Obituaries

MRS. MARGARET JOYCE VAN DUZEN (nee Rand) of Emsdale Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 30, 2011. Mrs. Margaret Van Duzen was in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Van Duzen Senior. Dear mother of Henry (Pam), late Edward (Lee), Bill, Joyce (George) and predeceased by infant son Norman. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Mark,...

MR. FREDERICK LEONARD WHITTINGTON of Brampton, formerly of Caledon and Pevensey. Suddenly at his home in Brampton on Sunday January 8, 2017. Mr. Frederick Whittington, beloved husband of Thora (nee Stevenson), was in his 86th year. Dear father of Edmund (Rhonda), Evan (Debbie). Owen (Linda), Deneice (Rodney), Ian (Wanda) and Duane (Janice). Proud grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of...

MRS. SHIRLEY J. ROWLEY Of Emsdale Peacefully at her residence in Emsdale on Thursday December 18th, 2008. Mrs. Shirley Joan Rowley was in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil S. Rowley. Dear mother of Barry (Pat), Denny (Lynn), Terry (Brenda), Kenny (Laura), Garth (Jenelle), Garry (Jody). Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many. Dear sister of Leo...

MRS. JOYCE BUCHANAN of Sundridge Suddenly and peacefully with her family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday May 13, 2016 in her 64th year. Joyce Buchanan (nee Milne), beloved wife of Clare Buchanan. Dear mother of Dana Clouthier (André), Keri Clark (Ross), Jodi Fisher (Trevor), Rory Buchanan (Jennifer) and Skye Dell (Bob). Loving grandma...

MRS. JOYCE IRENE RAAFLAUB (nee Woolley) Of Huntsville and formerly of Burk's Falls and Magnetawan At Muskoka Landing in Huntsville with peace and love in her heart Joyce went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 25, 2012. Mrs. Joyce Raaflaub, beloved wife of the late Harvey Raaflaub was in her 90th year. She is survived by her...

HUGH CHARLES MANUELL of Emsdale After a short final battle, Hugh Charles Manuell passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loves ones. Despite his illnesses, he lived a very full life. True to form, Hugh died as he lived: on his own terms. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary and three daughters Christine,...

MRS. DIANE CAROL WHITWAM of Sturgeon Falls and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully with her family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday February 13, 2018 in her 75th year. Diane Whitwam (nee Runstedler), beloved wife of John Whitwam. Loving mom of John Whitwam (Janet), Steve Whitwam, Jeff Whitwam and Heather dePeuter (Mike). Proud Nanny of...

MR. OLAVI TURUNEN of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday July 25, 2017. Olavi Turunen, beloved husband of Raija, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Ulla Theoret and the late Peter Turunen. Proud grandfather of Thomas, Paul and Hans. Dear brother of Eila Soikkonen of Finland, Jouko Turunen of the Canary Islands and the...

MRS. SHIRLEY ANN LABELLE of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 15, 2017 in her 81st year. Shirley Labelle (nee Thompson), beloved wife of the late Leo Labelle. Dear mother of Kimberly and Gerald Labelle. Loving nanny of Scott, Matthew, Thomas, Leo and great nanny of Carson. Cherished sister of Sandra Hall (Wilf). Fondly...

MR. DOUGLAS LANG McDONALD (of Sundridge) Suddenly, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday April 9, 2011 in his 70th year. Doug McDonald, beloved husband of Carole McDonald (nee Gibson) of Sundridge. Dear father of Reverend Jamie McDonald (Carrie) of Sylvan Lake, Alberta and Michael McDonald of Barrie. Predeceased by his son Paul McDonald. Loving grandfather of Julie,...

MR. DAVID GORDON BEESLEY Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 12, 2009 at the age of 52 years. David Beesley, cherished fiancée of Linda Lichtmeyer of Burk's Falls. Beloved son of the late Marjorie and Ray Beesley of Burk's Falls, formerly of Toronto. Predeceased by brother Garry Beesley in 1998. Survived by nephew...

MRS. EVELYN MARIE WILLIS Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 3, 2011. Mrs. Evelyn Willis was in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Jim Willis. Dear mother of James, George (Leanne), Ron, Ed, Carla Therrien (Dano), John, Candice Brooks (Sam), Bobbi-Jo Ferris, Martha (Jamie) and Andrea (Steve). Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 1 great...

MR. CLIFFORD LAWRENCE MacKAY "Larry" Of Huntsville Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday November 29, 2012. Mr. Clifford MacKay was in his 84th year. Dear father of John, Cathy, Shelly and Terry. Survived by sister Jenny Atkinson of Shelburne, Nova Scotia and fondly remembered by Connie MacKay, Bill Brush and all of his grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives...

BEATRICE DAVIES Of South River Peacefully at her residence in South River on Thursday September 6, 2012 in her 77th year. Bea Davies (nee Craig), beloved wife of Bob Davies. Dear mother of Heather Davies (Rob Straby), Robyn Davies (Babs Aiyede) and Judy Davies (Brian Stevenson). Loving grandmother of Rhys, Foster, Ethan, Michelle, Cecilia, Isabel, Bayo, Elizabeth and Erica Jane....

MRS. BEATRICE IRENE WYLIE Of Ahmic Harbour Peacefully with her family by her side at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday April 16, 2010 in her 84th year. Beatrice Wylie (nee Crossman) was predeceased by her husband of fifty-six years, Arnold Wylie and her infant daughter Mary Lou. Beloved mother of Faye Cooper (Roy) and Marlene Ladd (Floyd). Loving grandmother of...

DR. GEORGE GORUN Of Emsdale Suddenly at his residence in Emsdale on Friday December 21, 2012 Dr. George Gorun was in his 74th year. Dear father of Dragos, Mike (Julia) and Ian (Renping). Proud grandfather of Helen, Diane and Leo. Fondly remembered by Constanta Gorun (Steve Cseko). Loving son of Paraschiva and the late Gheorghe Senior. Beloved brother of Rodica....

MISS SARA IVY JEAN CHARLESON Of Lakefield Suddenly in Warsaw, Ontario as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Saturday June 6, 2009 in her 19th year. Sara Charleson, beloved daughter of Patti and Dennis Simons and the late Sennen Charleson. Dear sister of Marleah, Ivy and Ian. Predeceased by her grandparents Alice and Vern Lundin, Jean and Steven...

RON ATTWELL of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday December 4, 2017 in his 83rd year. Ron Attwell, beloved husband of Betty Attwell (nee McCreary). Loving dad of Rhonda Theberge (Greg), Bob Attwell (Terri) and Steve Attwell (Fanny). Proud papa of Racquel, Brett, Marly, Kristi (Keith), Laura, Zach, Cole, Shaw (Missy) and great grandfather of Layla....

BRENT GORDON BENN Of Waterloo and formerly of Emsdale Brent joined the festivities with his parents to continue celebrating life on Sunday May 13, 2018. Brent was the loving fiancé of Tracy Gowdy and loved by her children: Amber (Bryce), Aaliyah, Grayson, Austin, Kayla; and her parents: Nancy and Arnold. Dear grandson of Gord and Gail Benn, Florida McQueen and...

DAVE SPRATT of Magnetawan Suddenly at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Saturday August 19, 2017. Dave Spratt, beloved husband of Patricia (Trix) was in his 71st year. Dear father of the late Keith Spratt and father in law to Connie Spratt. Proud grandfather of Rielly-Mae Spratt, Cullen and Cody Bowers and great grandfather of Jaylyn-Rose Spratt. Dave is survived...