Obituaries
John James Murphy
Oct 17, 2024
Peacefully at home on Thursday October 17, 2024. John, beloved husband of the late Barbara was in his 95th year.
Dear father of Elaine Cryderman (Jim), Grant Murphy (Nancy), Heather Nelson (Guy). John is predeceased by his son Paul Murphy and son-in-law Rick Nelson.
Proud grandfather of Matthew, JJ, Andrew, Huy and Krista.
Great grandfather of Paige, Conner, Vanna, Lincoln, Kostyn, Harper, Leighna...
Ralph Conrad Minor
Oct 12, 2024
Passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on Saturday, October 12, 2024, he was in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Catherine Minor (nee Waldriff). Cherished father of Neil Minor (Sarah) and predeceased by his daughter Erica Riley. Proud grandfather of Michael Riley (Paul Mabon), Aurora Riley (Michael Soulliere), Will and Oliver Minor. Survived by his siblings Gary Minor...
Earl Nelson William VanMeer
Sep 29, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospital on Saturday, September 28, 2024, he was in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Davida VanMeer (nee Hayward). Cherished father of Earl VanMeer JR. (Andrea) and James VanMeer (Ayla). Proud grandfather of Tryton (Alyea-Suzanne), Mercedes, Mykel, Taniesha, Oliver, Clark, Eastyn and great-grandfather of Desmond.
Arrangements are entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore...
Marty Corcoran
Sep 21, 2024
Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Saturday September 21, 2024. Marty, beloved husband and best friend of the late Donna (nee Howard) was in his 92nd year,
Dear father of Debbie Todd (Sam), Hal Corcoran, and Pam Corcoran (Chris Elton).
Proud grandfather of Adam Todd (Lynsey), Amy Todd, Kristen Corcoran (Corey Ransom) and great grandfather of Remington and Mason.
Marty is the...
Marjorie Elizabeth Burns
Sep 18, 2024
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, she was in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late George Burns. Cherished mother of Jim Burns (Laura), Bill “Bud” Burns and predeceased by her children Linda and Peter. Proud grandmother of Angela, Jill, Samantha (Nick), Kimberly, Christopher (Tina), Jessica,...
Marion Maxine Tilson
Sep 18, 2024
Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Wednesday September 18, 2024.
Marion, beloved wife of the late Gilford Tilson, was in her 85th year.
Dear mother of Marilyn Rigarlsford (late Jim), Kathy Hickey (Paul), and Teresa Tilson (David).
Proud grandmother of Chris (Amanda), Mike (Meaghan) and Cory (Jessica).
Great grandmother of Arial, Carson, Payton, Tilson, Jordan, Kaydance, and Brinlee.
Sister of Karen Smith,...
Robert Decaire
Sep 17, 2024
On September 17, 2024, Robert (“Bob”) Bernard Decaire in his 80th year passed with his family by his side at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital after a sudden accidental injury.
Loving Father to Debra (Percy Vine), Lori (Francisco Imperio) and Dave (Courtney Rolston). Proud Grandpa/Papa to Matt (Melissa), Mitch, Ethan, Evi, and Great Grandpa to Lily, Jason, and Jackson....
Janet Dorothy Hooyenga
Sep 13, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospice on Friday, September 13, 2024, she was in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Hooyenga. Cherished mother of Candy Niestroy (Peter). Proud grandmother of Katelyn. She will be sadly missed by extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends at the Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel on Friday, September 20, 2024...
Gregory Stephen Murray
Sep 11, 2024
Greg passed peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville. He will be dearly missed by his brother Scott (Ellie) and his sister Jane (Sue). Predeceased by parents Reid and Helen, and brothers Paul and Dan. Greg leaves a daughter, Stephanie, and many nephews and nieces. Greg was a retired police constable and musically gifted pianist.
Cremation has taken place and interment...
Earl Newburn Wuilleme
Sep 6, 2024
Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday September 6, 2024. Earl, dear son of the late Louis and Ellen Wuilleme, was in his 94th year.
