Obituaries

Jul 12, 2016

JIM PHILLIPS of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday July 12, 2016. Jim Phillips, beloved husband of Helen, was in his 79th year. Dear father of Raymond, Wesley (Carol), Brenda (Carl), Linda (Keith) and Sharon (Rob). Proud grandfather of Matthew, Michelle, Bradley, Christina, Melissa, Anthony, Tanicia, Jordan and the late Carl Jr. Great grandfather of...

Jul 12, 2016

MR. CALVIN FERGUSON of Katrine Peacefully at Royal Victoria Health Centre in Barrie on Tuesday July 12, 2016. Mr. Calvin Ferguson, beloved husband of Ethel (nee Franklin) was in his 83rd year. Dear father of Cathy Rodgers (Rick) and Lloyd Ferguson. Proud grandfather of Kendra (Jeremy) and Kyle (Danika) and great grandfather of Ryett. Calvin is predeceased by his siblings;...

Jun 25, 2016

MR. RICHARD JEFFERSON CLARKE of South River Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday June 25, 2016 in his 78th year. Richard Clarke, beloved husband of Heather Clarke. Dear father of Meredith McLaren (Ron) and Jamie Clarke (Savannah Ward). Loving grandfather of Jadah, Justin, Katy, Seamus and Gidget. Cherished brother of Leonard Clarke (Gail). Fondly remembered by...

Jun 18, 2016

MRS. KATHLEEN MARGARET OXNER Of Sundridge Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday June 18, 2016 in her 98th year. Kay Oxner (nee Hubacheck), beloved wife of the late Max Oxner. Dear mother of Cyril Oxner. Predeceased by brothers Victor, Bill and Doug. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the late...

Jun 14, 2016

MRS. MILLICENT HAYES (nee Still) of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Tuesday June 14, 2016. Mrs. Millicent Hayes, beloved wife of the late Thomas Gordon Hayes, was in her 102nd year. Dear mother of Tom Hayes. Loving daughter of the late Olive and James Still and predeceased by sister Margaret Beacham. Private family...

Jun 6, 2016

MRS. FLORENCE CROSSTHWAITE In loving memory of Florence Crossthwaite (nee Legault) who passed away at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Monday, June 6th, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John Crossthwaite (predeceased February 26, 2016). Loving mother of the late Rita Smith (surviving husband Frank Smith) of Powassan, the late Tom Jarbeau, Therese...

Jun 2, 2016

AL JONES of Burk's Falls Peacefully at his home on Thursday June 2, 2016. Al Jones, beloved husband of Lynn, was in his 71st year. Dear father of Terri Jenkins and Quinn Jones. Proud grandfather of Shane, Allisha (Ahren), Ryan, Brianne, Mason and Destiny. Al is survived by his brother Ron Jones (Debbie) and will be fondly remembered by Russ...

Jun 2, 2016

ELIZABETH IRENE PHINNEY of Toronto Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday June 2, 2016. Elizabeth Phinney was in her 58th year. Dear daughter of the late Norman and Mable Phinney. Beloved sister of Enid, Bruce, Lil, Janis, Tink, Bing, Susan and Angela and predeceased by brothers Jerry and Ronald. Elizabeth will be fondly...

May 30, 2016

MRS. ELVA CAROLINE MERRY Of Sundridge Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday May 30, 2016 in her 97th year. Elva Merry (nee Snow), beloved wife of the late Alge Merry. Loving mother of Frank Merry (Lana), Gordon Merry (Joye) and Dianne Merry-Brooks (Wayne). Cherished grandmother of Sean Merry (Tara), Kristian Merry,...

May 19, 2016

MR. JOHN WALLACE TOUGH Of Eastholme and formerly of South River Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Thursday May 19, 2016 in his 95th year. Wally Tough, beloved husband of Jean Tough (nee Schell). Dear father of Sharon Stenning (Lorne), Jeff Tough and the late Jay Tough. Loving grandfather of Rob Stenning (Christine), Heather Knoll (Dave), Jessica Gunson (Andrew), Jacob...

