Obituaries
Michael John Hodgson
Apr 17, 2025
Peacefully at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Thursday April 17, 2025. Michael, beloved husband of Patricia for 62 years, was in his 84th year.
Dear father of Samantha Jones, Lewis Hodgson (Heather), Kristian Hodgson (Angela) and John Hodgson (Rosie)
Proud grandfather of Ashley Barton, Anna Jones, Dana Hodgson, Kiki Miller-Hodgson and the late Mathew Elzby.
Michael is survived by his sister Margaret...
Anna Jessie Branch
Apr 17, 2025
Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Thursday April 17, 2025. Anna, beloved wife of the Roger Wager, was in her 80th year.
Dear mother of Richard Branch (Nora) and stepmother of Neil and Ian Wager.
Proud grandmother of Damien and Alex.
Sister of David (Jane), Robert (Pearline), Laura (Greg) and Helen. Sister-in-law of Brenda (Gord), Gayle (Murray) special aunt of Niki...
Lyle Martin Gawley
Apr 16, 2025
Lyle Martin Gawley was born September 22, 1938 to Ralph and Zelma Gawley in Blackheath, Ontario, a farming community South of Hamilton.
Lyle decided early on that farming wasn’t his “cup of tea” and started at Dofasco in 1961, a Hamilton steel mill, as an overhead crane operator. With his first wife, he had two children: Paul and Christine. Later he...
Marie Lacombe
Apr 14, 2025
Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday April 14, 2025. Marie, beloved wife of the late Jack Lacombe was 89 years old.
Dear mother of Debbie O’Hallarn (Bill), Dan Lacombe (Bonnie) and Shelley Albright (Dan).
Loving grandma of Amber Charlebois (Brandon), Leah Bell (Chris), Shea Lacombe (Jaymie), Scott Lacombe (Isabelle), Joe Schell (Melanie) and proud G.G. of Hanna, Owen,...
Eric John Steengaard
Apr 11, 2025
Peacefully at home on Friday April 11, 2025. Rick, beloved husband of Angie (nee Russell) was in his 66th year.
Dear father of Jim (Jennifer), Ricky (Renae), Thomas (Jennifer), Jacob, and Ted (Jessica).
Proud grandfather of Skyler (Bailey), January, Jessica, Rhys, Rhyleigh Jordan, RJ, Kayce and great grandfather of Dimitri.
Son of the late George and Rose Steengaard.
Rick will be missed by his...
Kayla Anne Brandt
Apr 3, 2025
Suddenly at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Thursday April 3, 2025. Kayla, beloved mother of Isaac, Keenan and Lily, was in her 39th year.
Cherished daughter of Katherine Morris and Chris Brandt.
Loving sister of Ryan Brandt (Brittany).
Granddaughter of Mildred and the late Harold Brandt and the late Geraldine and Harvey Morris.
Kayla will be remembered by Keenan and Lily’s father Kevin...
Verna Adeline Campbell
Apr 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Verna Adeline Campbell (née Botham), on April 1, 2025, at the age of 94. Verna was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Campbell, in 2023 and is survived by her children, Cecilia (Reg Grasser), James “Jim” (Gail McCarthy), and Allan (Bonnie Lou King), as...
Walter Henry Miller
Mar 30, 2025
Peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice in Orillia on Sunday March 30, 2025. Wally, beloved husband of the late JoeAnn, was in his 83rd year.
Loving father of Natalie (late Ted), Denise (Milton), Tracy (Bryan) and Angela (Kris).
Proud grandfather of Jordan, Bryanna, Charlie (Chloe), Caileigh (Nik), Kiki, Brandi (Norman) and great grandfather of Asher, Korben and Jace.
Wally is survived by his sister...
Ramona Mary Gilpin
Mar 25, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, she was in her 92nd year.
Beloved wife of the late Arnold Charles Gilpin who passed away August 27, 2012. Cherished mother of Dlane Gilpin (Jacques Houde), Linda Gilpin, Ace Gilpin, and Wade Gilpin (Stephanie Bausenhart). Proud grandmother of Lily Houde, Daniel Houde, Markus Gilpin and Charles Gilpin. Ramona is survived by her...
Beatrice Alice Weaver
Mar 17, 2025
Beatrice Alice Weaver was the fourth child of Joseph and Alice (Smith) Rheubottom. She was born at home in Sundridge on October 20, 1921. Her two sisters were Millie Wiseman and Edith Christie, both of whom married locally and lived in Sundridge their entire lives. Her younger brother Calvin (aka ‘Tiny’) now lives in Marmora ON.
