Obituaries

Joan McCabe

Joan McCabe

Mar 1, 2026

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Center on Sunday, March 1, 2026, she was in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Archie McCabe. Cherished mother of Peggy (Milt - predeceased) Haggart, Linda (Joe) Major, Debbie (David) Russell, Rhoda (Gord) Furlong and David (Marilyn) McCabe. Proud grandmother of Clint, Dustin (Caitlin), Travis (Nicole), Dillon, Matthew...

Terry Jeffery

Terry Jeffery

Feb 27, 2026

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Terry at his home on Friday February 27, 2026. Terry was in his 69th year.

Dear father of Vanessa (Craig), Melanie (Kevin) and Chad (Cherie).

Proud grandfather of Jesse, Logan, Brooklyn, Kaylee, Kaitlynn, Kayden, Evan, Logan and Brody.

Terry is survived by his brothers Dave (Janet) and Tim, predeceased by his siblings Sandra (Gary) and...

John C.L. Phillips Jr.

John C.L. Phillips Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

A valiant fighter in a twelve year battle against the beast that head and neck cancer can be, against the side effects of cancer's various remedies and of it's ultimate aggression; John's combat ended with a flight to freedom in the early hours of February 23, 2026. No one fought harder.

Holding the belief that John could problem solve and fix...

Joan Appleyard

Joan Appleyard

Feb 18, 2026

Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Wednesday February 18, 2026. Joan, beloved sister of Iris was in her 90th year.

Dear daughter of the late Helena and Fred Appleyard. Cousin of Shirely Hallett and Sylvia Harter.

Joan was a teacher, good friend, an Elder and President of the UCW at the Burk’s Falls United Church and a cat lover.

Private family...

Delores Raby

Delores Raby

Feb 14, 2026

Peacefully on February 14, 2026 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, Delores was in her 81st year.

She will be missed by her family and friends, and remembered for her selflessness, compassion and care for others.

A service will be held later with interment of ashes at the Lakeview Cemetery in Midland, Ontario.

Gordon William Rice

Gordon William Rice

Feb 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Gord on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Sundridge, he was in his 57th year. Beloved father of Garry Anderson Rice. Cherished son of Alma Rice (nee Ketchabaw) and Garry Rice (Maureen Ednie). Lovingly remembered by his siblings and their families Nina, Ken, Mackenzie and Roy Shambrook. April,...

Robert Hampson

Robert Hampson

Jan 31, 2026

The family will host a celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 405, 9 Mary Street in Burk’s Falls on Saturday March 21, 2026 from 12pm to 3pm.

If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated.

Art Jeffery

Art Jeffery

Jan 27, 2026

Peacefully at Royal Victoria Health Centre in Barrie on Tuesday January 27, 2026. Art, beloved husband of Marg, was 77 years old.

Dear father of Steve (Teena) and Amanda (Chris). Proud grandfather of Matthew, Owen, Ava and Lyam.

Art is survived by his brothers David (Janet), Tim, Terry, predeceased by his parents Les and Betty Jeffery and sister Sandra.

Art will be fondly...

Philip David Weddel

Philip David Weddel

Jan 9, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phil on January 9, 2026, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, surrounded by family.

Phil grew up in Uxbridge and was known for his charm, strong personality, and adventurous spirit. He loved the outdoors and had a lifelong love of animals. Fiercely loyal and protective, Phil was the kind of...

Rodney Harold Grummett

Rodney Harold Grummett

Jan 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rod Grummett

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rod Grummett, who passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, shortly after celebrating his 77th birthday.

Rod will be remembered as a quiet, gentle man who lived his life with kindness, humility, and grace. He rarely complained and never wanted to be a...

David Bruce Olhiser

David Bruce Olhiser

Jan 6, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm at 98 McCrandle St. Novar, ON

Alan Bracey

Alan Bracey

Dec 29, 2025

Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, December 29, 2025, he was his 88th year. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. Cherished father of David. 

Much loved cousin of Sharon (John). Proud uncle of Anne (Brian), Rob (Anita), Nancy, Laura, Inara. Great- Uncle of Jenny (J.D.), Lauren (Jamie), Kim, Charlie, Leah, Jack, Scott and great -great Uncle...

Winston "Don" Franklin Coughlin

Winston "Don" Franklin Coughlin

Dec 28, 2025

Peacefully at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan On Sunday December 28, 2025 at age 83. Loving Husband of Myrna Coughlin (nee Harmer). Dear Father of Lorne (Arlene), Linda, Leona (Kalvin), James (Amber) & Wesley (Dany). Grandfather of Carmen (Tom), Zachary (Ashley), Jeremy (Emily), Jerica, Melody, Wylde, Kade & Kiera. Dear Brother of Elaine (Ian) & Leonard.

Great Grandfather of...

Marilyn Manchuk

Marilyn Manchuk

Dec 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that my brother Ross Wills and I announce the passing of our older sister Marilyn Wills Manchuk. Our sister was born in Hamilton on September 9, 1939. The first born child of our Mother and Father Ilean and Elvin Wills. Marilyn attended Bennetto Public School in Hamilton north end. At age 15 Marilyn had to...

Velma Ruth White (nee Gilchrist)

Velma Ruth White (nee Gilchrist)

Dec 26, 2025

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday December 26, 2025. Velma, beloved wife of the late Bill, was in her 98th year.

Dear mother of Karen Lizotte (Tom) and Brian White (Tori) and predeceased by infant son Michael White (1953).

Proud grandmother of Derek Leduc (Jacalynne), Amanda White, Erin White, and the late Darryl Leduc (Tara).

Great grandmother of Evelyn and Simon Leduc,...

Leslie (Joe) Howe

Leslie (Joe) Howe

Dec 26, 2025

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday December 26, 2025.

Leslie Joe was in his 81st year. Dear son of the late Leslie Sr. and Lillian Howe.

Brother of Lillian Glisinski and Margaret Howe.

A graveside service will be conducted at Spring Creek Cemetery, Mississauga in the Spring of 2026.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel in Burk’s Falls.

Raymond Charles Wallace Dingman

Raymond Charles Wallace Dingman

Dec 19, 2025

Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 19th, 2025, he was in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Dingman (nee Barker). Cherished father of Connie Dingman (Stewart Campbell), Bonnie Dingman, Tanya Dingman, and Penny Dingman. Proud grandfather of Cody & Shane Dingman. Ray is predeceased by all of his silbings. He will be sadly...

Peter Kuri

Peter Kuri

Dec 8, 2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Joseph Kuri on Monday December 8th, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family in the home he put so much of his talents into. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife and fishing buddy Lorraine, who he had been married to...

Bob Caissey

Bob Caissey

Nov 30, 2025

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday November 30, 2025. Bob was in his 72nd year. 

Dear father of Cory Caissey.

Proud grandfather of CJ, Cindy (Zack), Amber, Lyndon, Johnny and the late Wyatt and will be fondly remembered by their mother, Melissa Arthur.

Bob is one of 12 children in the Caissey family and is the son of the late...

Wayne Douglas Rand

Wayne Douglas Rand

Nov 26, 2025

Wayne was born at home in Fern Glen to Vera (nee Bainbridge) and Jack Rand and then passed away at Huntsville Hospital on Wednesday November 26, 2025. He is the beloved husband of Phyllis Rand (nee Rivers). Wayne was in his 76th year.

Dear father of Wayne Jr. (Debbie) and Samantha (Jon Paul Evans)

Proud grandfather of Allison (Tyson), Dylan, Evan, Blake,...