May 7, 2016

MRS. LILLIAN DORIS MILNE of Sundridge

Suddenly and peacefully with her family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday May 7, 2016 in her 85th year. Doris Milne (nee Moore), beloved wife of the late Alvin Milne. Dear mother of Lillian Fowler (Bill), late Rob Milne (late Gail), Joyce Buchanan (Clare), Ken...

Mar 2, 2016

MR. EUGENE PRESTON of Huntsville

Suddenly at his home in Huntsville on Wednesday March 2, 2016 in his 91st year. Eugene Preston, beloved husband of 68 years of Edna Preston (nee McNalty). Dear father of David Preston (Gail), Donna van der Valk (Peter) and Christine Bainbridge. Loving grandpa of Sean Preston, Andrea Dykman (Brad), Carlin...

Feb 1, 2016

DONALD SEMPLE "Don" of Lake Cecebe

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Monday February 1, 2016  after a courageous battle with cancer.  Don Semple, beloved partner of Sandra (Sandy) Johnstone, was in his 82nd year. Dear father of Gary (Dorothy), Gregg (Patti) and step father to Debbie, Scott (Belinda) and Tricia (George). Proud...

Dec 30, 2015

MRS. EVYLEN EILEEN MAECK of South River

Peacefully at Waters Edge Care Community in North Bay on Wednesday December 30, 2015 in her 94th year. Ev Maeck (nee Loney), beloved wife of the late Orville "Bob" Maeck. Dear mother of Nancy Warren (Alex), Marilyn Panton (Alan), late Carol Jordan and mother in law of Don...

Dec 28, 2015

GEORGE H. COTTRELL

of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday December 28, 2015 in his 73rd year.

George Cottrell, beloved husband of Linda Cottrell.

Dear father of George Jr. Cottrell (Sherrine), Jason Cottrell, Steven Cottrell (Bobbie) and stepfather of Darrell Phinney (Lee-Ila).

Loving...

Dec 20, 2015

MR. REGINALD EDWARD MILNE Of Sundridge

After a brief illness at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday December 20, 2015 in his 94th year. Reg Milne, beloved husband of Violet Milne (nee Kent). Dear father of Ralph (Brenda), Keith, Glenn (Laura) and Bonnie (Dave). Loving grandfather of Joe Milne, Cohen and Trent Black....

Apr 25, 2015

FANNIE ANNETTA SMITH of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday April 25, 2015 in her 96th year. Fannie Smith (nee Parkes), beloved wife of the late Howard Smith. Dear mother of Franklin Smith (Sharon and late Rita), Donald Smith (Bernie), late Howard Smith, Mervin Smith (Betty Anne), Faye Racicot (late Paul), Janice Brownrigg (Bill), Michael Smith (Peggy), Francis...

Apr 19, 2015

JUDY TOWNSEND of Sundridge Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday April 19, 2015. Judy Townsend, beloved partner of Harvey Wuilleme, was in her 54th year, Loving mother of Johnathan Venner (Christina), Erin Venner and Amanda Arch. Stepmother to Ashley Lalonde and Beverly Jarvis (Derek). Proud grandmother of Selby Anne, Gabriella, Emelia, Kolby and Aden. Dear daughter of...

Apr 17, 2015

MRS. RITA RUSSELL of Burk's Falls (nee Page) Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday April 17, 2015. Mrs. Rita Russell, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Russell, was in her 76th year. Dear mother of Doug (Elizabeth), April (Mike), Brenda (Rob), Donna (Dan), Terry (Joyce) and Lois (Stan). Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 29 great...

Apr 12, 2015

MEL DUNFORD Of South River Passed away peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2015 in his 74th year. Mel leaves behind his beloved wife Mary (nee Matheson) of nearly 30 years; his former spouse Leona (nee Stacey); his sons Steven, Mark, James and daughter Beverly. Mel was the very proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Mel would be the first to admit...