Obituaries

MRS. KATHLEEN DIBBEN A resident of Burk's Falls for over 40 years. On Monday November 15, 2010 Kay Dibben peacefully passed away. She was in her 81st year when she succumbed to her third battle with cancer. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls on Saturday May 7, 2011 from...

MR. JOHN ALLEN BENNISON (of South River) Peacefully surrounded by his family at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard site on Saturday October 30, 2010 in his 85th year. John Bennison, beloved husband of Marg Bennison (nee Harley) of South River. Dear father of Ron (Darla), Linda Sarginson (Ron), Brian (Charlene), Larry (Vicky) and Kim Armstrong (Tony). Loving grandfather of...

MRS. CORA KATHLEEN SMITH Of Sundridge Suddenly at her home in Sundridge on Tuesday December 21, 2010 in her 99th year. Cora Smith (nee Gore), beloved wife of the late Sid Smith. Dear mother of Evelyn Orr (George) of Sault Ste. Marie, John Smith (Carol) of South River, Merv Smith (Pat) of Sundridge and the late Allan Smith of Georgetown....

JOHN WALLACE SMITH "Jack" Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 3, 2018. Jack Smith, beloved husband of Margie Bartlett, was in his 86th year. Father of Stephen (Paula) and Douglas (Cindy). Jack was a grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and is predeceased by his brother Glenn. He is the author of the Swiss Connection,...

MR. LORNE BRUCE ELMER "Dude" of Katrine Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday May 28, 2012. Dude Elmer, beloved husband of the late Marj Elmer, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Judi Elmer, Jerry Elmer (Nancy) and Ken Elmer (Mimi). Cherished grandfather of Rich (Karen), Rob (Darlene), Caitlin, Kyle and Kirsten. Great grandfather of Hudson and...

VIRGINIA ANDERSON "Flossie" (nee Petrie) of Kearney Unexpectedly at Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday December 24, 2014. Virginia Anderson, beloved wife of the late Walter Anderson, was in her 75th year. Dear mother of Dennise Ryder, Donna Ryder (Shawn Klinner) and Hugh Ryder. Proud grandmother of Benjamin and Nickolas Weir, Jackson, Carson and Addison Ryder, Jill and Matthew Klinner. Great...

MR. LLOYD WISE Of Sundridge Suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard site on Wednesday June 2, 2010 in his 90th year. Lloyd Wise, survived by his daughter Susan (Todd), sons Douglas (Dian) and Michael (Linda). Dear grandfather of Laura and Matthew. Predeceased by brother Norman, sister Muriel "Puff" and wife Margaret "Peggy". A resident of Raney Road for...

SHARON KERR-METCALF Of Sundridge Suddenly at her residence on Thursday November 13, 2014 in her 57th year. Sharon Kerr-Metcalf, cherished mother of Sylvia, Curtis (Jenny), Sara (Kelsey), Keith and Kalin (John). Loving grandmother of Samuel and Morgan. Beloved daughter of Monica Kerr and the late Bill Kerr. Dear sister of Rosalind Hall (Len). Fondly remembered by her other relatives and...

MRS. EDNA VAN VLIET Of Kearney Unexpectedly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday February 21, 2018. Mrs. Edna van Vliet, beloved wife of Morry, was in her 88th year. Dear mother of Penny Brigg (Ken), and Debbie Kitshoff (Stefan). Proud grandmother of Tandy (Mike), Kerry, Jonny, Justin (Anita) and Karin. Great grandmother of Samuel and Matthew. Edna is survived...

MRS. DORAINE EDGAR of Sundridge With her family by her side at her residence in Sundridge on Sunday May 8, 2016 in her 82nd year. Doraine Edgar (nee Fry), beloved wife of the late Frank Jarvis. Dear mother of 8. Loving grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 9. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and...

MR. PETER ALEXANDER HOPE Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home on Thursday April 8, 2010 in his 65th year. Pete Hope, beloved husband of Deb Hope (nee Longhurst) of Burk's Falls. Dear father of Michelle Keetch (Kyle Crozier) and Adam Keetch (Lauren Pollock). Loving Poppa of Tinker, Taylor and Karter. Cherished brother of Ian Hope (Anita) and Bob Hope...

MR. KARL T. CROZIER Of Burk's Falls Suddenly in Burk's Falls on Monday January 19, 2009. Mr. Karl Crozier was in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Tarrant). Dear father of Terry (Barb), Tim (June) and Leanne Crozier (Dave). Cherished grandfather of Angela, Allison, Adam, Meagan, Mike and Brad. Great grandfather to Liam. Dear brother of...

MRS. AUDREY MAY PEARCE Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in her 90th year. Audrey Pearce, beloved wife of the late Raymond Pearce. Loving mother of Paul Pearce (Pat) of Burk's Falls, Brad Pearce of Sundridge and the late Kenneth Pearce. Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...

ULLA THEORET Of Burk's Falls and formerly of Escanaba, Michigan Suddenly at her home on Friday February 23, 2018. Ulla was in her 56th year. Dear mother of Thomas, Hans and the late Paul (Julia Conway). Ulla is predeceased by her parents; Raija and Olavi Turunen and brother Peter Turunen. She will be fondly remembered by all of her family...

REG GOLDING of Emsdale Suddenly at his home on Thursday February 9, 2017. Mr. Reg Golding, beloved husband of Christine McLaughlin, was in his 49th year. Loving father of Liz McLaughlin. Reg is survived by his sisters; Julie (Myles) and Kathleen, dear son of the late Reginald and Norma Golding and will be fondly remembered by all of his family...

MRS. DORIS PEARL POWELL (of Huntsville) Arrangements for the late Mrs. Doris Powell are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street, Sundridge, Ontario.

KENNETH ALEXANDER LINDSEY Of Sundridge WWII Veteran 1942 - 1945 Suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital - Scollard Site on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in his 85th year. Kenneth Lindsey, beloved husband of Reta Lindsey (nee Bettles). Dear brother of Thelma Breen of Newmarket, Jim Lindsey (Muriel) of Bramalea and the late Howard Lindsey. Fondly remembered by his many...

WILLIE O'CONNOR Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 25, 2018. Willie O'Connor was in his 70th year. Beloved son of the late Basil and Pearl O'Connor and predeceased by brother Arthur. Willie is survived by siblings: Gary (Gaye), Rosemarie, Joe (Darlene) and Ed. Dear uncle of Doug (Kim), Patty, Adam (Veronica), great uncle of...

MR. WAYNE GUNNAR SOHM Of South River Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday November 5, 2011 in his 66th year. Wayne Sohm, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Sohm (nee Heap). Dear father of Stephen Sohm (Kristen) of Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Dylan Sohm and Hailey Coughlin. Cherished brother of Don Sohm (Dorothy) of Hamilton and predeceased...

CHUCK WOOD Of South River At his home in South River with his family by his side on Tuesday December 4, 2012 in his 70th year. Chuck Wood, beloved husband of Doreen Wood (nee Harrison). Dear father of Shari Stevenson (Ralph), Bart Wood (Arlette) and Rhonda Harvey (Doug). Loving grandfather of Kathy and Davey Stevenson, Meranda and Leah Wood, Alexandra...