Obituaries

MR. WILFRED HOLLARD "Wilf" Of Magnetawan Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 20, 2010. Mr. Wilf Hollard was in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Fran Hollard (nee Thomson). Dear father of John Hollard (Karen), Donna Kivell (Vince) and Mary Hollard (Steve Plumbtree). Predeceased by daughter Lynda. Cherished grandfather of Michael Hollard, Lori Hollard (Mark McGlynn),...

ERNEST A. CRILLY of East Bear Lake Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 24, 2017. Ernie Crilly, beloved husband of the late Gail Crilly, was in his 83rd year. Step father of Sherry Willey, Terry Willey and James Willey (Grace). Ernie will be fondly remembered by all of his family, friends and neighbours. Private arrangements have...

MRS. JESSIE JOSEPHINE O'BRIEN Of Sundridge At the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday January 10, 2012 in her 89th year. Jessie O'Brien (nee Noll), beloved wife to the late Charles O'Brien. Dear mother of Helen French of Newmarket and Harold O'Brien (late Yvonne) of Sundridge. Loving grandmother of Tracy Gordon, Dan O'Brien (Carmen), Brian French (Krista) and great...

MRS. JACKIE DEGAGNER (nee Caissey) of North Bay After a lengthy illness at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday December 30, 2011. Mrs. Jackie Degagner was in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Willy Degagner of North Bay. Dear mother of Catherine Degagner of North Bay. Jackie is survived by the Caissey family, other relatives and many dear...

MR. SAMUEL H. MARTIN Of South River Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 23, 2014 in his 90th year. Sam Martin, beloved husband of Elaine Martin (nee Croucher) of South River. Dear father of Joy Vey (Clyde), Mike Martin, Lorraine Page-Bauman (Dennis), David Martin (Carol), Sammy Martin, Paul Martin (Gillian) and Jerry Martin (Kim). Loving grandfather...

MR. JOHN R. MASSEL Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday September 7, 2011. Mr. John Massel was in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Hanlon). Dear father of Isabel (Shawn), Kim (Scott), Patience, John Jr. and Harold (Darlene). Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. John is predeceased by his parents...

MR. ALDON SCHLOSSER Of Port Carmen Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday April 22, 2011. Mr. Aldon Schlosser was in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Beatrice. Dear father of Anthony and Tamara. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Brieana, Claudia, Calista and Selena. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in...

MR. BUD LEIGH Of Scotia Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday September 22, 2010. Mr. Bud Leigh was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Marks). Dear father of Jim Leigh (Jennifer), Linda Leigh-Ross (Greg) and Brenda Milne (Ralph). Proud grandfather of Erin, Andrea, Rebecca and Matthew. Loving great grandfather of Sofia, Elise, Juliette, Spencer...

MR. LARRY O'ROURKE Of South River Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday May 14, 2010 in his 85th year. Larry O'Rourke, beloved husband of Barbara O'Rourke (nee Taylor) of South River. Dear father of Nancy O'Rourke, Patti Toohy (Daniel), Jim O'Rourke (Susan) and John O'Rourke (Judy). Loving grandfather of Sarah, Jennifer, Erin, Nicholas, Brianne, Noah and Jordan....

MR. JOHN DAVID SMELLIE of Burk's Falls At his home on Saturday October 28, 2017. John Smellie, beloved partner of Nancy Ibbitson, was in his 79th year. Dear father of Dave and Mark Smellie and Renee Smith (John). Grandfather of Chris and Jack. Brother of Jean and Bill (Libby). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster...

MRS. LINDA DARLENE MAKI of Sprucedale (nee Burke) Suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Tuesday August 19, 2014. Mrs. Linda Maki, beloved wife of Paul Maki, was in her 68th year. Dear mother of Jeff Maki (Angela). Proud grandmother of Kayla and Jessica Maki. Loving sister of Bill (Edith), Joan (Ed), Sharon (late Vince) and the late Fred....

MRS. EILEEN ROBINS of Robins Flats Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Sundridge on Thursday June 1, 2017 in her 76th year. Eileen Robins (nee Quan), beloved wife of Douglas Robins. Dear mother of Darrel Robins (Darlene), Ivan Robins, Glen Robins (Kelly) and Cynthia Robins. Loving nana of Joseph, Jesse, Ashley, Michael, Megan, Lindsay, Greg, Jeffery, Adam,...

MR. MAX KENDALL SAUNDERS of Katrine Suddenly, but with his family at home on Monday February 27, 2017. Mr. Max Saunders, beloved husband of the late Margot Saunders (nee Bleck), was in his 86th year. Dear father of Andrew, Trevor and Frank Saunders (Mariah). Proud grandfather of Atticus, Wheeler, Kristopher and Garette. Max is survived by his sister Evelyn (Dennis),...

MR. ERNEST "ERNIE" ALFRED RYE Of Port Perry and formerly of Clear Lake After many bouts with Pneumonia at the Lakeridge Hospital in Port Perry on Friday October 24, 2014 in his 76th year. Ernie Rye, beloved husband of Helen Rye (nee Book). Loving father of Michelle Urie (Brian), Richard Rye (Ana) and Robert Rye (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Erin,...

MR. GEORGE SENIOR of Minden and formerly of Sundridge Veteran of WWII Peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Saturday November 18, 2017 in his 94th year. George Senior, beloved husband of Irene Senior (nee Good). Dear father of Nancy Craig (Roger), Lanny Senior, Shannon Perizzolo (Graz), Beth Ann Haid and Laura King (Kevin). Loving grandfather of Barry,...

MRS. JULIA PEARCE (nee Marshall) Of Sprucedale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 27, 2011. Mrs. Julia Pearce was in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Pearce. Dear mother of Ted (Deanna) of Kirkland Lake, Harry (Elizabeth) of Sundridge, Donna Crump (Harry) of Huntsville and predeceased by son Albert. Cherished grandmother of Derrick, Dale,...

MRS. BONNIE UKRAINEC Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at her residence in Burk's Falls on Saturday December 25, 2010 in her 56th year. Bonnie Ukrainec (nee Hampson), beloved mother of Chris, Kevin and Andrew Ukrainec all of Burk's Falls. Dear sister of Linda Blackmore and Bob Hampson. Best friend for 30 years of Larry Ukrainec. Predeceased by her parents Frank and...

MR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH ANIOL Of Lount Township Suddenly on Tuesday November 7, 2017 at the age of 61. Chris Aniol, much loved dad of Adam Aniol (Sarah Neil) and Angela Aniol (Kenneth Alcock). Proud Dzia Dzia of Quinn. Cherished son of Anna and the late Henry Aniol. Dear brother of Lorraine Aniol (Ian Finlayson), the late Edward Aniol and uncle...

MR. ROBERT AYNSLEY MOORE "Bob" of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday November 2, 2013. Mr. Bob Moore, beloved husband of Beverley-Anne, was in his 72nd year. Dear father of Robert Jr. (Amanda), Marianne (Zach), David (Kim), Kevin (Tammy), Wayne (Connie), Randy, the late Cheryl and the late Edward. Proud grandfather of Kendra, Elizabeth, Malaki, Makayla,...

MR. JIM PETTIT of Magnetawan Suddenly as his home in Magnetawan on Saturday March 22, 2014. Mr. Jim Pettit, beloved husband and best friend of Dianne, was in his 71st year. Jim is survived by his sister Judy Barnes and will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. A celebration of life will be conducted at the...