Obituaries

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...

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....