Obituaries

James Walker

James Walker

Feb 25, 2012

MR. JAMES HOWARD WALKER Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday February 25, 2012 in his 79th year. Jim Walker, beloved husband of Evelyn Walker (nee Willoughby). Dear father of Katharine Flynn, Elaine Campbell (Todd), John Walker, Jim Walker (Julie) and Janice Elliott (Ken). Loving grandfather of Erin, Dana, Zack, T.J., Mitch, Lily-Anne, Jacob and...

Lena Alexander

Lena Alexander

Feb 15, 2012

MRS. LENA ALEXANDER Of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge Lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #467 Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday February 15, 2012 in her 88th year. Lena Alexander (nee Russell), beloved wife of the late Wilfred Alexander. Dear mother of Lois (Ted), Dan (Judy), Larry (Mary-Ann), Peter (Linda) and Sam....

Esther Saunders

Esther Saunders

Feb 15, 2012

MRS. ESTHER MAE SAUNDERS Of South River Went to be with her Lord peacefully at home after a brief illness on Wednesday February 15, 2012 in her 65th year. Esther Saunders (nee Martin), beloved wife of Bob Saunders. Dear step mother of Christina Baird (Jeff) and Trevor Saunders (Beth). Loving grandmother of Hayden and Mason. Cherished sister of Miriam Brubacher...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Feb 13, 2012

MRS. MARY M. SMITH Of Magnetawan Peacefully at West Parry Sound Health Centre on Monday February 13, 2012. Mrs. Mary Smith was in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman C. Smith. Dear mother of Wayne, late Wenda Moore (Don), Merrilee Chapman (Jim), Barry (Christine), Cheryl Battle (Keith Adamson), Lenore Morris (Bob) and Darla Kivell (Dan). Cherished grandmother...

Mary Kent

Mary Kent

Feb 13, 2012

MRS. MARY JANE KENT Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday February 13, 2012. Mrs. Mary Kent was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Kent. Dear mother of Ronald, Everett (Diane Zaharie), Murray (Wanda Green), Marna Butson (Jim) and Heather Houghton (Vern). Cherished grandmother of Erin, Lucas (Amy), Jordan (Sofia), Michelle, Keira...

Brenda Calhoun

Brenda Calhoun

Feb 11, 2012

MRS. BRENDA CALHOUN Of Orillia Peacefully at the Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Saturday February 11, 2012 in her 70th year. Brenda Calhoun (nee Hill), beloved mother of Tanya Agnew (Ray) of Burk's Falls. Loving grandmother of Justin and Piper Agnew. Former wife of Roy Calhoun. Dear sister of Marlene Hinds and the late Marilyn Dunlop. Fondly remembered by...

Murray Webber

Murray Webber

Feb 4, 2012

MR. MURRAY GORDON WEBBER Of Burk's Falls It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Murray Gordon Webber on February 4, 2012. Born in Burk's Falls on July 26, 1933 to his proud parents Joshua Webber and Ina Grace Webber (Nicholls). Murray is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 44 years, Eva Webber (Carlson/Anderson)...

Ronald Cooper

Ronald Cooper

Jan 16, 2012

MR. RONALD NEWTON COOPER Of South River Peacefully at Hospice Huntsville on Monday January 16, 2012 in his 75th year. Ron Cooper, beloved husband of Verna Cooper (nee Austin). Dear father of Juanita Cooper, Patricia Rogers (Don), Natalie Stuart (Ben) and Maria Cooper (Luc). Loving grandfather of Natasha, Joshua, Holly, Matthew and Luke. Cherished brother of Roy Cooper (Faye) and...

Lowell Flowers

Lowell Flowers

Jan 14, 2012

MR. LOWELL LEVI FLOWERS Of South River Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Saturday January 14, 2012 in his 83rd year. Lowell Flowers, beloved husband of the late Carolyn Flowers (nee McDowell). Dear father of Blair (Linda) and Vivian Flowers. Loving grandfather of Robert Flowers (Tammy), Laura Fidler (Mike), Josef Flowers (Amber) and great grandfather of Levi and Sofia....

Myrtle Rowntree

Myrtle Rowntree

Jan 12, 2012

MRS. MYRTLE GERTRUDE ROWNTREE Of Burks Falls Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga on Thursday January 12, 2012. Mrs. Myrtle Rowntree, beloved wife of Frank Edward Rowntree for 65 years, was in her 88th year. Loved mother of Bob (Jan) and Jean (late Rob). Loving grandmother of Alisha, Jake, Kyla, Jared, Arron and the late Sara. Dearest great grandmother...

