Obituaries

MRS. RAIJA TURUNEN Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at her home on Friday February 23, 2018. Raija Turunen, beloved wife of the late Olavi Turunen was in her 89th year. Dear mother of the late Peter Turunen and the late Ulla Theoret. Loving grandmother of Thomas, Hans and the late Paul (Julia Conway). Raija will be fondly remembered by all of...

JEAN ANNE LANG Of Sundridge Suddenly in Sundridge on Monday May 23, 2011 in her 55th year. Jean Anne Lang, beloved mother of Nicholas and Kate Ksiezopolski. Loving daughter of Helen Lang and the late Jim Lang. Predeceased by her brother Jamie Lang. Survived by the father of her children Chris Ksiezopolski. Cherished by her extended families; the Boughen's, the...

HILDA ALLEN of Kearney Peacefully at her home, held in the love of family and friends, on Tuesday September 27, 2016. Hilda Allen was in her 86th year. Beloved Mother of Sharron Allen, Ralph Allen, Jefferson Allen (Sue), Jan Janssen (Edo), and Sue Allen. Predeceased by her son Stephen (1955). Proud Grandmother of Jessica Scott (Ryan), Stefanie Allen (Greg), Steve...

ELMER HUPMAN Of Huntsville and formerly of Burk's Falls Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday May 15, 2017. Elmer Hupman, beloved husband of the late Margaret Hupman was in his 84th year. Loving father of Wendy Richard (late Jim). Elmer will be fondly remembered by Elizabeth Enter (Tom) and Carol Morey. Proud grandfather of Candice (James), David...

MRS. AUDREY VAN DUZEN Of Katrine Peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday December 17, 2011 in her 96th year. Audrey Van Duzen (nee Warling), beloved wife of the late Mr. Carl Van Duzen. Dear mother of Gordon Carl Van Duzen (Danielle), Dale Diotte and predeceased by daughter Bonnie Clements. Loving grandmother of Cheryl Clements, Terry Nunziato;...

MR. GARY "BEARS" SARARAS Of Sundridge Peacefully with his son by his side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday January 18, 2011 in his 67th year. Gary Sararas, beloved father of Terry Sararas (Jolene) of Trenton. Dear grandfather of Dallas McCaig, Lodune and Alexis Sararas. Cherished brother and best friend of Dennis Sararas (Brenda) and the late Wilfred...

GAYL ROBERTSON of Magnetawan Passed away with her loving family and dear friend by her side at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday May 4, 2018 at the age of 77. Gayl Robertson (nee Boettger), beloved wife of Garfield Robertson. Cherished mother of Bob Robertson (Kim), Paula Brown (Bill) and Angela Dunnett (Peter). Adoring grandmother of Jonathon Dunnett...

MR. WAYNE BELL Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 23, 2011. Mr. Wayne Bell was in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Carol Bell. Loving son of Bertha and the late Ted Bell. Dear father of Shane and Shauna Bell. Dear brother to Jay (Trish), Cathy (John), Bill (Lynn), Roselie (Dave), Tim (Vicky) and...

RICHARD WAYNE DIBBEN Of Burk's Falls On December 17th, 2010 at 9:16 am, Wayne Dibben (RWDESQ) passed away peacefully at the age of 62 in the comfort of his home surrounded by friends and family. His was a life filled to the brim with love and adventure. His Legacy of trickery, riddles and anecdotal teachings will forever remain a part...

MRS. JOAN CHARLOTTE DUNCAN of Sundridge Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 8, 2018 in her 75th year. Joan Duncan (nee Bruce), beloved wife of Bill Duncan. Dear mother of Nancy Mitchell, Valerie Miller (Ron Cole), Marilyn Sullivan (Barry Materi), Mike Duncan (Lynn), late Bonnie Wuori and mother-in-law of Dave Wuori. Loving...

WILLIAM LESTER KELSALL B.A, B.Ed, M.A. "Bill" of Beaverton and formerly of Uxbridge Peacefully at Soldier's Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Friday June 2, 2017. Bill was in his 79th year. He is survived by his children; David, Steven, Daniel, and Brittany. Brother to Gwen Halse, Ruth Story, Mary Loud, Anne Ockers, Betty McMindes and John Kelsall (Lottie). Dear son...

MRS. MARJORIE ANNE HEYES Of Rutherglen Suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard site on Monday April 12, 2010 in her 68th year. Marj Heyes (nee MacPherson), beloved wife of William Heyes of Rutherglen. Dear mother of Pamela Dupuis of Wakefield, Quebec and the late Tim Ney. Loving grandmother of Christian, Daniel, Felix and Jeremy. Cherished sister of Doug...

MR. CLIFFORD SMITH Of Burk's Falls and formerly of Huntsville. Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 10, 2011. Mr. Clifford Smith was in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Dunker) and the late Ivy (nee Dittmer). Dear father of the late Tony, Kimberley, Terry(Kathy) and Debbie Finch (Paul) and step father to Tracey, Gordon and...

MR. ROBERT JOHN (BOB) McCABE Of Sundridge Peacefully at his trapping camp in Crossman Township on Wednesday February 25, 2009 in his 77th year. Bob McCabe, beloved husband of Maudie McCabe (nee Noll) of Sundridge. Dear father of Donna McKay (Jim), Stephen McCabe, Shirley McGirr (Ivan) and Pam McCabe (Chuck). Loving grandfather of Stephanie and Jonathan McCabe, Laura and Melinda...

MR. GERHARD FALKENTHAL "Gary" of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence on Friday July 7, 2017. Gary Falkenthal was 76 years of age. Dear father of David and Steven (Alicia). Proud Opa of Noah and Jonas. Gary will be fondly remembered by Karin Falkenthal and all of his family, friends and neighbours. Gary was a proud Canadian, he immigrated to...

MR. KEITH ALLAN SPRATT Of Burk's Falls. After a courageous battle with cancer at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 15, 2010. Mr. Keith Spratt was in his 39th year. Beloved husband of Connie. Dear father of Rielly-Mae and step-father to Cullen and Cody. Loving son of Patricia (Trix) and Dave Spratt. Cherished grandson of Agnes and Allan...

MURRAY VAN WYCK of Kearney Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday August 9, 2017. Murray Van Wyck, happily married to his wife and partner Christina (nee Chard) for 55 years; was in his 90th year. Murray is survived by his sister Shirley (Herb Scott) and predeceased by siblings: Ken (Helen), Webb (Thelma), Roy, Lenora (George), Harold (Florence),...

Patricia Ann (Leggate) Tibbles and Edward Arthur (Ted) Tibbles. The beloved couple will be laid to rest in the town where their beautiful union of 64 years began. Patsy Leggate, daughter of Andrew and Gertrude, was born October 1, 1933, and raised in Burk's Falls.  She became a Registered Nurse at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. Pat...

MR. BILL JOHNSTON Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Thursday February 23, 2012. Mr. Bill Johnston was in his 63rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Judy (nee Smith). Dear father of Jason (Tracey) and Scott Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Seth Johnston. Survived by his sister Shawn Forster (James) and his nephews; Christopher, J.J....

JOYCE LANG of Huntsville and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 12, 2014 in her 90th year. Joyce Lang (nee Service), beloved wife of the late Mac Lang. Cherished mother of Bill Lang (Susan) of Huntsville. Loving grandmother of Curtis and Daniel Lang. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home...