Obituaries

MR. JIM GAVEL Of Kearney Suddenly at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on Monday January 16, 2012. Mr. Jim Gavel was in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Ferrante). Dear father of John Gavel of Toronto. Jim is survived by his siblings, Enos, Lorna, Marilyn, sister in law Vi and will be fondly remembered by all his...

Mr. Fred Schmeler Of Magnetawan Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 2, 2012. Mr. Fred Schmeler was in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Linda Champagne (Roger), Donna Emerson (Gary), Bill Todd, the late Carol Todd and Andy Todd. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Steve, Joe, Sara, Laura, Alicia, Amanda and Katrina. Great grandfather...

JIM McGILCHRIST of Kearney Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday July 12, 2016. Jim McGilchrist, beloved husband of Gail, was in his 51st year. Dear father of Ryan (Sara) and Shawn (Heather). Loving son of Georgina "Maureen" and the late Donald McGilchrist. Dear brother of Sue Burfield (Barry) and brother in law of Diane Alfonso and Steve...

MR. ROSS McBRIDE Of Sundridge Peacefully at his residence in Sundridge on Friday February 15, 2013 at the age of 83. Ross McBride, beloved husband of Jean McBride (nee Chalmers). Dear father of Guy McBride (Sue) of Orillia, Rawn McBride (Nicole) of North Bay and Craig McBride (late Kathy) of Marysville, Ohio. Loving grandfather of Caitlin, Devin, Riley, Taylor and...

ANDREW CHARLES TRIGG of Sundridge and formerly of Magnetawan Suddenly at his home in Sundridge on Sunday August 3, 2014 at the age of 27. Andrew Trigg, beloved son of Brian Trigg and the late Frances Trigg and stepson of Ken Botham. Loving brother of Laura Trigg and James Trigg (April Russell). Cherished uncle of Dianna and Celina Trigg. Fondly...

MRS. BARBARA LILLIAN OPATOVSKY Of Ridgeway Peacefully, surrounded by her family at her residence in Ridgeway on Friday April 5, 2013 in her 85th year. Barbara Opatovsky (nee Winn), beloved wife of the late Albert Opatovsky, the late Eugene Ramsey and the late Roy Denman. Cherished mother of Fran Fretz, Albert Opatovsky (Margaret), Winn Opatovsky (Maureen), James Opatovsky (Toni), John...

HARRY JOHN PUDDY Of Toronto Suddenly at his residence on Monday June 25, 2018. Harry Puddy was in his 61st year. Dear son of the late Zane and Joyce Puddy (nee Howell) and step son of Judy Puddy. Beloved brother of Wayne Pantry, Juanita Brandt-Black (Fred), Cindy MacDonald (Bruce), Richard Puddy, Margaret Garvin (Tim) and predeceased by sister Elaine Pantry...

MR. RODGER S. BRIMACOMBE of Sundridge Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 12, 2014 in his 85th year. Rodger Brimacombe, beloved husband of Isobel Brimacombe (nee Kemp). Dear father of Rob (Donna), Allan (Marilyn), Carol Watson (Steve) and Bevan (Connie). Loving grandfather of Michael (Shannon), Heather (Jason), Katey (Darryl), Emily, Brody, Cindy...

RICHARD SANFORD "Rick" Of Sprucedale Suddenly at his home on Monday May 1, 2017. Rick Sanford was in his 65th year. Dear brother of Nancy Moody (Randy) and predeceased by infant sister Linda (1958) Loving son of the late Harry and Hazel Sanford. Beloved uncle of Randall, Derrick and great uncle of Nancy and Sarah. Private family arrangements have been...

MR. REINHOLD WAYNE OELKUCH Formerly of Hamilton Peacefully at his log house in Emsdale on Saturday November 12, 2011 at the age of 61 years. Reiny Oelkuch, beloved husband of Lorraine Oelkuch (nee Mercer). Dear father of Jeff, Reiny, Jenny and stepfather of Debbie, Lori, Susan, Roy and Dave. Loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered...

MRS. ROSETTA DOROTHY GREEN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton on Saturday December 8, 2012 in her 85th year. Rose Green (nee Warriner), beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted) Green. Dear mother of Wanda Kent (Murray) of Amherstburg and Barbara Gray (Gregory) of Hamilton. Loving grandmother of Kiera and Benjamin Kent , Teagan and...

BARBARA SIMPSON of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Monday August 7, 2017. Barb Simpson, beloved companion of Norm Armstrong, was in her 69th year, Dear mother of Brandon Jessup. Proud grandmother of Briar. Predeceased by special niece and companion Jennifer Simpson. Dear sister of Raymond Simpson, Shirley Willett and the late Sheila Murdy. Step-sister of Carmen Whitelock....

MR. GERALD HODDER of Bracebridge Peacefully at his residence in Bracebridge on Saturday October 8, 2016 in his 90th year. Gerald Hodder, beloved partner of Marion Boyes. Dear father of Gary (Barb), Kevin (Vickie), Keith (Heather), David (Cathy) and Leonard (Margaret). Loving grandfather of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his other family and friends. Arrangements for...

MRS. DORIS EILEEN EASTAUGH Formerly of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday February 16, 2009. Mrs. Doris Eastaugh was in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Eastaugh. Dear mother of David Eastaugh (Ginny) and Lynette Dault (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Sean), Landon, Dylan (Lily) and Cole. Dear sister of Jim (Ev), Dave (Joan)...

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ROSS ARMSTRONG of Kearney Suddenly in Kearney on Tuesday October 17, 2017. Ross Armstrong was in his 61st year. Dear father of Mathew (Alysha), Jessica and Brittany. Proud grandfather of Marley. Son of Norman Armstrong and Patricia Hughes. Ross is survived by his brother John, nephew Josh and will be fondly remembered by Rhonda Mulligan. A celebration of life will...

MRS. RUBY HERRON of Kearney Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 18, 2017. Mrs. Ruby Herron, beloved wife of Earl Herron, was in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Dianne Dziwani and the late Douglas Dziwani. Proud grandmother of Melissa (Doug) and great grandmother of Averi. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster...

MRS. PHYLLIS CATHERINE SANDS of Dunchurch Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday February 6, 2015 in her 88th year. Phyllis Sands (nee Jacklin), beloved wife of the late William Ernest "Ernie" Sands. Dear mother of Marshall Sands (Doris), Lynda Callery (Rick), Don Sands (Cheryl), Natalie Gould (John), Joy Cousins (Steve), Mary Beaucage...

MR. JOHN LESLIE KEITH "Jack" of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday February 15, 2012. Mr. Jack Keith was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Iris Keith. Dear father of the late Iain Keith and step father of Karen Giesbrecht (Ted) and Michael Merrall (Carol). Cherished grandfather of Amy and Matthew Giesbrecht and Leah Merrall. Survived...

LYNN LEGGETT Of Burks Falls (nee Mason) Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 31, 2018. Lynn Leggett was in her 57th year. Loving mother of Ryan and Tyler (Cynthia). Beloved daughter of Coral and the late Ross Mason. Dear sister of Allen and Steve Mason (Glo). Lynn will be fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...