Obituaries

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...

MRS. LYNN MARIE HUBBARD Of Kearney (nee Farrell) Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family at her side, on Thursday January 3, 2013. Mrs. Lynn Hubbard, beloved wife of the late Bob Hubbard, was in her 60th year. Dear mother of Shannon Nestler (Rick), late Steven and Laura Kendall (Matt). Proud...

ELAINE HELEN JEFFERY Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at her residence on Wednesday November 17, 2010. Elaine Jeffery was in her 70th year. Beloved mother of Richard, Angela and Christel. Grandmother of Morgan and Alannah. Long time companion of Gunther Gohlich. Survived by sister Margaret Allison and fondly remembered by Betty and Jim Comer and George Inch. The family will receive...

MRS. ANTOINETTE ROBINS of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday May 24, 2010. Mrs. Antoinette Robins was in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late James Robins and the late Herbert Robins. Dear mother of Ulrik (Dorothy), Joseph (Rosemary), Paul (Charlene), Richard (Cheryl), Walter (Jean), Antoinette Fisher (Wayne) and Joann Corrigan (Blaine). Cherished grandmother,...

MR. GRENVILLE RICHARD ROBERT WILSON of South River Peacefully with his family by his side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday February 14, 2014 in his 79th year. Grenville Wilson, beloved husband of Vera Wilson. Dear father of Joseph, Bobby (Becky), Carol, Jo-anne and Connie. Loving grandfather and great grandfather of many. Cherished brother of Audrey, Ken,...

MR. EDWARD D. MacISAAC Sr. Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday April 2, 2010. Mr. Ed MacIsaac was in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Sheila for 53 years. Dear father of Ed (Robin), Brian (Brenda), Terry (Karen) and Wally (Bonnie). Cherished grandfather of Lynita (John), Tammy, Damian (Michelle), Dawn (Jean), Shaun (Naomi), Tiffany...

MR. ERIC WILSON Of South River Suddenly at his home on Monday January 19, 2009 in his 80th year. Eric Wilson beloved husband of Chris Wilson. Loving father of Rick Wilson (Shari) of Niagara Falls, Cynthia Lewis (Doug) of Utopia and Patricia Klassen (Brian) of Half Moon Bay, B.C. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Jennifer, Jackie, Cobie, Keanan, Alexandra, Bradley, Scott,...

MR. GREGORY LORNE "MICK" MAECK Of Sundridge At his residence in Sundridge on Wednesday April 21, 2010 in his 54th year. Mick Maeck, husband of Lynne Maeck, father of Kyle Maeck (Melissa) and the late Stephanie Maeck. Loving grandfather of Taylor and Riley Maeck. Dear brother of Betty Brownrigg (George), Faye Russell (Lawrence), Joan Neely (Howard), Arlene "Pug" Maeck, Kathleen...

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;...