Obituaries

DIANE MUMFORD (nee Tilson) of Magnetawan Surrounded by family and love at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday September 26, 2017. Diane Mumford, beloved wife of Don, was in her 71st year. Dear mother of Brad Mumford (Kellie) and Tracey LeGrand (Dave). Proud grandmother of Joshua, Brittany, Sophia and Benjamin. Diane is predeceased by her siblings Bud, Jim, Gil,...

MR. BLAINE DARBY Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 1, 2012. Mr. Blaine Darby was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Blair). Dear father of Lorraine Armstrong (Jerry), Calvin Darby, Wayne Darby, Tammy Darby and predeceased by son Dale Darby. Blaine will be fondly remembered by all his grandchildren,...

FRANCINE PORTER "Franny" of Katrine Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday December 8, 2017. Franny Porter, beloved wife of Randy Porter, was in her 61st year. Loving mother of Monica Enderlin (Luke Johnstone) and Francis Porter (Kimberly). Proud grandmother of Drake and one on the way (Gremlin). Dear daughter of Frances and the late Herbert Gohm. Franny is...

RAY KING of Magnetawan Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 30, 2017. Ray King, beloved husband of Linda Wylie, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Patti Paul (late Jurgen), Judi King (Eric Leslie) and Brenda King (Tom Stevenson). Proud grandfather of Jessica, Jodi (Gianni), Jennifer, Ian (Jodi), Timothy (Ashleigh), Chantal and great grandfather of Kaya,...

MR. JIM TAYLOR Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday June 17, 2011. Mr. Jim Taylor was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Ellie Taylor (August 7, 2010) Cherished father of Dev Wineck (late John) of Whitby. Proud grandfather of Watson Wineck (Cassie) of Sprucedale, Stirling Wineck (Sam) of Alliston and Taylor Wineck...

Peacefully at his home in Sundridge, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday August 15, 2018 in his 85th year. Ken Wilson, beloved husband of Ethel Wilson. Loving father of Janice Wilson, Beverley Dziadyk (Steve), Kenneth Wilson Jr. (Kendra Hurley) and Susan Wilson (Ronnie Marson). Proud papa of Nichole (Phil), Robert (Alicia), Jessica (Damian), Christine, Michael (Jodi), Amanda (Jordan), Kelsi...

MRS. ANNA MAYR Of Sundridge Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday December 24, 2012 in her 87th year. Anna Mayr (nee Raich), beloved wife of the late Eddie Mayr. Dear mother of Doris Cooper (Mike) of South River and the late Rudy Mayr. Loving Oma of Ryan Cooper (Jennifer), Shea Cooper and great Oma of Avery...

MRS. WANDA SHARON MURDY (nee Ball) of Emsdale Peacefully while surrounded by her family at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 21, 2010. Mrs. Wanda Murdy was in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Murdy (2005). Dear mother of Rob Murdy (Brenda), Pam Strom (Steve), Chris Comte (Jaques) and Carla Gilpin (Arlie). Cherished grandmother to...

LILLIAN MARIE McGRATH "Lil" of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 1, 2010. Lil McGrath was in her 54th year. Loving companion of Leonard Blades. Dear mother of Adam McGrath (Anna) and Jennifer McGrath (Justin). Cherished grandmother of Jayden, Kaitlyn, Jesse, Christian, Terry, Aaron and Cody. Lil is survived by her brothers Gerald and Leonard...

MR. STAN STICKLAND Of Sundridge Peacefully at his residence on Monday March 15, 2010 in his 80th year. Stan Stickland, beloved husband of the late Helen Stickland (nee McLaren). Loving father of Jim Stickland, Linda (Tom) Hunter, Sharon (Greg) Smith and Patrick (Tammy) Stickland. Cherished grandfather of Alli, Stacy, Chris, Trudy, Ben, Stephie, Katie, Thomas, Piper and great grandfather of...

MR. MARVIN NELSON RENAUD Of Angus and formerly of Emsdale Suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday July 18, 2011. Mr. Marvin Renaud was in his 68th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Gaye. Dear father of Christopher of Windsor, Rebecca (Patrick) of Angus and Jennifer (Dennis) of Waverly, Nova Scotia. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Liam, Siobhan,...

MR. LIONEL JOSEPH GIONET Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Sunday December 23, 2012. Mr. Lionel Gionet was in his 57th year. Father of Jennifer Mackay, Danielle Gionet (Dwayne) and Jessica Gionet. Beloved son of Leo and the late Irene Gionet. Dear brother of Pierette Caldwell (Murray), Joanne Gionet, Denise Arnold (Greg), Mike Gionet (Cindy)...

MRS. KAYE STRAKA of Sundridge and formerly of North Bay Peacefully with her family by her side at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Wednesday October 12, 2016 in her 78th year. Kaye Straka (nee Currier), beloved wife of John Straka. Dear mother of Wendy Kellar (Gilbert), Heidy Fonk (Rob) and Mike Straka (Carmia). Loving grandmother of Dustin, Natasha,...

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...