Nyla Maurer

Nyla Maurer

Jan 11, 2012

MRS. NYLA NOREM MAURER Of Sundridge Suddenly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday January 11, 2012 in her 82nd year. Nyla Maurer, beloved wife of the late Richard Launt Maurer and the late Ben Mathieson. Loving mother of Sherry Case Maurer (Mike Lawrence) of Rock Island, Illinois, the late Neil Launt Maurer, Nina Norem Maurer...

Anna Jenkins

Anna Jenkins

Jan 10, 2012

MRS. ANNA JENKINS Of Powassan and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Tuesday January 10, 2012 in her 105th year. Anna Jenkins (nee Crozier), beloved wife of the late Isaac Jenkins. Dear mother of Mary Schmidt (John) of Powassan, Murray Jenkins of Edmonton, Joe Jenkins (Helen) of North Bay and Sheila Hicks (Peter) of Wahnapitae. Loving grandmother...

Carrie Lee

Carrie Lee

Dec 25, 2011

MRS. CARRIE LEE Formerly of Huntsville Peacefully at Leisureworld-Muskoka in Gravenhurst on Sunday December 25, 2011. Mrs. Carrie Lee was in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Tom Lee and dear mother to Gloria Wade (Donn). Sister to Betty Dracus, Poppy Harbinson, Marcia Miller and Jim Cox. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210...

Carroll Bolender

Carroll Bolender

Dec 23, 2011

MRS. CARROLL BOLENDER Formerly of North Bay Peacefully at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Friday December 23, 2011 in her 90th year. Carroll Bolender (nee Sanderson), beloved wife of the late Glen Bolender Dear sister of Shirley Chadwick (Alan-deceased), Edna Nigh (Bill), Marjory Tatton (Frank-deceased). Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Blanche Sanderson, brothers Gordon Sanderson...

Edward Harmer

Edward Harmer

Dec 22, 2011

MR. TED HARMER Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Thursday December 22, 2011 in his 80th year. Ted Harmer, beloved husband of Shirley Harmer (nee Smith) of Sundridge. Dear father of Brian Harmer (Carla) of Sundridge. Loving grandfather of Justus Harmer. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and many friends in the...

Elizabeth Trolove

Elizabeth Trolove

Dec 19, 2011

ELIZABETH WYNDHAM TROLOVE Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday December 19, 2011 in her 62nd year. Liz Trolove, beloved daughter of the late Ronald and Ina Trolove. Loving niece of Velma Brown of Flinton and fondly remembered by many cousins and friends. Visitors are invited to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Dempster...

Yvonne O'Brien

Yvonne O'Brien

Dec 12, 2011

MRS. YVONNE O'BRIEN Of Sundridge Entered into rest after a lengthy struggle with Cancer on Monday December 12, 2011 in her 67th year. Yvonne O'Brien (nee White), beloved wife of Harold O'Brien of Sundridge. Dear mother of Dan O'Brien (Carmen) of Cache Bay. Loving grandma of Emilie and Patrick. Cherished sister of Mary Andison (John), Heather Stanford (Mike) and Ross...

Myrtle Hughes

Myrtle Hughes

Nov 12, 2011

MRS. MYRTLE IRENE HUGHES Of Utterson and formerly of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Tudor Manor in Utterson on Saturday November 12, 2011 in her 94th year. Myrtle Hughes (nee Reeds), beloved wife of the late Herb Hughes. Dear mother of Irene King (Russ) of Fredericton, N.B. and Bill Hughes (Connie) of Burk's Falls. Loving grandmother of Tracy, Connie, Randy and...

Ruth Chrest

Ruth Chrest

Nov 2, 2011

MRS. RUTH MARIE CHREST Of South River Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday November 2, 2011 in her 64th year. Ruth Chrest (nee Fuller), beloved wife of Sam Chrest of South River. Dear mother of Bob Chrest (Shannon), Candy Chrest (Brian), and Teresa Chrest. Loving grandmother of Melissa, Michael, Eric, Joshua, Steven, Megan, Tatem, Christopher and...

Joan Johnston

Joan Johnston

Oct 27, 2011

MRS. JOAN ADA JOHNSTON (nee Orton) of Emsdale Peacefully at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan on Thursday October 27, 2011. Mrs. Joan Johnston was in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wyatt Johnston. Dear mother of Robert (Wendy) of Whitby, David (Mary) of Powassan and Mary of Emsdale. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Eileen), Brad (Jill), Laura...