Obituaries

MR. JEFFREY ANDREW DIXON of Novar At South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday January 1, 2017. Mr. Jeffrey Dixon was in his 64th year. Son of Pat Dixon and brother of David Dixon. Friends and family will be received at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls on Tuesday January 17, 2017 from 2...

MR. DONALD ROY BEATTY (Of Sundridge) After a brief illness surrounded by his family at his home in Sundridge on Saturday October 16, 2010 in his 81st year. Don Beatty, beloved husband of Dorothy Beatty (nee Lilly) of Sundridge. Dear father of Steven (Joelle), Sharon Hartman (Bill), and Mary Sue Ogilvie (David). Loving grandfather of Kyle (Shonna), Alex, Arielle, Julie...

MRS. JOAN EDITH HALL of Trout Creek Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday July 1, 2017 in her 75th year. Joan Hall (nee Burke), beloved wife of 57 years of Ed Hall. Dear Mom of Randy (Beth), Terry (Paula), Don (Michelle) and Jerry (Lisa). Loving Nana of Natasha, Christopher, Bronte, Tessa, Jack,...

MRS. LESLEY JOAN LITTLE-SMITH of Sundridge Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 14, 2013. Leslie Little-Smith, beloved wife of Wayne Smith, was in her 61st year. Loving mother of Jason Micks. Cherished daughter of Ruth and the late Clifford Little. Dear sister of Hazel Ward (Jim), Allan Little and Beth Fillier (Doug). Loving aunt of Karen Ward...

SHIRLEY WEST "AUNT SHIRLEY" Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at her residence in Burk's Falls on Monday June 10, 2013 in her 82nd year. Shirley West (nee Hall), beloved mother of Glen West of Phoenix, Arizona and Julie Chamberlain (Scott). Loving grandmother of Mary and Kathy West. Fondly remembered by her many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends....

MRS. ALICE TAVERNER Of Kearney (nee Thomson) Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 1, 2012. Mrs. Alice Taverner was in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Elton. Dear mother of Bruce, Marie, Dora (Don), Gloria (Jack), Nancy (Rick) and the late Larry. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Alice is survived by her siblings;...

EDNA AYRES (nee Corcoran) of Kearney Peacefully, in her home and surrounded by her family, priest and dear friends on Tuesday July 3, 2012. Edna was in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Ayres. Dear mother of Joyce Murray (Michael) and Wendy Gattozzi (Ross). Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Travis), Katelyn, Jonathan (Ana) and Tyler. Proud great grandmother...

LEWIS B. HEISE of South River Peacefully with his family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Tuesday August 5, 2014 in his 92nd year. Lewis Heise, beloved husband of Janet McLaren-Heise and the late Verna Lou Heise. Dear father of Mary-Lou Hanna (nee Heise) (Sherif), Dale Heise, Marlin Heise (Marnie), Owen Heise (Caroline) and stepfather...

MR. PETER JOHANNES TURUNEN Of North York Suddenly at his residence on Monday March 22, 2010. Mr. Peter Turunen was in his 50th year. Beloved son of Raija and Olavi Turunen of Burk's Falls. Dear brother of Ulla Theoret (Steven) of Michigan. Cherished uncle of Thomas, Paul and Hans Theoret. Peter will be fondly remembered by all his family and...

MRS. LOIS ADELINE ENGLISH of Selwyn Township and formerly of Toronto and Sundridge Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at the age of 84. Lois English (nee Willard), beloved wife of Wally English. Loving mother of Katherine English-Almas (late Garry) and the late Barbara Marriott. Cherished sister of Beth Wells...

MRS. UNEITA UNIA ALANE RUSSELL (Of South River) Suddenly at the North Bay General Hospital - Scollard site on Tuesday August 17, 2010 in her 74th year. Uneita Russell (nee Page), beloved wife of the late Jack Russell. Dear mother of Janet Hoffman (Dale), Lorraine Ralston (Steve), Angela Keown (Louis), the late Cauline Fuller (John Sr.), and the late Alvin...

MR. JOHN WALTER RAMSAY of South River Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday February 8, 2017 in his 87th year. Jack Ramsay, beloved husband of Patricia Reeds. Dear father of Ken, Beth and Doug. Loving uncle of Kim Kirkbride (David), Craig White and great uncle of Rebecca. Predeceased by sister Joan White. Fondly remembered by his...

MR. HANS-HELWIG SCHNITZLER of Burk's Falls A strong spirit is gone, those of you who knew Hans know what we've lost. Hans left behind his beloved wife Aila Schnitzler, his loving children Micha (Katja) and Sami (Lena) and will be fondly remembered by his other family and friends. Private family arrangements for the late Mr. Hans Schnitzler have been entrusted...

MRS. RUTH EMMELINE HALL Of Burk's Falls and formerly of Scarborough Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 10, 2018. Mrs. Emmeline Hall, beloved wife of the late Leonard Hall Senior, was in her 89th year. Dear mother of Leonard Junior (Rosalind), Dawn and the late Stephen Hall. Proud grandmother of Brandon (Ashton), Matthew and Shawn (Jasmine). Great...

MR. SINCLAIR "CLAIR" EDWARD SCHMIDT Of Sundridge Peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home in Trout Creek on Sunday January 13, 2013 in his 81st year. Clair Schmidt, beloved husband of Betty Schmidt (nee McPherson). Dear father of Mike Schmidt (Nancy), Sue MacIntosh (Eldy), Andy Schmidt (Glenda), Cindy Leggett (Tim), Darcy Schmidt (Rhonda) and...

CODY JASON SMITH (Of Burk's Falls) After a brief and courageous battle with cancer at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Monday February 15, 2010 at nine years of age. Cody Smith, beloved son of Derek and Donna Smith of Burk's Falls. Loving brother of Tyler Smith.. Cherished grandson of Barry and Karen Smith of Burk's Falls, Anne...

MRS. AUDREY MURISON-REID Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 27, 2011. Mrs. Audrey Murison-Reid was in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Allan Reid and the late Charles Murison. Dear mother of Carol McIntyre (Dave), Bill Murison (Debbie) Sharon Jessup (Morley) and Kenneth Murison. Cherished grandmother to Terri-Lynn, Dwayne, Steven, Michael, Shawna, Joe, Billy...

BORIS 'BO' ELIK Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Elik. Loving father of Edward (Wendy), Marty (Kelly), Jeff (Florence), Jessica (Dan) Markovic. Dear grandfather of Tammy (Chris), Matthew (Jenn), Josh (Samantha), Nick (Denise), Michael, Alyssa, Cassandra, Brittany, and great grandfather of Riley and Kobe....

MR. HAROLD THEODORE ROSSITER of Sundridge Peacefully with his family by his side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 24, 2013 in his 87th year. Harold Rossiter, beloved husband of Mary Rossiter (nee White) of Sundridge. Dear father of Kathy Copeland (Steve) of Cambridge. Loving grandfather of Katie (Jon) and Jennie. Predeceased by his nine siblings and...

MR. JOHN JAMES REECE of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence on Thursday May 22, 2014. Mr. John Reece, beloved husband of Sandra (nee Anderson) was in his 78th year. Dear father of Tim Reece, Joy Sanderson (Lee), Robert Reece (Petry) and Cheryl Elrick. Stepfather of Mark Anderson (Angie) and Shari Anderson (Mike). Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2...