Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

JOYCE MARTHA ALICE KOURIS (nee Welch) of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge

Joyce passed away on Monday December 12, 2022, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 87. Loving wife and best friend of the late Robert (Bob) Kouris and mother of the late Richard and Terry Hewitt. She is...

Dec 8, 2022

BESSIE MAY DARRAH (nee Priddle) of Sundridge

Peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Thursday December 8, 2022.  Bessie, beloved wife of the late Walter Darrah, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Cathy Snell (Ralph), Bill Darrah (Sandra) and predeceased by her infant son John Darrah. Proud grandmother of Chris (Janet), Brian, Michael...

Dec 6, 2022

David Colin MacKay

Of Huntsville

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the early morning of Tuesday, December 6, 2022, he was in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Barbara MacKay (nee Hurrell).  Cherished father of Darrin MacKay (Ann) and Donna Collins...

Nov 27, 2022

Debra Jean Rogers (nee Loney)

Of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, she was in her 68th year.  Beloved partner of Tom Crane.  Cherished mother of Shannon Rogers (Alex Stapleton).  Proud grandmother of Dimitri Rogers.  Lovingly remembered by her parents Harold &...

Nov 25, 2022

Dale Elizabeth Diotte Of Katrine It’s with a heavy sorrow filled heart that I announce the passing of my mother, friend, and my greatest cheerleader Dale Diotte.  Dale passed peacefully with her family at her bedside Friday November 25, 2022, following chronic medical issues.  I will forever miss your spunk and wonderful sense of humour, and all...

Nov 24, 2022

Russel Clair Worth of Katrine Peacefully passed away at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday November 24, 2022. Clair Worth, beloved husband of Sharon for 56 years, was in his 78th year. He leaves behind Shannon and his sons Bradley and Jordyn, Shawna (Brian), Monty (Christina), his pride and joy; granddaughter Holly Mehaffey, his friend of...

Nov 19, 2022

Donald Edward White

Of Magnetawan

Passed away peacefully at West Parry Sound Health Centre on Saturday, November 19, 2022, he was in his 93 year.  Beloved husband of the late Birdie Ellen White (nee Coombs).  Loving father of Terry White (Margie). ...

Nov 18, 2022

Leslie Thomas Maeck

December 13, 1942-November 17, 2022.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Thomas Maeck. Les passed away peacefully on Thursday November 17th at Eastholme in Powassan Ontario.  Beloved husband for 59 years, to Gail Maeck (Stringer). Adored father of...

Nov 17, 2022

Dean Ferrante of Emsdale Suddenly on Thursday November 17, 2022.  Dean was in his 56th year. Dear and loving father of Jake, Robyn and Christina. Beloved son of Valerie and the late Robert Ferrante and brother of Steven Ferrante (Emily). Dean was a hard worker and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his kind...

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...