Obituaries

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...

MRS. JOYCE BROWN Of Burk's Falls Arrangements for the late Mrs. Joyce Brown 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.

MR. ROSS LAWRENCE MASON of Burk's Falls Suddenly at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday June 4, 2014. Mr. Ross Mason, beloved husband of Coral (nee Smith) was in his 78th year. Loving father of Allen, Steven (Glo) and Lynn. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Tyler, Lisa, Rusty, Ford, Rose, Suzanne, Glo and Hall. Dear brother of Alvin (Donna), Norm...

MRS. PEARL JEAN LANG Of Sundridge After a brief illness at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 22, 2009 in her 81st year. Pearl Lang (nee Bishop), beloved wife of Wes Lang of Sundridge. Dear mother of Faye and Michael Hubacheck. Loving grandmother of five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dear sister of Olive Merrick. Fondly remembered by...

MR. WADE DONALD BROWN of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday September 29, 2016 in his 81st year. Wade Brown, beloved husband of Carol Brown (nee Haddow). Dear father of Darryl Brown (Barb), Glendon Brown, Warren Brown and stepfather of Lori Atkins (Ian), Leslie Taylor (Phil) and Jodi Stanley (Mark Bennett). Loving grandfather of Jessica Brown,...

MRS. THERESA MARY FULFORD Of Sundridge (nee Gutoskie) Suddenly at her home on Lake Bernard on Tuesday August 28, 2012. Mrs. Theresa Fulford, devoted and loving wife of Ewart (John) was in her 73rd year. Cherished mother of Darlene Jutras (late Norman), Christine Fulford (Bruce), Gail Gregoire (late Paul), Charlene Fulford (Russ), Sandra Shank (Jack), Sharon Fulford (Nelson) and Ann...

WILMA IRENE BENTLEY of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 7, 2018. Wilma, beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Hazel Bentley (nee Etty), was in her 71st year. Loving sister of Herbert Bentley (Lorraine), Karen Lawrence (Don) and Harvey Bentley. Dear aunt of Gary, Kerby, Shelley and great aunt of Owen, Pierce and Derek....

MR. JAMES TOWLE of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday July 28, 2014. Mr. Jim Towle, beloved husband of the late Reta Towle, was in his 84th year. Loving father of Bill Towle (Jody) and Shelley Armstrong (Dave). Proud grandfather of Sydney, Jack, Hunter, Nathan and Anna. Dear brother of Harvey, Betty and Fran and predeceased...