Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Marianne Ogston
Feb 18, 2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Huntsville on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, she was in her 79th year. Marianne was a selfless person who deeply loved her entire family. They always came first. She had an intense love and connection of the outdoors and nature and looked forward to time spent at their cottage. Always eager to lend...
Vincent Joseph Pineau
Feb 11, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, he was in his 89th year. Vince was born in a small town called Acadieville, New Brunswick. Beloved husband of the late Jeannita Pineau (nee Bourque). Cherished father of Mark Pineau (Janet). Vince is survived by his many siblings who live in New Brunswick and Ontario.
Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Dempster...
Helen Phillips
Feb 11, 2025
Helen passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care in Huntsville on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, she was in her 85th year. Predeceased by parents Donat and Blanche Tremblay. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Phillips. Proud mother of Raymond, Brenda (Carl), Linda (Keith), Sharon (Rob) and the late Wesley. Proud grandmother of Matthew,...
Pierrette Lea Jenkins
Feb 9, 2025
Peacefully and surrounded by her children at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Sunday February 9, 2025. PJ was in her 71st year.
Loving mother of Tracey (Glenn), Jenny, Christine (Ray) and Jesse (Amanda).
Proud grandmother of Dylan (late Meredith), Amanda (Derek), Ellen (Chad), Tabitha (Quincy), Nathan and Amber. Great grandmother of Claire, Jackson, Jace, Joseph, Katherine, Hudson and Hunter.
PJ is survived...
Donald "Toddy" Haining
Feb 7, 2025
Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday February 7, 2025. Toddy Haining, beloved husband of Linda for 40 years, was in his 66th year.
Loving father of Rodney Haining (Elizabeth).
Dear son of Barbara and Les Phinney and the late Ken Thompson. Son-in-law of Alice Edsall (late Robert).
Brother of Bonnie Rickward (Rob), Sheila Haining, Steve Thompson (Debbie) and brother-in-law to...
Sylvia Gethons-Green
Feb 6, 2025
Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Thursday February 6, 2025. Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Bev Green was in her 84th year.
Dear mother of Darren Gethons (Andrea), the late Cory Gethons and stepmother of Tim Green (Lorie), Tammy Brown (Kevin), Brad Green (Cindy) and the late Barry Green.
Grandmother of Becky, Brandi, Tara, Samantha, Stephanie, Zach, Dylan, Lexie,...
Dale Diana Roselita Buttineau- Coombs
Jan 31, 2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Huntsville Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2025, she was in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin Coombs. Cherished mother of Elizabeth Morrin (Michael) and Diana Warriner (Jason). Proud grandmother of Evan Morrin, Christion Buttineau, Joshawa James, Trey Schouwshra, Elexsis Buttineau and Sarah Warriner. Lovingly remembered by her siblings...
Marjorie Louise Campbell
Jan 29, 2025
Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late John, was in her 80th year.
Dear mother of Tracey of Exeter, Fred (Christina) of Burk’s Falls and predeceased by her son Shane Douglas Campbell.
Survived by her brother Harvey Rintoul (Ree).
Fondly remembered by many friends and the community of Kearney for all...
Mavis Bell
Jan 27, 2025
Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Monday January 27, 2025. Mavis, beloved wife of the late Leonard, was in 87th year.
Loving mother of Richard (Kasia), Lois and Randy (Helen) and second mother of Linda, Anne and the late Donna.
Proud grandmother of Michael and Ethan and loving Nan of Josh (Cydney) and the late Megan.
Great grandmother of Theo.
Dear sister...
Wayne C. Smith
Jan 25, 2025
Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Saturday January 25, 2025. Wayne, beloved son of the late Norman and Mary Smith, was in his 83rd year.
Dear brother of Merrilee Chapman (late Jim), Barry Smith (Christine), Cheryl Battle (Keith), Lenore Morris (Bob), Darla Kivell (Dan) and the late Wenda Moore (late Don).
Beloved best friend of Brandon McCracken and his...
Donna Marie Murdoch
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts the Murdoch Family announce the passing of Donna Murdoch (nee Wood) peacefully at home on Friday January 24, 2025 after a long and courageous battle.
Donna, in her 65th year leaves her beloved husband Brian, daughter Kristy (Pat Skiffington), cherished grandson Colton of Sundridge and son Sean Murdoch of North Bay.
She is predeceased by her father Alan Wood...
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