Obituaries

Jim Fowler

Jim Fowler

Jun 18, 2018

Peacefully at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Monday June 18, 2018. Jim Fowler was in his 79th year. Dear father of Peggy Steer (Paul). Proud grandfather of the late Robert Steer. Jim will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in...

Ed Kornhofer

Ed Kornhofer

Jun 14, 2018

ED KORNHOFER Of Magneatwan Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Thursday June 14, 2018. Ed Kornhofer, beloved husband of Agnes, was in his 84th year. Dear father of Brigitte Grima (Michael). Proud Opa of Sarrah James (David) and Christopher Grima (Kate) and Opapa to Dominic and Benjamin. Ed is survived by his sister Maria Holzman and predeceased by...

John Newton

John Newton

May 21, 2018

JOHN JAMES NEWTON Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at his home on Monday May 21, 2018. John Newton, beloved husband of Heather, was in his 71st year. Dear father of Marisa Newton (Mark) and Vanessa Sierra. Proud grandfather of Derek Hart, Hailey and Jaida Sarria and Julia Prescott. John is survived by his sister Margaret Newton (Pete) and will be fondly...

Wilma Coulter

Wilma Coulter

May 17, 2018

MISS WILMA JEAN COULTER of Sundridge Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday May 17, 2018 at the age of 82. Wilma Coulter, dear sister of Doreen (Colin) and Wilson (Elaine). Cherished aunt of her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Ida Coulter, boyfriend Harold and her best friend Betty. Fondly remembered by her...

Vera Vizena

Vera Vizena

May 12, 2018

MRS. VERA JESSIE VIZENA of South River and formerly of Alliston Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday May 12, 2018 in her 90th year. Vera Vizena (nee Trumbley), beloved wife of the late Allen Nicol. Dear mother of Doug, late Ron, Ken (Carolyn), Keith (Wendy), Larry, Julie (Ralph Graham) and late Tom. Loving grandmother of Mackenzie,...

William Heyes

William Heyes

May 12, 2018

MR. WILLIAM RODERICK HEYES Of North Bay Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday May 12, 2018 in his 90th year. Bill Heyes, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Heyes (nee MacPherson). Stepfather of Pam Ney and the late Timothy Ney. Brother-in-law of Doug MacPherson (Anne) and Edmund MacPherson (Donna). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Lorna Yoshida

Lorna Yoshida

Apr 28, 2018

MRS. LORNA RUTH YOSHIDA of South River Lorna Yoshida 78, passed away peacefully Saturday April 28, 2018 at her home in South River, ON. Lorna is predeceased by her husband Sy. She survived by her siblings Donna Timpany, Jane & Gerry Prance, Shirley & Larry Scott; her children Barry & Pat Green, Tim & Lorie Green, Tammy & Kevin Brown,...

Ormond Mcgirr

Ormond Mcgirr

Apr 28, 2018

ORMOND ROBERT McGIRR June 3, 1928 - April 28, 2018 Cherished family man, Ormond McGirr passed away peacefully in his 90th year with his family by his side at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville, Ontario on April 28, 2018. Beloved husband of 64 years to Beth (nee Harkness). Loving father of Steven (Shelley), David (Patricia), Andrew and Jane (Jamie). Proud and...

Betty Marshall

Betty Marshall

Apr 21, 2018

BETTY JEAN MARSHALL Of Burk's Falls Peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and love on April 21, 2018. Betty Jean Marshall, beloved wife of the late Lyle Marshall and the late Snorkie MacDonald, was in her 84th year. Dear mother of Willie (Debbie), George, Jeannie (Clare), Joey (Cathy), Donald (Karen), Irene (Rick), Doug (Janice), Roy and Darren. Proud grandmother...

Bob Giacometti

Bob Giacometti

Apr 20, 2018

BOB GIACOMETTI Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Friday April 20, 2018. Bob Giacometti, beloved husband of Fay, was in his 85th year. Dear father of Dale Giacometti, Melanie Doornekemp (Wally) and Brad Giacometti. Proud grandfather of Robert, Andrea, Melissa (Nicky) and Stephen. Bob is the dear brother in law of Fred Leggett (Marie) and will...

