Obituaries

Lucille Perrier

Lucille Perrier

Mar 19, 2018

LUCILLE MARIE BLANCHE PERRIER (nee PHARAND) of Kearney Peacefully at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on Monday March 19, 2018. Mrs. Lucille Perrier was in her 91st year. Beloved mother of Mary Nadrofsky, the late Irene Perrier, Roberta (Bert) Dobson (the Rev. Ray Dobson), Paulette Quinn (Bill Quinn), Marcel Perrier and Lorrette Bartlett (Brian Bartlett). Loving grandmother of Sean (Leighann),...

John Lacombe

John Lacombe

Mar 18, 2018

MR. JOHN "JACK" CARMEN LACOMBE of South River February 10, 1930 - March 18, 2018 Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday March 18, 2018 at the age of 88. Jack Lacombe, beloved husband of Marie Lacombe (nee Willet). Dear dad of Debbie O'Hallarn (Bill), Dan Lacombe (Bonnie) and Shelley Albright (Dan). Loving grandpa of Amber Charlebois...

Rick Simpson

Rick Simpson

Feb 21, 2018

RICK SIMPSON Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at his home on Wednesday February 21, 2018. Rick Simpson, beloved husband of June, was in his 71st year. Dear father of Pam Pratt (Brian), Sherry Galey (Bill), Randy Simpson and Charlene Poulin (Paul). Proud grandfather of Mike, Stacey , Kayla, Brent (Natasha), Emily (Jordan), Matt (Jasmine), Riley, Aiden and great grandfather to Ayven,...

Garnet Loney

Garnet Loney

Feb 15, 2018

MR. GARNET MELBURN LONEY of Peterborough Garnet passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Fairhaven Nursing Home in Peterborough on Thursday February 15, 2018 in his 87th year. Garnet Loney, beloved husband of the late Joyce Loney (nee Williams). Dear father of April Simser (Steven) of Edmonton, Alberta and Lori Rapati (Joseph) of Peterborough, Ontario. Loving...

Viola Bresolin

Viola Bresolin

Feb 11, 2018

MRS. VIOLA EDRIE BRESOLIN (nee North) of Ahmic Harbour Peacefully at her home on Sunday February 11, 2018. Viola Bresolin, beloved wife of the late Lionel, was in her 90th year. Dear mother of Joan, Brian (Pat), Suzanne (Martin), David (Val), Joyce (Bruce), Bruce and the late Gloria. Proud grandmother of Brianne, Terri, Lee, Sandra, Michael, Deana, Shea and great...

Joan Carlson

Joan Carlson

Feb 1, 2018

MRS. JOAN FLORENCE CARLSON of Sundridge and South River Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Thursday February 1, 2018 in her 87th year. Joan Carlson (nee Mowatt and Epple), beloved wife of the late David Carlson. Dear mother of Marie Kean (Brian), Marlene Blackwell (Keith), Cindy Poch and stepmother of Nancy Carlson (Paul Weldon) and the late Craig Carlson....

Gilbert Turner

Gilbert Turner

Jan 30, 2018

GILBERT "GIB" TURNER of Kearney Peacefully at Roger's Cove in Huntsville on Tuesday January 30, 2018. Gib Turner, beloved husband of the late Marian Turner (nee Tudhope), was in his 87th year. Gib is survived by his son Ken and granddaughters Gennie and Lynsey (Adam). Dear brother of Ron (Fay) and the late Calvin Turner. Gib will be fondly remembered...

James Grau

James Grau

Jan 27, 2018

JAMES EDWARD ROBIN GRAU of Sundridge It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of James Edward Robin Grau announce his passing on January 27th, 2018 at the age of 61. Until M.S. struck, Jim was an enthusiastic jogger and sailor in his sailboat on Lake Erie. Cherished son of Ethel W. Pyle and the late Stanley...

Clifford Neal

Clifford Neal

Jan 26, 2018

CLIFFORD FREDERICK NEAL of Katrine Peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge on Friday January 26, 2018. Cliff Neal, beloved husband of the late Mary Neal was in his 91st year. Loving father of Paul Neal (Linda), Ruth Greenleaf (Shea), David Neal (Misako) and predeceased by daughter Patricia Brown. Father in law of Doug Brown. Precious papa of Laura (Brad), Mary-Kate...