Her early years were impacted...
Marion Murie Jasperse
Mar 14, 2025
Marion Jasperse, 66, of Albion, Indiana passed away on March 14, 2025. She was born at home on January 7, 1959, in Burks Falls, Ontario to the late Clarence and June (née Moore) Galey.
Marion was a devoted, loving wife to Jay Jasperse and an exceptional and loving mother to her two sons, Jorge Jasperse and Jon Jasperse. Marion was truly...
Rita Caron Groome
Mar 14, 2025
In her 72nd year, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 14, 2025, after an unexpected and short battle with cancer. She was cared for well by her loving family over the last few weeks, as she amazingly contributed to her own transition, facing it bravely. Beloved daughter of Viola Thomas and the late Carl Ney. Cherished mother of Holly Groome...
Gregory Vincent McManus
Mar 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gregory Vincent McManus at Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto on Monday March 10, 2025. Greg, beloved husband and best friend of Lorrie (nee Marshall) was 53.
Dear father of Michael, Taylor (Maria) and Kaitlyn (Alex).
Greg is survived by his father Denis McManus (late Shirley) and his brother David (Christine)...
Beverley Ann Cox
Mar 8, 2025
Born to her father Stanley and her mother Shirley (predeceased) on August 4th, 1951 – Beverley Ann Diehl arrived the same year in Stratford, Ontario that Princess Elizabeth – soon to be Queen Elizabeth – visited the town in October. The Princess’ arrival was fittingly symbolic because Bev was graced with Elizabeth’s common decency and lifelong goodwill toward others. Of...
Elwood "Woody" Stack
Mar 7, 2025
Elwood passed away in hospital in his 97th year. Predeceased by his wife Bernice, brothers Grant (Joyce) & Ross. Loving father of Kevin (Dianne) and Kim. Proud grandfather of Malissa (James), Darren (Michele) and great-grandfather of Logan, Mila and Finneas. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Bev, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Elwood moved to Sundridge in August of...
Susanne Jeniffer Clodd
Mar 6, 2025
On March 6th 2025 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Susanne without warning, was taken from us. Born in 1977 on the 13th of August to her two loving parents, Diana Cook (Mike) and George Clodd (Cheryl). Adored Sister of Andrew (Julie), Marshall, and Logan. Beloved Mother of five, she is survived by her children Scott, Samantha (Adrian), Nathaniel...
Sally Marie Harper
Mar 4, 2025
Peacefully at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Sally, beloved wife of Gord for over 46 years, was in her 73rd year.
Dear Mother of Greg Hall (Cindy), Christopher, Lori-Anne Jones (Craig), Jason Streeter (Jennifer). Proud Step-mom of Joan Klaassen (Alan) and Jennifer Sawicki (Chris). Sally was also the proud Grandma to several grandchildren.
Sister of Mary (Joe), Cathy (Roger),...
Erwin Verheye
Mar 4, 2025
Passed suddenly at home on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Erwin, beloved husband of Audrena for 50 years, was in his 75th year.
Loving father of Jason (Charlotte), Lindsay (Jon), Randy (Janine), and Jody (Jennifer).
Proud Papa (Buba) of Brianna, Gabrielle, Jameson, Easton, Kaelyn, Parker, Owen, Cooper, Kaley and Mackenzie.
Erwin is survived by his sister Krista (Jim) and brother-in-law Paul (Melanie); predeceased by...
William Bruce Samis
Mar 3, 2025
Passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Seniors Complex in Alliston, ON, he was just shy of his 98th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Ivy Jean Samis who predeceased him in 2004. Cherished father of Gary Samis and daughter-in-law Roseanne Samis, Cheryl Adshead and predeceased by his children Marelene Grix- Samis (Fred) and Keith Samis, Proud grandfather...
Andrew Brown
Feb 21, 2025
Surrounded by his family at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Friday February 21, 2025. Andrew, beloved husband of Kerry, was in his 55th year.
Andrew is survived by his children: Garry, (his partner Amy; children Levi and Abby) and his daughter Eva. Loving brother of Steven Brown (Joanna) and uncle to Logan, Aunnika, Ewan and Sophia.
Dear son of Wilfred and...
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