Obituaries

LEO THOMA Son of Julchen and Karl Josef Thoma. Dearly loved husband of Dolores Thoma (nee Pelling). Loving father of Joe (Mary), Lee (Tina), Frank (Cindy), David, Alisa, Laura (Wayde) and Mark. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew and Nathan; Christopher, Phillip and Victoria; Jessica and Holly; Kyle and Pauline; Alyea (Rob), Reece and Kelly; Bradley, Cole and Mitchell; and Brittany....

MR. STAN CRUMB Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday August 4, 2011. Mr. Stan Crumb was in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen Page. Dear father of Robert (Marlene), Dick (Heather), Bill (Pat) and the late Judy Leigh (Brian). Stan is predeceased by his siblings, William, Richard and Dorothy Crumb. Cherished grandfather...

MRS. ALICE MURIEL SNOW of Sundridge Peacefully with her family by her side at Lady Isabelle in Trout Creek on Saturday August 13, 2016 in her 92nd year. Alice Snow (nee Hall), beloved wife of the late Art Snow. Loving mother of Merlyn Snow (Ila) and Wayne Snow (Susan). Proud grandmother of Scott (Corrie), Shawn (Ashlie), Curtis, Courtney (Matt), Jared...

MR. BRIAN SHAW Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence in Burk's Falls on Monday May 2, 2011. Mr. Brian Shaw was in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of David and John Shaw. Loving grandfather of Breanna, Joshua and Travis. Brian is survived by his sister Doreen Robinson. A service to celebrate the life of the...

ARTHUR L'HEUREUX (of Sundridge) Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday December 27, 2011 in his 62nd year. Art L'Heureux, beloved husband of Carol L'Heureux (nee Steeves). Dear father of Adam (Kyla), Raymond (Selena), James (Tanya) and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of Fernand, Kimble, David, Meredith and Abby. Cherished Son - in - Law of Willmott Steeves. Fondly...

MR. A. BRUCE SNELGROVE Of Katrine Suddenly at his residence on Saturday June 9, 2012. Mr. Bruce Snelgrove was in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Joan Brillinger. Bruce will be fondly remembered by Jean Brillinger and all of his family and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls...

ROBERT DAVIS of Burk's Falls Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 20, 2016. Robert Davis was in his 22nd year. Beloved son of Dawna (Matt) and the late Lorne Davis. Dear brother of Glenn (Charity) and Jonathan. Cherished grandson of David and Gayle Litster, Marlene (Mike) and late Lloyd Davis. Loving nephew of Dionne Smith (Luke),...

MR. IZRAIL SHPILT of Sundridge and formerly of Toronto Peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on Saturday July 30, 2016 in his 78th year. Izrail Shpilt, beloved husband of Galina Shpilt. Fondly remembered by his companions Don Basyli and Madam Lidia, his relatives and many friends around the world. Family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky...

MR. FRANK RICHARD GATES Of Sundridge WW II Veteran Peacefully at the North Bay General Hospital - Scollard Site in his 85th year. Frank Gates, beloved husband of the late Beatrice Gates (nee Lepard). Fondly remembered by his many friends at the Legion and in the area. Visitors will be received at the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9...

ARCHIE ALEXANDER MacKAY of Sundridge and formerly of Burk's Falls Suddenly and peacefully surrounded by his family at the Royal Victoria Health Centre in Barrie on Wednesday April 25, 2018 at the age of 83. Archie MacKay, beloved husband of Marilyn MacKay (McIsaac) and the late Marilee MacKay (nee Robbins). Loving dad of Kerri MacKay (Gaston Rivard), Kevin MacKay (Diana),...

RICHARD LITSTER of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Richard Litster was in his 71st year. Dear father of Ken Litster, Amanda Litster (Ryan), and Michelle Litster. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Kimberly, Sebastian and Zen. Great grandfather of Chevy. Richard is survived by his siblings; Peter (Gwen), David (Gayle), Sharon, Lisa (Sam), Marlene...

STEPHEN EDWARD HALL of Scarborough Suddenly at Scarborough General Hospital on Monday November 17, 2014. Stephen Hall was in his 58th year. Loving father of Shawn (Jasmine) and proud grandfather of Brook. Beloved son of Emmeline and the late Leonard Hall Senior. Cherished brother of Leonard (Rosalind) and Dawn. Uncle to Brandon. Lovingly remembered by Anne. The family will receive...

MR. STANLEY BOTHAM of Sundridge Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday April 18, 2017 in his 84th year. Stan Botham, beloved husband of Barbara Botham (nee Heath). Dear father of Gerald Botham (Flo), Ann Vandendries (Jack), Carl Botham (Cindy), Donna Botham (Jason), Sandra Botham and Stanley Botham. Loving grandpa of Eric, Josh,...

MRS. PATRICIA ANNE BROWN (nee Neal) of Sundridge Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday June 2, 2016. Mrs. Patricia Brown, beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Doug Brown, was in her 58th year. Loving mother of Laura Martin (Brad), Mary-Kate Klassen (Jason) and Sarah Brown. Cherished...

MR. JAMES MITCHELL FETTERLEY "Big Jim" of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 10, 2010. Jim was in his 60th year. Loving son of the late Sadie and Charlie Fetterley. Beloved brother of Thelma Tamaki (Art), Debbie Branch (Ken), David Fetterley and Heather Pateman (Gary). Predeceased by brother Rocky Fetterley. Jim enjoyed torturing his siblings by...

MRS. OLIVE JENKINS (nee Smith) of Magnetawan Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday May 28, 2010. Mrs. Olive Jenkins was in her 89th year, Beloved wife of the late Robert Jenkins. Dear sister of Gwen Dickie of Regina, Carley Wager of Sundridge, Shirley Harmer of Sundridge, Gary (Bud) Smith of Magnetawan and the late Marjorie Newell. Beloved aunt...

DEBORAH ANN COOMBS Of Magnetawan (nee Thornborrow) Suddenly at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Saturday March 31, 2018. Debbie Coombs, beloved wife of Jerry Coombs, was in her 62nd year. Dear mother of Trevor (Michelle) and Luke (Katherine). Proud grandmother of Genevieve. Loving sister of Jennifer Leigh (Jim), Linda Thornborow, Steve Thornborrow (Elwin), Diana Thornborrow and predeceased by...

MR. DU� AN NEDELKO (Of South River) Tragically as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Thursday February 18, 2010. Dušan Nedelko, beloved husband of Kara Mitchell of South River. Much loved son of Hanna Trafford and step son of David Trafford. Big brother of Dan and Nicole and step brother of Abbie. Dear uncle of Jaxson Daniel. Son...

MRS. HELEN HILDA BOYES (of Chapman Valley) Peacefully at her residence Helen went to be with her Lord on Sunday May 15, 2011 in her 88th year. Helen Boyes (nee Haerlen), beloved wife of the late Willard Boyes. Dear mother of Dale Boyes (Dianne) of Callander, Jan Barry (Lloyd) of Chapman Valley and Diane Longhurst (Russ) of Chapman Valley. Loving...

MRS. MURIEL EVA HILL Peacefully with her family by her side at Cassellholme in North Bay on Monday December 25, 2017 in her 96th year. Muriel Hill (nee Baker), beloved wife of the late Reverend Clifford Hill. Loving mother of Patricia Shore and mother-in-law of Richard Shore. Predeceased by brothers: Fred and Jim, and sisters: Edna, Mabel, Phyllis, Rhoda, Ruth...