Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2019

MR. ERWIN JOSEF ROTHER of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday March 18, 2019. Erwin Rother, beloved husband of Hildegard for 62 years, was in his 89th year. Loving father of George (Leslie) and Doris (Marc). Special and loving Opa of Patrick (Kayla) and Christel (Michel). Dear brother of Frank (Ursula), Gerd (Monika), Eva, Alice (late...

Mar 17, 2019

BILL HELLAM of Sundridge Suddenly at his home on Sunday March 17, 2019. Bill, beloved husband of Cindy (nee Healey) was in his 65th year. Dear father of James Hellam and Matthew Hellam (Ashley). Proud papa of Lauranna and Riley. Loving son of Rita and the late Lorne Hellam. Survived by brother Ray (Debbie) and predeceased by brother Harold. Bill...

Mar 16, 2019

MR. HEIN SCHURER Of Emsdale Bravely and surrounded by his family at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday March 16, 2019. Hein Schurer, beloved husband of Susane, was in his 75th year. Loving father of Shelley Marshall (Mike), David Schurer (Leah) and Eric Schurer (Karen). Proud grandfather of Megan, Allison, Melanie, Wyatt, Paige and Malcolm. Hein is survived by...

Mar 11, 2019

MRS. CHERYL ANN MILLAR Of Katrine Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday March 11, 2019. Cheryl, beloved wife of Bob Millar for 52 years, was in her 72nd year. Dear mother of Glenn Millar, Allan Millar (Pam) and Deborah Thompson (Steve). Proud grandmother of Branden, Tyler, Hillary, Carley, Kristen and Dawson. Loving great grandmother of Remington....

Mar 10, 2019

MR. HARVEY DENNIS Of Highland Grove and formerly of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday March 10, 2019. Harvey Dennis, beloved husband of Kathy, was in his 73rd year. Son of Kitty and the late Henry Dennis. Dear father of Sheila Veenstra (Vance Jacklin) and Thomas Dennis (Amanda-Lee). Proud grandfather of Katelynn, Tapenga, Briteny, Sierra, Roxann,...

Mar 7, 2019

MR. KEITH ALBERT PATTERSON of Sundridge Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Thursday March 7, 2019 in his 77th year. Keith Patterson, dear father of Debbie, Gord, David and Shelley. Loving grandfather of many. Cherished brother of Lockie, Gerald, late Milton, late Judy, Audrey and Mabel. Predeceased by parents Emma and Leonard Patterson. Fondly remembered by his many nieces,...

Mar 1, 2019

CONNIE MacKAY (nee Greeley) of Huntsville Peacefully at her home on Friday March 1, 2019. Connie MacKay, beloved wife of the late Cliff MacKay was in her 86th year. Mother of Linda, Peter, late Bill and late Tim Brush. Connie will be fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky...