Obituaries

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,...

MR. RAYMOND J. BOTHAM Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday March 9, 2011. My Ray Botham was in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Eileen Botham (nee Worsfold). Dear father of Cheryl Botham (Jamie), Karen Botham (Gord), Elli Thorne (Ken) and Kathy Botham (Mike). Cherished grandfather of Josh, Samantha, Garry, Ayla (Bruce), Kalli (Travis), Safari,...

WALLY ZELINSKY of Burk's Falls and formerly of Burlington After a courageous battle with cancer at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Thursday May 19, 2016. Wally Zelinsky, beloved husband and best friend of Shelley, was in his 67th year. Dear brother in law of Ken, George, Russ and Linda (Rob). Wally will be fondly remembered by...

MR. KEN WHITE Of Katrine Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday January 20, 2011. Mr. Ken White was in his 65th year. Beloved son of the late Jessica and Lloyd White. Dear brother of William and his wife Françoise. Uncle to André-Philippe. Fondly remembered by Barry and Justin Fetterley. A time of tribute will be held in the...

MR. GARY HARVEY PRINGLE Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Friday September 25, 2009. Mr. Gary Pringle was in his 66th year. Dear father of Scott Pringle (Pheasant). Cherished grandfather of Ayla, Adya and Anny. Beloved son of Virginia and the late Harvey Pringle. Gary is survived by sister Linda Legault (Mike) and brother David...

MRS. GLADYS ILEAN ARRA Of Trout Creek, formerly of Sundridge Peacefully with her family at her side at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Sunday January 1, 2012 in her 87th year. Gladys Arra (nee Webster), beloved wife of the late Tony Arra and companion of the late Allan Morrison. Dear mother of Miles Arra, Bonita Webster...

MRS. MARGARET ELIZABETH RICHARDSON of Sundridge Peacefully with her family by her side at Lady Isabelle in Trout Creek on Saturday March 1, 2014 in her 93rd year. Margaret Richardson (nee Treen), beloved wife of the late Gordon Joseph Richardson. Dear mother of Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Cormier (Paul), Nancy Spoelstra (Arnold) and Garnet Richardson (Connie). Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren...

LAURIE DAVID MINOR of Sundridge Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville with his family by his side on Sunday October 14, 2018 in his 88th year. Laurie Minor, beloved husband of 62 years of Jean Minor (nee Stirling). Loving father of David Minor (Karen) and Kevin Minor (Tera). Proud papa of Jeffery Minor (Alicia), Trisha Morgan (Dan) and...