Obituaries

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)...

For me, a life stopped being about time. You see, a life can't be measured in something that simply doesn't really exist. Life is measured in moments; these moments are all around us. If you consider a memory, past, present and future, they are endless, just as we all are. You think you can't speak to someone who isn't in...

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...

MR. GARY WAYNE LAWRENCE of Sundridge Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Friday February 20, 2015 in his 72nd year. Gary Lawrence, beloved husband of Susan Lawrence (nee Wolfe). Dear father of Kaitlyn McMullen, Wayne Lawrence (Anne) and grandfather of Jacob Lawrence. Brother-in-law of Myrna, Patti (Brad), Bob (Donna) and Doug (Liz). Predeceased by parents...

PHILIP "Tex" LIEPINS of Magnetawan and formerly of Palmerston Suddenly at his home in Magnetawan on Wednesday July 27, 2016. Tex Liepins, beloved husband of Daina, was in his 57th year. Dear father of Melany (Jeremy), Josh (Mallory), Cory (Angela) and fur child Jimmy. Proud grandfather of Aurora. Cherished son in law of Ines Liepins. Tex will be fondly remembered...

MRS. HENRIETTA SOULES Arrangements for the late Mrs. Henrietta Soules are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge.

MR. EVERETT MILO PARKES (E.P.) of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 17, 2016 in his 93rd year. Everett Parkes, beloved husband of Marjory Parkes (nee Boyes). Dear father of Betty McLaren (Keith), Steve Parkes (Debbie), Kevin Parkes (Aileen) and Rick Parkes (Brenda). Loving Grandpa of Cindy (Gerry), Jeff (Kathy), Kim (Remi), Jennifer (Allan), Brad...

MRS. ANNA MARIA "MIA" VANGROOTEL Of Katrine Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday January 21st, 2010. Mrs. Mia VanGrootel was in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Bill VanGrootel. Dear mother of Jim (Cheryl) and Trudy. Cherished grandmother of Jamie, Samantha, Brittany, Lanie and Zachery. Great grandmother of Hayden, Angelina and Savannah. Mia is survived by her brother...

SANDRA LYNN JONES of Sundridge Unexpectedly at her home in Sundridge on Monday August 26, 2013 in her 62nd year. Sandi Jones, beloved mommy to her Pomeranians Jessie, Jamie and Cindy. Dear daughter of the late Donald and the late Bernice Jones. Cherished sister of Doug Jones (Sheri), Robert Jones (Debbie), Ronald Jones (Kelly), Deborah Baird (John), Ruth Bon (Denis)...

DIANA LETCHER of Burk's Falls and formerly of Oakville Suddenly at her home on Saturday July 23, 2016. Diana was in her 68th year. Beloved mother of Jennifer Stark-Fowler (Daryl) and Christopher Stark (Eileen). Proud grandmother of Ellie Flynn, Robert and Koen Stark. Diana is survived by her brother John James and sister Janice James-Barlow and will be fondly remembered...