K. Maissan Sr.

K. Maissan Sr.

Apr 20, 2018

K. FRANK MAISSAN Sr. Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Friday April 20, 2018. Frank Maissan, beloved husband of the late Maria, was in his 97th year. Dear father of Nellie Sampson, Arie Maissan (Glenys), Jeff Maissan (Ellen), Maria Topa, Jane Miller (Don), Laurens Maissan (Teena), Dina Sundy (John) and Frank Maissan. Proud grandfather of many...

Lois Labine

Lois Labine

Apr 14, 2018

MRS. LOIS LaBINE of Burk's Falls (nee Bryon) Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday April 14, 2018. Mrs. Lois LaBine, beloved wife of the late Larry LaBine was in her 86th year. Dear mother of Jo-Anne Hewitt (Pete), Mike LaBine (Colleen), Janis Jenkins (Ted), Ralph LaBine, Vaughn LaBine and Jill Gibson (Roy). Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren...

Maria Maissan

Maria Maissan

Apr 14, 2018

MARIA MAISSAN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Saturday April 14, 2018. Maria Maissan, beloved wife of Frank, was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Nellie Sampson, Arie Maissan (Glenys), Jeff Maissan (Ellen), Maria Topa, Jane Miller (Don), Laurens Maissain (Teena), Dina Sundy (John) and Frank Maissan. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Anetta Sands

Anetta Sands

Apr 5, 2018

MRS. ANETTA SANDS (nee Bates) of Katrine "NETTIE" Peacefully at her home on Thursday April 5, 2018. Mrs. Anetta Sands, beloved wife of the late John Sands, was in her 91st year. Dear sister of Helene Livingston (late Mervyn) and is predeceased by her siblings as well as her parents; Melissa and Samuel Bates. Anetta will be fondly remembered by...

Shirley Lisk

Shirley Lisk

Apr 5, 2018

MRS. SHIRLEY LISK Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday April 5, 2018 at the age of 81. Shirley Lisk (nee Lacombe), beloved wife of Howard Lisk. Cherished sister of Donald Lacombe (Patricia), John Lacombe (Judy) and Darla Lacombe. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private family service will...

Aileen Longhurst

Aileen Longhurst

Apr 2, 2018

AILEEN MAY LONGHURST of Sundridge Went home to be with her Lord peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday April 2, 2018 in her 97th year. Aileen Longhurst (nee Russell), beloved wife of the late Clifford Longhurst. Loving mother of Marilyn MacKay (McIsaac) (Archie MacKay), Russell Longhurst (Diane) and Allan Longhurst (Linda). Proud grandma of Richard, Blake, Reagan (Monique), Zita...

Dianne Pettit

Dianne Pettit

Mar 30, 2018

DIANNE PETTIT Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday March 30, 2018. Dianne, beloved wife of the late Jim Pettit was in her 74th year. Dear daughter of Verna and the late Jack Dauncey. Beloved sister of Shelva Newell (Bob), Terry Dauncey (Valerie), Debbie Dauncey (Ed), Karen Parkes (Don) and the late Larry and Jackie. Loving...

Betty-Anne Whitehead

Betty-Anne Whitehead

Mar 26, 2018

BETTY-ANNE WHITEHEAD Of Burk's Falls (nee Brown) Peacefully at her home on Monday March 26, 2018. Betty Whitehead, beloved partner of Elmer Modeen, was in her 74th year. Dear mother of Betty McNay (Ron) and Christina Phinney (Steve) and predeceased by sons: James, Brian and Scott. Proud grandmother of Trevor (Kim), Stephanie (Calvin) and great grandmother of Nicole and Hailey....

Dennis Rowntree

Dennis Rowntree

Mar 21, 2018

DENNIS ROWNTREE Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday March 21, 2018. Dennis Rowntree, beloved husband of Gail, was in his 67th year. Dear father of Jamie Rowntree and Jessica Crockett (Richie). Proud grandfather of Preston, Hayley, Hannah and Rylee. Dear son of the late Stewart and Marjory Rowntree. Dennis is survived by his sister,...

Albert Hurst

Albert Hurst

Mar 19, 2018

MR. ALBERT KEITH HURST Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday March 19, 2018. Keith Hurst was in his 92nd year. Dear father of Charles Hurst of Victoria, BC and Robyn Hurst of Kingston, ON. Proud grandfather of Darren Close of Kimberley, BC and Marla Deptuch of Saskatoon, SK and great grandfather of Dryden and...