Obituaries

MR. JOHN "JACK" WOOD (of Sundridge, formerly of Magnetawan) Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday July 1, 2010 in his 83rd year. John Wood, was in his 60th year of marriage to Doris Wood (nee Curphy). Dear Dad of Deborah (Randy - deceased) of Erin, Richard (Mayumi) of Osoyoos, B.C., Iain (Judith) of Cardiff Wales and Robert...

MRS. EDITH JUNE BLACKMORE of Powassan and formerly of Burk's Falls Suddenly at her home on Sunday October 15, 2017. Edith Blackmore, beloved wife of the late Ross, was in her 86th year. Dear mother of Ray Brown (Pat), Doug Blackmore (Judy) and Debra Blackmore. Proud grandmother of James (Monique), Darrin, George and Shannon (Joey). Great grandmother of Katrina, Kayden...

Mr. Albert (Reb) Timmers Died peacefully at his home at Emsdale, Ontario with his family at his side on Saturday, February 27, 2010, Reb Timmers in his 65th year. Originally from Carlisle, he has spent the last 21 years in the Burks Falls area. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years Debbie (nee Arnold), special son Lenny of Powassan,...

KENNETH JORGENSEN Of Doe Lake Peacefully after a courageous battle at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday July 12, 2011. Ken Jorgensen was in his 79th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Andrea Hansen. Dear father of the late Philip, Randy (Sue), Eric (Carol-Ann) and Andrea's daughter Laurie (John). Loving grandfather of David, Sarah, Emma and Peter. Ken...

MR. EARL LINGHAM MARTIN Of Emsdale Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday May 13, 2010. Mr. Earl Martin was in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Deanna (nee Mitchell). Dear father of Pat Polshak (Russ), Wendy Morneault (Gerry), Ray Martin (Christine), Barbara Brooker (Tim) and Gary Martin (Sally). Proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren....

MRS. JEAN LOUISE TOWNS-HUNTER (nee Bell) of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Mrs. Jean Towns-Hunter was in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Pete Hunter and the late Lewis Towns. Dear mother of Steve (Suzie), Rick (Louise), Rhonda (Graham) and predeceased by infant daughter Teri Carole. Jean will be fondly...

MRS. ALICE RUSSELL (nee Castell) of South River and formerly of Burk's Falls At the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 20, 2013. Mrs. Alice Russell, beloved wife of the late Albert Russell, was in her 87th year. Beloved mother of Bill, Ron (Darlene), Tom (Joanne), Rick (Linda) and the late Helen Russell. Proud grandmother of Kirby, Sherry, Rebecca,...

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...