Alanna Stewart

Alanna Stewart

Jan 24, 2018

MRS. ALANNA STEWART Of Magnetawan (nee Rosskopf) Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday January 24, 2018. Alanna Stewart, beloved wife of the late Gordon Stewart was in her 82nd year. Dear mother of Dean (Sylvie), Alan (Barb) and Bill Stewart. Proud grandmother of Melinda (Bob), Bryon, Gordon (Nikita) and Emily. Loving great grandmother of Dale and Bailey...

Vena Hayward

Vena Hayward

Jan 13, 2018

MRS. VENA LILLIE HAYWARD of South River Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday January 13, 2018 in her 103rd year. Vena Hayward (nee Pillsworth), beloved wife of the late Albert Hayward. Dear mother of Wayne (Anita) of New Jersey, Eunice Schneider (Dale) of South River, Bruce (Dorothy) of Thailand and Gordon (Glenda) of Georgia. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren...

Julia North

Julia North

Jan 5, 2018

MRS. JULIA NORTH (nee Coombs) of Magnetawan Peacefully at her home on Friday January 5, 2018. Mrs. Julia North, beloved wife of Alfred, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Lorraine North (Gerald), Tim North (Trish) and Joe North (Monique). Proud grandmother of Taylor, Lindsay, Katherine and Krista. Julia is survived by her sister Birdie White (Don), brother Jerry...

Suyeki Yoshida

Suyeki Yoshida

Dec 26, 2017

MR. SUYEKI YOSHIDA "SY" of South River Sy Yoshida 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Cassellholme in North Bay, ON. Sy is survived by his wife Lorna, his siblings Harry & Sue Yoshida, Haddie Yoshida, Ted Yoshida, Anna & Barry Kato; his wife's children Barry & Pat Green, Tim & Lorie Green, Tammy & Kevin Brown, Brad...

Joan Beaton

Joan Beaton

Dec 22, 2017

MISS JOAN ELIZABETH BEATON Of Kearney Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday December 22, 2017. Miss Joan Beaton was in her 85th year. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Daisy Beaton. Dear sister of Tom (Edna), Jean and predeceased by brother Jim and sisters Margaret and Audrey. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral...

Frank Povah

Frank Povah

Dec 16, 2017

MR. FRANK POVAH of Sprucedale Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home on Saturday December 16, 2017. Frank Povah was in his 96th year. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls.

Karen Mulock

Karen Mulock

Dec 12, 2017

KAREN LOUISE MULOCK of Maple Leaf and formerly of Toronto Suddenly and peacefully at her home in Maple Leaf on Tuesday December 12, 2017 in her 67th year. Karen Mulock, beloved daughter of the late Kirsti and late Jack Mulock. Dear sister of Laura Sims (Andy), Jack Mulock and Joanne Lister (Henri). Loving aunt of Kelly, Buddy, Michael, Kristy, Dylan,...

Michael Macdonald

Michael Macdonald

Dec 2, 2017

MICHAEL MacDONALD of Emsdale Peacefully at his home on Saturday December 2, 2017. Mike MacDonald, beloved husband of Penny, was in his 63rd year. Dear son of Myrtle and the late Charles MacDonald, brother of John (Arlene), Charles (Irene) and Sharon (Robert) and uncle to Sean, Christopher, Kevin, Sheila, Robin and Amanda. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the...

Donald Lamb

Donald Lamb

Nov 28, 2017

MR. DONALD RUSSELL LAMB of London It is with deep sadness that Don's family announces his passing on November 28, 2017 at the age of 61, after a prolonged battle with Diabetes and Kidney Disease. He leaves behind to mourn his loving partner Jackie Curran, children Julie and Jeffrey (their mother Mary), his mother Beth, brother David (Teresa Tsuji) and...

Archie Brown

Archie Brown

Nov 27, 2017

MR. ARCHIE ELMER EDWARD BROWN of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday November 27, 2017 in his 83rd year. Archie Brown, beloved husband of Jean Brown (nee Stone). Dear father of Bonnie Loy (Peter) and Michael Brown (Donna). Loving grandpa of grandchildren: Christopher (Stacy), Alex (Amanda), Amanda (Brian), Justin, Ashley and great grandchildren: Rylee and Mason....

Marjorie Bates

Marjorie Bates

Nov 6, 2017

MRS. MARJORIE ELLA BATES of Orillia and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at Trillium Manor in Orillia on Monday November 6, 2017 in her 89th year. Marjorie Bates (nee Cripps), beloved wife of the late Dick Bates. Dear mother of Donna Farrugia (John) and Paula Coulthard (Gerry). Loving grandmother of Amber, Taylor, Shannon (Mitch), Travis and great grandma of Aubrey, Weston...