Obituaries

Jan 11, 2019

BRUCE CAMPBELL Of Magnetawan After a long battle with cancer, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday January 11, 2019. Bruce Campbell, beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Hogg) was in his 83rd year. Loving father of Derik Campbell (Annamaria) and Betina Law (Mark). Proud grandfather of Nathan, Adam, Justin, Cameron and Erik. Bruce is predeceased by his...

Jan 7, 2019

FRED WREN Of Burk's Falls With his family and friends at his side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 7, 2019. Fred Wren, beloved husband of Rain, was in his 48th year. Dear father of Aaron, Codey (Taay), Darien (Mitchell), Dylan (Sarah), Brea and missed by Rielly Spratt (Ryley). Proud Papa of KaiKai, Alli Bear, Karson and...

Jan 3, 2019

MRS. EVELYN ELSIE BARAGER of South River Suddenly and peacefully at her home in South River on Thursday January 3, 2019 in her 76th year. Evelyn Barager (nee Rand), beloved companion of Sonny. Dear mom of Kelvin (Teresa), Brian, Scott (Joanna) and Maxine (Dave). Proud grandma of Jennifer (Mike), Terri (Owen), Erin (Ambrose), late Benjamin, Andrew (Reese), Adam, Jade, Amanda,...

Jan 1, 2019

PHIL SHILLOLO Of Emsdale

Suddenly in Burk’s Falls on Thursday November 28, 2019.  Phil Shillolo was in his 39th year. Beloved son of Jackie and John Shillolo. Dear brother of Mark, Peter and Andrea. Predeceased by grandparents Frank and Rose Shillolo and Joseph and Betty McLevy. A hard worker and avid outdoorsman; Phil...

Dec 30, 2018

MRS. SHIRLEY MARY HELLAM of Emsdale Shirley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Sunday December 30, 2018 at the age of 91. Shirley Hellam (nee Gilpin), beloved wife of the late Earl Hellam. Beloved mother of Butch (Sharon), Terry (late Laurie), Sandra, Bob (Virginia) and Darrell (Corinne). Loving grandma of Derek, Dean, Neil,...

Dec 28, 2018

MR. JAMES KEITH TAYLOR Of Sundridge Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa on Friday December 28, 2018. Mr. Keith Taylor, beloved husband of late Evelyn, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Diane, Brad, Janice and Julie. Proud grandfather of Stephen, Frankie, Andrew, Sarah, Esther, Amy, Adam, Abby, Danielle, Jesse, Athena, James, Jon, Jaramy, Maddy and Danny. Great...

Dec 27, 2018

MR. CRAIG STEVEN FERCHAT of North Spoon Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Thursday December 27, 2018 at the age of 58. Craig Ferchat, beloved husband of 33 years of Sharon Ferchat (nee Saunders). Loving dad of Gord (Katherine), John (Robyn), Phil (Kyla), Dan (Bethany) and Natalee (Matt). Proud grandpa of Mackenzie and Quinn. Cherished son of Bunny Ferchat...

Dec 26, 2018

BERNIE HICKS of Sundridge Suddenly at his home in Sundridge on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the age of 59. Bernie Hicks, beloved husband of 35 loving years of Patty Hicks (nee Lewis). Dear dad of Jerilee Hicks-Williams (Lance) and Crystal Hicks. Proud papa of Victoria Williams. Cherished son of Janet Hicks and the late Ken Hicks, brother of Marie...

Dec 13, 2018

MAC FERGUSON Of Deer Lake, Lount Township and formerly of North Bay Peacefully with his family by his side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday December 13, 2018 at the age of 86. Mac Ferguson, beloved husband of 64 years of Mary Jean Ferguson (nee Ireland). Loving father of Douglas (Suzanne), John (Lisa) and Heather (Bernie). Proud...

Dec 8, 2018

MRS. FAYE WHITELOCK of Powassan and formerly of Kearney Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre with her family by her side in her 77th year. Faye Whitelock (nee Stephenson), beloved wife of the late Bruce Whitelock. Cherished mom of Ralph, Stephen (Kathleen) and Craig (Carmen). Proud Grandma Faye of Kiera, Liam, Niesha, Gavin, Cailin (Shawn), Andrew (Samantha) and...

