Obituaries

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...

MRS. KAY GAMBLE Of Kearney (nee Spain) Peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Wednesday September 18, 2013. Mrs. Kay Gamble was in her 88thth year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Gamble. Dear mother of Sharon (Tom), Dennis (Brenda), Wendy (late George), Pat (Jim), Jim (Diz), Vickie (Pete), Kathy (Russ) and Laurie (Rob). Cherished grandmother of Tommy, Matt,...

MR. BRUCE FAGAN Of South River Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, September 7, 2009 in his 80th year. Bruce Fagan, beloved husband of Bernie Fagan (nee Dorning). Loving father of 9 children. Cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends in the area. Family will...

MR. ELMER JOHN HEITTOLA of Emsdale Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday April 2, 2015 at the age of 79. Mr. Elmer Heittola, beloved husband of Annie Heittola (nee Appleyard). Dear father of Ronald Heittola (Norma), Donna Weigl (late Frank), Roger Heittola and Carl Heittola (Donna). Loving grandfather of Angela Heittola (Matthew McNally), Karen Clarke (Len), Rachel...

MR. NORMAN ALFRED ROBINS of Sundridge Peacefully with his family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Tuesday September 2, 2014 in his 79th year. Norman Robins, beloved husband of Bella Robins (nee Coombs). Dear father of Heather Thompson (Mike), Donna Mae Robins (Mike Reid), Norma Jean Nowicki (Krzysztof) and Albert Robins (Amanda McIntosh). Loving grandfather of Charity...

The Dive flag is down and the gun range is a-little quieter! A son, a brother, a father, a step-father, a great-grandfather, and a friend. One man who touched so many lives has left a hole in our hearts. Dad Left us Monday September the 17, 2018, peacefully in his sleep. We are sure that he's saving animals or racing...

MR. RICHARD POPE of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Thursday September 4, 2014. Mr. Richard Pope, beloved husband of Maria, was in his 85th year. Step father of Du Rose (Lesley), Ron Rose (Christine) and the late Lisa Rose. Proud grandfather of Cameron, Mitchell and Sadie. Richard is predeceased by his parents Godfrey and Dorothy Pope,...