Obituaries

MRS. K. PATRICIA LANGDON Formerly of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday March 28, 2012. Mrs. Patricia Langdon was in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Herbert Langdon. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls. Interment will take place in Orem City Cemetery,...

CORRIE BOOTSMA of Huntsville Peacefully with her family at her side at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound on Thursday April 26, 2018 at the age of 81. Corrie Bootsma (nee Peek), beloved wife of John Bootsma. Loving mom of Michael Bootsma (Cindy) and Linda Bootsma (Brent). Proud Oma of Peter. Cherished sister of Anneke, Joke, Timo, Bart (Tony), Egbert (Maryke)...

MR. RONALD BRIAN BOWYER Of Sprucedale Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday November 30, 2012. Mr. Ron Bowyer, beloved husband of Mary-Jane Bowyer (nee Casey) was in his 63rd year. Dear father of Chantelle Lynn Bowyer and Clint Lee Mark Bowyer. Loving son of the late Charles Ronald (1977) and the late Rose Bowyer (2006). Ron is survived...

MR. LAWRENCE WILLIAM HEITTOLA Of Eagle Lake Peacefully surrounded by his family in Barrie on Saturday March 20, 2010 in his 79th year. Lawrence Heittola, beloved husband of Beverley Heittola (nee Fleming) of Eagle Lake. Dear father of Terry Heittola (Susan), Carla King (Robert), Larry Heittola (Brenda), Lorie Manning (Jim), Shelley Preston (Tom) and Diana Secord (Geordie). Loving grandfather of...

MR. ALLAN KELSALL of St. Thomas and formerly of Burk's Falls Al passed away in the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in St. Thomas, Ontario on Saturday December 24, 2016 in his 63rd year. He leaves behind his father; Thomas Kelsall and siblings: Pauline Jafri, Pat Hawkins, Bev Kelsall and Barb Daw and their families. He is survived by his...

MRS. FRANCES JOYCE REVELL of Sundridge and formerly of Dundas Peacefully with her family by her side at Waters Edge Care Community in North Bay on Tuesday December 20, 2016 in her 65th year. Fran Revell (nee Johnson), beloved wife of Neil Revell. Dear mom of Jennifer Revell, Wendy Revell and Steve Rouw (Tina). Loving grandma of Justyn, Merceddez, Veronica,...

MR. GARY DONALD BRODIE of North Bay Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday June 15, 2017 in his 65th year. Gary Brodie, cherished friend of Charlotte Wilson. Father of Donny. Brother of Gordie, Paul and predeceased by sister Sharon. Fondly remembered by his other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the late Gary Brodie are being handled...

MS. JANET GAIL PURDON (Of Sundridge) Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday February 10, 2011 in her 59th year. Janet Purdon (nee Borham), beloved wife of Chris Vasiliou. Cherished sister of Bernice Gooding (Phillip). Cherished friend of James McCrudden. Fondly remembered by her many friends in the area. Family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore...

MRS. KATHEREEN "KAY" EVELYN BARRY Of Mattawa and formerly of South River Peacefully at her residence in Mattawa on Saturday February 16, 2013 in her 89th year. Kathereen Barry (nee Diver), beloved wife of the late Gordon Barry. Dear mother of Betty Hutchinson (Donald), Rita Ball (Colin), Charles Barry (Eleanor), Francis Barry and predeceased by son John Barry. Loving grandmother...

MRS. MYRTLE A. HUGHES of Emsdale (nee Sollman) Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 3, 2016. Mrs. Myrtle Hughes, beloved wife of the late William J. Hughes, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Doug Hughes (Gloria), Gladys (Siddy) Campbell-McAuley (late Ray) and Nadine Sohm (Gerald). Proud grandmother of Karla Campbell (Fred Stoneburgh), Doug Campbell (Karen...

MR. WILLIAM VERNON REECE of Sundridge After a brief illness at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday October 28, 2014 in his 83rd year. Bill Reece, beloved husband of Joan Lomax-Reece (nee Stanbridge) of Sundridge. Dear father of Ken Reece (Carol) of Chicago, Illinois, Joe Rivera (Yvette) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Mindy Trank (Steve) of Worthington, Ohio....

FRANK PELLEGRINO Sr. of Emsdale Suddenly at his home on Thursday August 24, 2017. Frank Pellegrino Sr., beloved husband of Diane, was in his 66th year. Loving father of Tina Pellegrino (Greg Sheldon) and Frank Pellegrino Jr. (Vicki Strood). Proud grandfather of Cody and Nathan Sheldon. Dear brother of Caterina (Filippo), Angela, and Maria. Frank is survived by many nieces,...

MR. ARNOLD CHARLES GILPIN Of Emsdale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday August 27, 2012 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Mr. Arnold Gilpin was in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Ramona (nee Appleyard). Loving father of Dlane Gilpin (Jacques Houde), Linda Gilpin, Ace Gilpin and Wade Gilpin (Stephanie Bausenhart). Proud grandfather of Lily Houde,...

Mr. Jeff Macaulay Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday June 4, 2010 in his 47th year. Jeff Macaulay, beloved partner for 11 years of Sandy Shepherd. Dear brother of Jim Macaulay (Cheryl) of London. Fondly remembered by Scott and Sarah. Family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street, Sundridge on...

MRS. DORIS CECILE MARY LAKING of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday January 15, 2017 in her 92nd year. Doris Laking (nee Desjardins), beloved wife of Jack Laking. Dear mother of Bob Laking, Al Laking (Verna) and Elaine Laking (Dennis Akerley). Loving grandma of Vanessa Poxleitner (Gary), Jason Remeikis, Jessica Krueger-Decker (Frank), Brad Laking (Allison)...

MR. JOHN HERBERT ANDERSON of Sundridge Peacefully with his family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday June 16, 2014 in his 83rd year. Herb Anderson, beloved husband of Colleen Anderson (nee Bray). Dear father of Sheri MacIntosh (Kirby) and Meri-Jo Thompson (Charlie). Loving grandfather of Jennie (Liam), Jaime, Mackenzie (Dan), Charlie, Andrew (Dana), Taylor...

GLEN-ROSS OLIPHANT of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 16, 2014. Glen Oliphant, beloved husband of Rene Masters, was in his 55th year. Dear brother of Terry (Diana), Donald and the late Jim Masters. Cherished uncle of Tammy and Jim Masters, Tammy and Samantha Oliphant. Great uncle to Robbie, Amanda, Shayena and Keyena. Great great...

MR. ARTUR F. LEJA of Huntsville and formerly of Emsdale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday May 15, 2014. Mr. Artur Leja was in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Henryka for 66 years. Dear father of Susan Chantler (Stan). The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls on...

MRS. DONNA PATRICIA CLUGSTON Of Sundridge Peacefully at her residence on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at the age of 59. Donna Clugston (nee Robins), beloved wife of Edgar Clugston. Cherished mother of Karla, Edgar, Luke (Tara), Jenny (Trevor) and Tom (Susie). Loving grandmother of Jessica, Makayla, Logan, Ainslee, Haley, Ava, Emmett and Leah. Adored daughter of Mary. Dear sister of...

MRS. JEAN COUGHLIN (Of South River) Suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site on Thursday August 12, 2010 in her 92nd year. Jean Coughlin (nee McKerron), beloved wife of Tony Coughlin of South River. Dear mother of Diane Campsall (Rob), Hazel Badowski (Jim - deceased), and Brian Coughlin (Cathy). Loving grandmother of Tanya, Robynn, Richard, Jodi, Terri-Lyn, Lori...