Obituaries
Mary Keppy
Oct 2, 2013
MISS MARY ELIZABETH KEPPY "Betty" formerly of Toronto Peacefully at Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Wednesday October 2, 2013. Miss Betty Keppy was in her 90th year. Beloved daughter of the late Amos and Elizabeth (nee Dixon) Keppy. Sister of the late Colin Keppy and the late Reba Garnett. Betty is survived by her brother in law...
Isobel Shorney
Sep 29, 2013
MRS. ISOBEL MAY SHORNEY (nee Gidney) formerly of Katrine and Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday September 29, 2013. Mrs. Isobel Shorney, beloved wife of the late Colin Shorney, was in her 97th year. Loving mother of Gary Shorney (Kathy), Bruce Shorney (Jane), Susan Shorney, Linda Maurer (Dan) and late David Shorney. Proud grandmother of...
Victor Stenning
Sep 25, 2013
MR. VICTOR ERNEST STENNING of Sundridge Peacefully entered into rest with our Lord at Cassellholme in North Bay on Wednesday September 25, 2013 in his 99th year. Vic Stenning, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Stenning (nee Harkness). Dear father of Lorne Stenning (Sharon) of Sundridge, Brad Stenning (Nancy) of Callander and predeceased by daughter Linda Arbour. Loving grandfather of...
Kenneth French
Sep 24, 2013
MR. KENNETH EARL FRENCH of Powassan and formerly of South River and Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Tuesday September 24, 2013 in his 92nd year. Ken French, beloved husband of the late Betty French (nee Scrivens). Dear father of Earle French (Kate), Rick French, Bob French (Linda) and Bonnie Hibbert (Russ). Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren, several great...
Gordon Sweeney
Sep 23, 2013
MR. GORDON MULFORD SWEENEY of Sundridge Passed away at Leisureworld in Orillia on Monday September 23, 2013 in his 92nd year. Gord Sweeney, beloved husband of the late Annie Sweeney (nee Woods). Dear father of Penny Sweeney-MacDonald (Roger) and Vicki McBride (Brian). Loving grandfather of Jason, Doug, Marnie and great grandfather of Kaeli, Jacob, Madeline, Evan, Niki, Davey, Cheyanne and...

Elizabeth Slaney
Sep 12, 2013
ELIZABETH LAURA SLANEY Elizabeth (Beth) Laura Slaney died peacefully at her Magnetawan home on Thursday September 12, 2013. Beth was in her 92nd year. Beth was the granddaughter of Walter and Frederika Knight who pioneered a move to Burk's Falls in the mid 1800's establishing the Knight Brothers Lumber Mill. The Knights raised a family of three children: Lynda, Edgar...
Doris Coombs
Aug 26, 2013
MRS. DORIS ANGELINE COOMBS of Magnetawan Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Monday August 26, 2013. Mrs. Doris Coombs was in her 76th year. Beloved mother of the late Marty Coombs. Doris is survived by her sister Margie Bartlett and will be fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky...
Elmer Appleyard
Aug 24, 2013
MR. ELMER SIDNEY APPLEYARD formerly of Emsdale Peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst on Saturday August 24, 2013. Mr. Elmer Appleyard, beloved husband of the late Irene, was in his 77th year. Dear father of Sidney, Patty (Trevor Copley), Raymond (Marilyn), Gord (Cherie) and Dave (Marie). Proud grandfather of Steven, Travis, Ashley, Dawson, Thomas, Harley, Codie and Nicole. Great grandfather...
Helen Gilchrist
Aug 19, 2013
MRS. HELEN IRENE GILCHRIST (nee Rickward) Of Huntsville and formerly of Kearney Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday August 19, 2013. Mrs. Helen Gilchrist was in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Carroll Gilchrist. Dear mother of Wayne (Kelly) and Doug (Brenda). Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Bryan, Andrew, Katie, Tyler, Morgan and Wade. Great grandmother to...
Doreen Swan
Aug 8, 2013
DOREEN SWAN Of Manhattan, New York City Doreen's death occurred at the Amsterdam Nursing Home in New York City on Thursday August 8, 2013. Doreen Swan, cherished sister of Jennifer Furtney (late Albert) of Burk's Falls. Dear aunt of George D.K. Furtney (Tara) and great aunt of Lennon P.S. Furtney. Predeceased by her parents James and Mattie Swan and her...