Beloved brother of Carol Smith (late Jack) and predeceased by siblings: Harry, Ed (Mabel), Irene (Ernie), Oscar (Lorraine), Jean (Elmer), Bessie (Burt) and Vera (Heber).
Earl will be fondly remembered by his many nieces,...
Robert William Gilson
Sep 4, 2024
Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday September 4, 2024. Rob, beloved husband of Teresa, was in his 71st year.
Loving father of Brad (Glenda) and Charity (Ryan).
Proud grandfather of Lanie and Gustav (Emily).
Son of the late Gordon and Eilene Gilson and brother of Gord (Bonnie), late Doug, Sharon (Peter), Jim (Wendy), Lois (Ang), Steve (Shannon), Deb, Don, Jeanette...
Lauretta Jeanne Clements
Sep 3, 2024
Passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Lakeland Long-term Care in Parry Sound on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, she was in her 89th year. Beloved and cherished mother of Jaye Tuck (Brian), Penny Flower, Karen Ouellette (Paul), son-in-law Tom Boyes and is predeceased by her son Mark Morrison (Judy) and daughter Kelly Boyes. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Kirstin, Devin,...
Judith Ann Lawson
Sep 1, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospice on Sunday, September 1, 2024, where she had been surrounded by her loved ones.
Beloved wife of Dennis Lawson. Cherished mother of Kristine St Pierre (Stephan St Pierre), Johanna Fraser (Eric Brunette-Carrier) and Tanya Fraser (Andrew Glenn). Proud grandmother of Paityn St Pierre, Nolan St Pierre, Saskia Brunette-Carrier, Soren Brunette-Carrier, Andrea Fraser and Ethan...
John Edward Hornibrook
Aug 31, 2024
After an extended stay at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, John passed peacefully with family at his side. Devoted eldest son of the late Joseph and Wilma Hornibrook (nee Demaine). Survived by sister Hazel and brother Terry (Judi) of Strong Township; nephews Tom (Marie) of Alliston, Jim (Joel) of Toronto, Bill (Tammy) of Holstein and great uncle to Julia...
Alan Edmund Clark
Aug 20, 2024
Alan Edmund Clark husband of Diana May nee Currie, son of the late Edmund and Margaret Clark formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour August 20 at 1 AM at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 82 years old. Alan along with his wife Diana over the...
George Owen Darlison
Aug 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the Darlison family announces the sudden passing of George on Friday, August 16, 2024, he was in his 81st year. Cherished father of Shauna Darlison and Amberlea Darlison. Proud grandfather of Sydnee George Willis, Sabby Joseph Owen, Izaiya Titan, Sarah Louise Faith and great-grandfather of Blaze & Pheonix Freyja.
George’s wishes were to be cremated....
Paul Carl VanDam
Aug 16, 2024
Passed away peacefully in Huntsville surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 16, 2024, he was in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Catherina “Tina” VanDam (nee Kok). Cherished father of Jennifer Munro (Richard) and Dave VanDam (Melissa). Proud grandfather of Teagan Munro, Gabriel, Levi and Eden VanDam.
Paul was often seen with a camera in hand documenting the...
Charles Lawrence Holloran
Aug 15, 2024
Passed away peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, August 15, 2024, he was in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis McNeil (nee Coombs). Fondly remembered by family and friends.
As per Charles’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel. If desired, donations to the Heart...
Oscar Thomas Sohm
Aug 14, 2024
Oscar Thomas Sohm passed away peacefully at Belvedere Heights Home for the Aged in Parry Sound on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, he was in his 95th year. Fondly remembered by his sister Ruth, sister in law Mary Ann, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. As per Oscar’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will...
Kenneth Barnes
Aug 10, 2024
Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Saturday August 10, 2024. Ken Barnes, beloved husband of the late Audrey Barnes, was in his 88th year.
Loving father of Judy Barnes, Ron Barnes, Janice Barnes (Sheldon Rivers), Angela Barnes (Jeff Maki) and the late Bob Barnes.
Proud grandfather of Ray, Ken, Kaelin, Carson, Andrew, Christian, Kelsey, Cody, Nikala, Shane, Kyra and great grandfather of...
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