Dec 7, 2018

JOANNE (McDONALD) SLAWSON It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joanne Slawson announce her passing at the Huntsville Hospital on December 7, 2018 at the age of 51. The doctors will say she passed from cancer, but we know she passed from a broken heart. Joanne was predeceased by her two adorable children, who were both taken from...

Dec 7, 2018

Suddenly at his home in South River on Friday December 7, 2018 at the age of 67. Dave South, beloved husband of the late Dee Dee South (nee Grant). Loving father of Gord South (Marg) and Tammy Raney (Richard). Proud Umpa of Emily, Megan and T.J. Cherished brother of Larry South (Linda), Alan South (Bea) and Bob South (Karen). Predeceased...

Nov 20, 2018

MRS. LAVINA MINOR (nee Pemberton) of South River Peacefully at Mill Creek Care Centre in Barrie on Tuesday November 20, 2018. Lavina Minor, beloved wife of the late David Minor, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Marion Stevenson (Norm), Donna Violino (Reg), Carl Minor (Brenda), Linda Minor (late Rob), Allan Minor (Andrea Hofmann) and Rick Minor (Jennifer). Proud...

Oct 8, 2018

DANIEL IVAN KIDD of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice, on October 8, 2018, at the age of 59, Daniel Ivan Kidd passed away. Dan will be greatly missed by his wife of 41 years, Debbie. Dan is survived by his three daughters, Sonya, Amy and Tiffany, and by his five grandchildren, and Dan's siblings Sue, Jim, Irene, Les...

Oct 5, 2018

MRS. BETTY ANNE MARTIN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at her home in Burk's Falls on Friday October 5, 2018 in her 84th year. Betty Martin (nee Lancaster), beloved wife of the late Lawrence Martin. Dear mom of Debbie Johnson, Janet Wessels (Brent), Daniel Martin (Joanne) and Patrick Martin (Louise). Proud grandma and great grandma of many. Fondly remembered by all...

Oct 4, 2018

DIANE BOSWORTH of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday October 4, 2018. Diane Bosworth, wife of Robert, was in her 76th year. Dear mother of Blair (Debbie), Bonnie Belanger (Curtis), Rob (Marie), Jeff (Debbie) and Chris (Gerda). Very proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers; Ron, Barry, Randy and...

Sep 27, 2018

JOAN CUBBERLEY Of Welshpool, Wales, UK Peacefully at her home in Burk's Falls on Thursday September 27, 2018. Joan Cubberley, beloved wife of the late Arthur Cubberley, was in her 92nd year. Dear Mother of Neil and daughter-in-law Maureen. Loving Grandmother of Mary Claire Cairns (Steve) and her Great-grandchildren Angus, Henry, and Evelyn. Joan was predeceased by her four sisters...

Sep 23, 2018

RITA ALICE NETHERTON Of Sundridge Rita Alice Netherton of Sundridge, ON was born on a farm near Shawinigan Falls, Quebec September 17, 1919. She moved to the New Liskeard area at age 4 where she was the darling of seven brothers, all of whom have predeceased her. She lived happily all her 99 years in the Near North. Rita...

Sep 22, 2018

MRS. ALBERTA HALL of Sundridge Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Saturday September 22, 2018 in her 88th year. Alberta Hall, beloved wife of the late Alvin Hall. Dear mom of Don Hall (Charlene), Keith Hall (Madeline), Janice Hall, late Patricia Ostler, Shirley Hall (Brian), David Hall (Cynthia) and Lloyd Hall (Yvonne). Loving grandma, great grandma and great-great grandma...

Sep 14, 2018

Peacefully with family at Hospice in Huntsville, Sharon Lee Waldriff (Smith) passed away from an aggressive bout of cancer on September 14th. Survived by her husband Herb of Burks Falls, daughters Sondra, (Ken Waddell) of Huntsville, Tanya (Mike Buchanan) of Port Loring, grandchildren Jordyn, Garrett, Braeden, Andrew, Megan, brother Paul. Predeceased by her mother Dorothy, father Clarence and sister...