife of the late James Clare Bates, was in her 96th year. Loving mother of Rick and his wife Wanda of Hillsburgh. Cherished grandmother of Paul and his wife Dawn of Rosemont,...

Apr 30, 2019

LOUISE ANDERSON Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 30, 2019. Louise Anderson, beloved wife of Richard Anderson, was in her 70th year. Mother of Richard, Brenda and Julie. Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Louise is survived by her sisters Pauline and Diane and will be fondly remembered by all of her...

Apr 27, 2019

MR. GEORGE THOMPSON of Sundridge Peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour surrounded by his loving wife and best friend Alma and his loving family on Saturday April 27, 2019 in his 87th year. George Thompson, beloved husband of Alma Thompson. Dear father of the late Shirley (Doug), Wenda (Don), Dawn (Len), Louanne (David), Paul (Pam) and stepfather...

Apr 22, 2019

PATRICIA BROWN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday April 22, 2019. Patricia Brown, beloved wife of Ray, was in her 67th year. Loving mother of James (Monique), Darrin and George Brown. Proud grandmother of Katrina, Kayden and Wesley. Patricia is survived by her sister Lynda Ferguson (Linda), brother Don Ferguson (Jane) and will be...

Apr 15, 2019

MR. DONALD NELSON ROEHL Of Burk's Falls and Katrine Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday April 15, 2019 in his 93rd year. Don Roehl, beloved husband of the late Lillian "Bunty" Roehl (nee Purdie). Fondly remembered by his siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted...

Apr 12, 2019

HELEN MAE GROOME Of Kearney (nee Hallam) Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday April 12, 2019. Helen Groome, beloved wife of the late George Groome, was in her 93rd year. Mother of Gordon and Gary Groome and mother in law to Verna and Rita. Grandmother of Holly, Heidi, Gordy, Jaret, Tracy and the late Robbie. Helen...

Apr 9, 2019

MRS. PEGGY COOPER of Magnetawan Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 9, 2019 in her 70th year. Peggy Cooper (nee O'Neill), beloved wife of the late Richard Cooper. Loving mom of Mandy Cooper (Andrew) and Curtis Cooper (Chantalle). Proud grandma of Sophia. Cherished sister of Gary (Mary), Larry (Marilyn), Wayne (Rosemary) and...

Apr 1, 2019

MR. FRANK GILL of Sundridge Peacefully at Mount Sinai in Toronto on Monday April 1, 2019 in his 88th year. Frank Gill, beloved husband of Anne Gill (nee MacGregor). Loving father of Fred (Kimberly), Timothy (Debbie), Rosemary (Ray) and Henry. Proud grandfather of Christopher and Brandon. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive visitors...

Mar 31, 2019

MRS. MARIE "BUBBIE" MILLS of Sundridge Peacefully at her home in Oshawa surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 31, 2019 in her 82nd year. Marie Mills (nee Botham), beloved wife of the late Frank Mills. Loving mother of Calvin (Cathy). Proud grandmother Kellie (Rhonda), Lisa (Billy), Carrie (Shawn), Destiney and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Vida,...

Mar 27, 2019

MRS. DEANNA MARTIN Of Huntsville and formerly of Emsdale Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at the age of 81. Deanna Martin (nee Mitchell), beloved wife of the late Earl Martin. Dear mother of Pat Polishak (Russ), late Wendy Morneault (Gerry), Ray Martin (Christine), Barbara Brooker (Tim) and Gary Martin (Sally). Proud grandmother of...

Mar 26, 2019

MR. HARVEY PARKES

Peacefully in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in his 89th year. Dear father of the late Susan Walker (Hiram), Donnie Parkes (Karen), Debbie Jeffery (Doug) and Cindy Parkes (Rick). Grandfather of the late Scott, Christopher, Tylor (Katelyn), Candice (Shawn) and great grandpa of Piper, Regan, Addison, Kayleigh and...