Obituaries

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...

MR. ROBERT JAMES DIVER Of Sundridge and formerly of South River Peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday January 25, 2013 in his 72nd year. Rob Diver, beloved father of Lisa Mace (Bob) of Huntsville and Angela Clapperton (Jamie) of South River. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Megan, Kayla, Adam and Daniel. Dear brother of Kay Barry (late Gordon), Howard (Elaine),...

MR. SIGMUND ALBERT WHITE Of Sundridge Suddenly at his residence in Sundridge on Thursday November 17, 2016 in his 84th year. Sig White, beloved husband of the late Doreen White (nee Midgley). Dear father of Richard, Karen and Lorraine. Cherished brother of Wanda Montpetit. Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren, one great grandson and fondly remembered by his many other relatives...

With heavy hearts, but loving memories we announce the passing of Judy Coalter. After suffering a brief illness, Judy passed away with her family by her side in Barrie. Since moving up north 12 years ago and making the cottage their home, Judy immediately immersed herself in the community. Whether it was working at Hockey Opportunity Camp, curling, teaching skating...

MR. GRAHAM NICKLE Of Armour Township Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday March 1, 2011 in his 77th year. Arrangements for the late Mr. Graham Nickle are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street, Burk's Falls, Ontario. If desired, memorial donations to the Burk's Falls Food Bank would...

MR. RONALD EMIL RULE (of Sundridge) Peacefully at his residence in Sundridge on Saturday September 24, 2011 in his 76th year. Ron Rule, cherished cousin of Ken, Brenda and Jonathan Bowers. Loving son of the late Rita and Joseph Rule. Special friend of Lorraine Buckingham. Fondly remembered by Wilma, Adrianus, Jamie, Lori, Sandra and the rest of his Christian Horizon...

DONA BROWN of Sundridge With her loving family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday September 7, 2018 at the age of 73. Dona Brown (nee Hill), beloved wife of the late Andy Brown. Dear mother of Pam Brown and Shawn Brown (Stacy). Proud Bugsey of Cody, Beau (Fauve), Desiree (Andrew), Keaton, Ava and great...

MRS. SHIRLEY MAY VANDUZEN of Katrine (nee McGregor) Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday August 13, 2009. Mrs. Shirley VanDuzen was in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Victor VanDuzen. Dear mother of Linda (Dave) and Alan (Esther) Cherished grandmother of Carrie, Craig, Christian and Mandy. Loving great grandmother of many. Shirley is survived by her...