Marjorie Fowler
Aug 8, 2013
MRS. MARJORIE ELEANOR FOWLER of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Hutsville on Thursday August 8, 2013 in her 89th year. Marj Fowler (nee McCaig), beloved wife of the late Aubrey Fowler. Dear mother of Paul Fowler (Palm) of Burk's Falls. Loving grandmother of Kim Elliott (Dwight), Tracy Fowler (Pat), Daryl Fowler (Jennifer) and great grandmother of...
Birdie Mitchell
Aug 7, 2013
MRS. BIRDIE MITCHELL (NEE JUDD) Passed away peacefully into the presence of her Saviour at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek, Ontario on Wednesday August 7, 2013 in her 92nd year. One last breath here on earth, and the next, breathing celestial air and walking streets of gold. Predeceased by her loving husbands; Wallace Millar, T.E. Harley and...
Fred Stermsek
Aug 5, 2013
MR. FRED STERMSEK of Kearney Passed away peacefully at his Golden Pond on Monday August 5, 2013 with his cherished wife of 50 years, his adored niece and his four legged best friend, Koko, by his side. Fred Stermsek, of Kearney, beloved husband of Elizabeth, was in his 76th year. Treasured uncle of Stacey. Loved brother of Klaus (Dagmar). Loving...
Les Harrison
Jul 27, 2013
MR. LES HARRISON of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday July 27, 2013 in his 94th year. Les Harrison, beloved husband of the late Thelma Harrison (nee Edwards). Dear father of Doreen Wood (late Chuck), Elaine Summers (Eric), Betty Brydle (Sid) and Leslie Folliott (Don). Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild....
Bonny Lightfoot
Jul 23, 2013
MRS. BONNY LORRAINE LIGHTFOOT of Emsdale Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday July 23, 2013. Bonny Lightfoot, beloved companion of Charlie Taylor, was in her 68th year. Bonny is a beloved mother, grandmother and will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210...
Jim Potter
Jul 20, 2013
JIM POTTER of Sprucedale Peacefully at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre on Saturday July 20, 2013. Jim Potter, beloved husband of Pauline, was in his 65th year. Loving father of Jamie (Jennifer), Danny (Amy), Victor, Richard (Samantha) and Emily (Devon). Proud grandfather of Cecily, Katie, Quinton, Anna and Gryphon. Cherished son of the late Basil and Jean Potter. Dear brother of...
Phyllis Dempster
Jul 17, 2013
MRS. PHYLLIS RUTH DEMPSTER of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Wednesday July 17, 2013 in her 89th year. Phyllis Dempster (nee Stonehouse), beloved wife of the late James Henderson Dempster. Dear mother of Karen Elizabeth Dzupina (John) of South River and Peter Charles Dempster of Mississauga. Loving grandmother of Melissa Dzupina of South River. Fondly remembered by her...
Audrey Bryant
Jul 16, 2013
MRS. AUDREY BRYANT (nee Ring) of Huntsville and formerly of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Tuesday July 16, 2013. Mrs. Audrey Bryant, beloved wife of the late Bayard Bryant, was in her 92nd year. Dear sister of the late Doris Ashbee (late Jack), late Roscoe Ring (late Violet), late Ernest Ring (Elsie) and the late Theresa...

Mervin O'Brien
Jul 9, 2013
MR. MERVIN LLOYD O'BRIEN of Sundridge Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday July 9, 2013 in his 66th year. Merv O'Brien, beloved husband of Barb O'Brien (nee Peters) of Sundridge. Dear father of Shauna O'Brien of Sundridge and Ray O'Brien of Red Deer Alberta. Loving grandfather of Hayden and Joel O'Brien. Cherished son of Vera O'Brien...
Rita Ball
Jul 7, 2013
MRS. RITA LILLIAN BALL of South River Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday July 7, 2013 in her 65th year. Rita Ball (nee Barry), beloved wife of Colin Ball. Dear mother of Bill Ball, Joyce Ball and Kerry Schmidt (Terry). Loving grandmother of Michaela, Christopher, Aidan, Christina and step grandmother of Daniel, Stephanie...
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