Obituaries

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...

MRS. HELEN ELIZABETH "BETTY" WHITEHEAD of South River On Saturday June16, 2012 in her 90th year, Betty Whitehead (nee Henderson), beloved wife of the late Stanley Whitehead passed away at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek. Dear mother of Helen Avis (Morley) of South River, Bob Whitehead of Englehart, Eleanor Chester (Tim) of Port McNeill, British Columbia, Stan...

MR. MARKO GASPAR of Sundridge Arrangements for the late Mr. Marko Gaspar are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge.

MRS. MARIE THERESA "JACKIE" CAMPBELL Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 27, 2011 in her 96th year. Jackie Campbell (nee Griffin), beloved wife of the late John Campbell (Jack). Dear mother of Sherri Lee Campbell and Fredric John Campbell. Cherished grandmother of Crystal, Jason, Shane and great grandmother of Alora and Zackary. Jackie will...

MISS MEREDITH ANN SNOW of Brampton Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Brampton Civic Hospital on Sunday February 1, 2015 in her 55th year. Mitzi Snow was born in Burk's Falls, Ontario on November 18, 1960 and was the youngest child of Norma and Chester Snow. Loving sister of Gloria Weber (Doug) and predeceased by brothers Ronnie and Marvin...

TINA BUCHAN of Burk's Falls and formerly of Toronto Suddenly at her residence on Friday January 13, 2017. Tina Buchan, loving best friend of Daren Cousins, was in her 53rd year. Dear mother of Michelle Thompson (Quin Findley). Proud grandmother of Janessa Emery, Brittney Thompson, Zachary Thompson and Tierra-Rae Earl. Tina is survived by her brother Robert Buchan (Mary) and...

MR. ROBERT J. FERRANTE Of Burk's Falls Suddenly in New Port Richey in Florida on Saturday January 29, 2011. Mr. Robert Ferrante was in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Valerie (nee Brown). Dear father of Dean (Janice) and Steven Ferrante. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Robyn, Christina and Ashley. Survived by siblings Barb White (Terry), Joan Player (late Bill), Joe...

MR. HAROLD WILLIAM PAUL TITUS Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday March 16, 2010. Harold was in his 71st year. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Mary Titus. Dear friend of Phil, Sherri, Paul, Dean and Erin Clarke of Utterson and Gord and Barb Smith and family of Port Sydney. Friends will be received...