Obituaries
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...
Garry Taylor
Jul 6, 2013
MR. GARRY TAYLOR of Burk's Falls Peacefully in his home on Saturday July 6, 2013. Mr. Garry Taylor, beloved husband of Norma Taylor (nee Parry) was in his 70th year. Garry is survived by his sister Janette Lee (Arthur) and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Garry, a social butterfly, will be fondly remembered by all the...
Betty Mccollom
Jul 4, 2013
MRS. BETTY BERNICE McCOLLOM of Sundridge Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday July 4, 2013 in her 78th year. Betty McCollom (nee Coombs), beloved wife of the late Clarence McCollom. Dear mother of Edith Ballard (Fred) of Welland, Julia "Judy" Ludwig of Niagara Falls and Carolyn Weeden of Prince George, British Columbia. Loving grandmother of four...
Helen Metcalfe
Jun 29, 2013
MRS. HELEN MARGARET METCALFE formerly of Burk's Falls and Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday June 29, 2013 in her 84th year. Helen Metcalfe (nee Hoyle), beloved wife of the late Glenn Plant and the late Jack Metcalfe. Dear mother of Matt Plant (Linda) of Chisolm and Marsha Plant (Jay Quathamer) of Creston, British Columbia. Loving grandmother of...
Charlotte Newburn
Jun 7, 2013
MRS. CHARLOTTE JANIC MARIE NEWBURN of Sundridge Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday June 7, 2013 in her 68th year. Marie Newburn, beloved wife of Malcolm Newburn. Dear mother of Corina Evans (Bill), Christabelle Gore (Chris), Crystal Beyore (Jon) and Malcolm Newburn. Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Cherished sister of John Chisholm...
Allen White
May 31, 2013
MR. ALLEN HARRY WHITE of Huntsville and formerly of Kearney. Passed away suddenly at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Friday May 31, 2013. Mr. Allen White, loving partner of Bill Reill, was in his 78th year. Dear father of Mark White (Veronica), Sharon White-Sullivan, Allison White (Alan), Julie White (Chad), Lawrie Dexter (David) and Bill Reill Jr. Cherished grandfather of...
Heinz Ficken
May 25, 2013
MR. HEINZ DIETER FICKEN of Magnetawan Peacefully at his home on Saturday May 25, 2013. Mr. Heinz Ficken, beloved partner of Vida Coombes and dear husband of the late Joan Bryant, was in his 71st year. Step father of Cathy Hobden (Brian) and Barry MacCallum (Chris) Grandfather of Faith, Julie, Cassandra, Jason and Cody. Brother of Helga Lenga, Christa Edwards...
Laurie Parkes
May 25, 2013
MRS. LAURIE ELLEN PARKES of Sundridge Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Saturday May 25, 2013 in her 50th year. Laurie Parkes (nee Brownlee), beloved wife of Kevin Parkes. Dear mother of Jim (Lindsey) and Kristen Parkes. Loving grandmother of Ruby and Lyla Parkes. Cherished daughter of Carol Brownlee of Sundridge and Jerry Brownlee of Campbell River, British Columbia,...
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