Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2015

MRS. LAURA MURRAY of Burk's Falls (nee Metcalf) Peacefully at Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Friday April 10, 2015. Mrs. Laura Murray, beloved wife of the late Ferdinand, was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Frances Benedet (Gary), Joan Malek (Paul), David Murray (Darleen) and predeceased by daughters Gloria Warwick (late David) and Mary Ann Beard...

Apr 10, 2015

MRS. ANNE HILL of Burk's Falls (nee Weaver) Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday April 10, 2015. Mrs. Anne Hill, beloved wife of Tim Hill was 69 years of age. Loving mother of Brett (Jacky) and Aaron (Melissa). Proud grandmother of Devon, MacKenzie, Eric, Andrew, Sean and Nathan. Great grandmother of Charlotte. Anne is survived by her brother William...

Apr 3, 2015

MRS. MARGARET FEAVER formerly of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday April 3, 2015. Mrs. Margaret Feaver, beloved wife of the late Spencer Feaver, was 98 years of age. Dear mother of Rachel and the late David. Cherished grandmother of David, Gerald, Louise and Robert. Proud great grandmother of Kari and Sarah. Margaret will be fondly remembered...

Mar 27, 2015

MRS. BLANCHE HICKS of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday March 27, 2015 in her 96th year. Blanche Hicks (nee Crisp), beloved wife of the late Joe Hicks. Dear mother of Joe Hicks, Noreen Hamm (Fred), Peter Hicks (Sheila), Margaret Hicks, mother-in-law of Leann Hicks (Byron Parker) and predeceased by son Tom Hicks. Loving grandmother of Andy (Angela),...

Mar 27, 2015

MR. JOHN BOWERS of Emsdale Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday March 27, 2015. Mr. John Bowers, beloved husband of Gloria (nee McEachern) was in his 75th year. Dear father of June Hebert and Daniel Bowers. Loving son of the late Isabella Goodwin and Allan William Bowers. Dear brother of Joan Timbers, Dianne Miller, Roy Bowers (Kelly)...

Mar 20, 2015

TIMOTHY PAUL ARMSTRONG of Burk's Falls Peacefully, yet unexpectedly in Burk's Falls on Friday March 20, 2015. Tim was in his 59th year. Dear father of Emily Armstrong. Cherished son of Ruth and the late Art Armstrong. Beloved brother of Faye Armstrong (Greg Field). Loving uncle of Jordan, Katelyn and Jessica. Tim was dearly loved and will be sorely missed...

Mar 18, 2015

BARBARA ELAINE SALLMEN (nee Armstrong) of Kearney "LAINIE" Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday March 18, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family. A private celebration of Lainie's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel. If desired, memorial donations to a trust fund for Lainie's children would be...