Obituaries

Nov 12, 2022

Jeanne Jorritsma (nee Woodward)

Peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Saturday, November 12, 2022. she was in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Jorritsma. Cherished mother of James (Linda), Cathy (David), Anne (Tony), Gregory (Barb), Bonny and predeceased by her son Eddie. Proud grandmother of Bruce (Renota), Neil (Leslee),...

Nov 11, 2022

LINDA NOLAN Of Kearney

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday November 11, 2022. Linda Nolan, beloved wife of Michael was in her 72nd year. Loving mother of Dale Nolan (Brandi) and proud grandma of Allison Nolan. Dear sister of Beverley Gray (Tom) and the late Carol Bradley (James). Linda will be fondly remembered...

Nov 7, 2022

Nancy Eileen Ibbitson (nee Hewitt)

Passed away peacefully in her 79th year surrounded by loved ones at the Muskoka Algonquin Health Centre in Huntsville on Monday, November 7, 2022.  Beloved and cherished mother of Kelly Turner (Ted Wong) and Darrell Ibbitson (Robyn Marttila).  Proud grandmother of Alyson, Adam and Aaron.  Sadly missed by...

Nov 6, 2022

Joanne Maureen Schmidt (nee Garner)

Of Sundridge

Passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Sunday, November 6, 2022, she was in her 79th year.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Schmidt.  Cherished mother of Rick Schmidt, Michele Noon (Steve), Robert Schmidt (Kristy), Edward Schmidt...

Nov 5, 2022

COLTON JAMES ORR of Burk’s Falls

September 8, 2000 - November 5, 2022, Forever twenty-two

Beloved son of Tina Moore (Curt) and Stephen Orr (Lindsay). Cherished brother of Taylor (Kyle), Dustin (Brittany), Brayden (Katie), Grayson, Kealin, Myah, Eli and Osias. Loving uncle of Lorelai and Addison. Loving grandson of...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Millar Of Emsdale

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my partner and friend, Mike Millar. He passed following his battle with cancer on November 4th, 2022, with his beloved daughter Nicole and myself at his bedside.  A special thanks to Huntsville Hospice, Dr Stacey Erven and all the...

Oct 26, 2022

WILFRED LORNE COSBY Of Port Loring

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Wilfred Cosby, on October 26, 2022 in his 93rd year.  Loving husband of Beatrice (1991) and dear friend to Linda Miller (2014).  Much loved Dad to Russell (Sharon) and Bobbi, GW to Aaron (Jen) and Shannon (Jon)...

Oct 20, 2022

Gordon Elwood Benn "Gordie" of Emsdale, Ontario died peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 20, 2022, at the age of 85.

Loving Husband of Gail Benn. Dear Father to Frank and Debbie (Jimmy) and the late Jackie Malloy. Adored Grandfather to Trine, Nicole (Jamie), late Brent (Tracey), Tommy (Ditte) and Jannie. Cherished...

Oct 17, 2022

Dorothy Callery

(nee Mossop)

Passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, she was in her 87th year.  Beloved wife of the late Bill Callery.  Cherished mother of Debby Callery and Wendy Ayotte (Denis).  Proud grandmother of Daya Rose (Jon), Dawn Mazzie (David), Daniel Mazzie, Katie...

Oct 17, 2022

Marjorie Marie Hobson

of Magnetawan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Marjorie Hobson of Magnetawan passed away peacefully on Friday October 14th , 2022 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.  Beloved sister of Betty Douglas, Donald (predeceased).  She will be sadly missed by...

Oct 16, 2022

Alan Edward Makela

Of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Hospital on Sunday, October 16, 2022, he was just shy of his 60th birthday.  Beloved father of Danny, Elissa and Bridget.  Proud grandfather of 4 grandsons and one...

Oct 12, 2022

ELKE HELEN TILLACK Of Sundridge

Elke passed peacefully at the North Bay Regional Hospital on Wednesday October 12, 2022, at the age of 69. Beloved mother of Dorian (Maggie) and Sacha (Jennifer) Tillack. Dear daughter of the late Gisela and Benno Kunkel and sister of the late Carl Kunkel (Karen). Elke is the cherished Aunt...

Oct 10, 2022

Judith Gail Alton Shuker Of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her residence on Monday October 10, 2022. Judith was 85 years young. Dear mother of Scott Shuker, Ryan Shuker (Karen), Cole Shuker (Dayna Forsyth), and the late Todd Shuker (Dec 2021) Grandmother of Devon, Daniel, Katie, Aaron, Mitchell, Julian, Jason, Jory, Jacob, Randi, Alexandra, Garnet and great...

Oct 10, 2022

Herbert Arthur Bowles

of Burks Falls

It is with great sadness that the family of Herbert Bowles announces his passing, peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 88.

Herb was the beloved husband of Kathy...

Oct 10, 2022

Reta Louise Van Duzen

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Sunday, October 10, 2022, she was 84 years old.  Loving wife of the late Wilf Van Duzen.  Cherished mother of Alice Evangelista (Howard Gracie), Carol Van Duzen (George “Butch” Hellam), Shirley Levesque, Bill Van Duzen (Christine Symons),...

Oct 6, 2022

MARILYN GAIL RAAFLAUB (nee Hall) of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 6, 2022. Marilyn Raaflaub, beloved wife of the late Howard Raaflaub, was in her 76th year. Dear mother of Daniel (Jane), Paul (Karie) and David (Elinor). Proud grandmother of Emilie and Jacob. Sister of Dan Hall (Susan). Marilyn will...

Oct 5, 2022

Margaret “Isabel” McVicar (nee Grove)

of Burks Falls

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, she was 83 years old.  Beloved wife of the late George Jr. Langdon & the late Lloyd McVicar.  Cherished mother...

Oct 1, 2022

Barbara Chartrand

Of Burks Falls

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Tomkins House Hospice Huronia in Penetanguishene on Saturday, October 1, 2022, she was in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late Fred Chartrand.  Cherished mother of Kevin (Nadine) Chartrand, Karen (Gerald) Haourt,...

Sep 28, 2022

Lawrence Wesley Cooper

Passed away peacefully in Huntsville at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, he was in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Moreen Cooper (nee Galambos).  Cherished father of Gary Cooper.  He is predeceased by his sister Hazel Prokop.  Sadly missed by his nephews.  Cremation has taken place at Forest...

Sep 21, 2022

Josephine Anne Mary Steer Of Emsdale and formerly of London Peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday September 21, 2022. Mrs. Josephine Steer, beloved wife of the late Vernon Steer, was in her 88th year. Dear mother of Paul Steer (Peggy) and cherished grandmother of the late Robert Steer. Private family arrangements have been entrusted...