Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Sharon Linda Dreher

(Hewitt)

Of South River

With heavy hearts, Bob and Sharon’s family announces her passing on February 26, 2022 at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto after a brief illness.  Sharon grew up in South River and enjoyed her professional career as a Registered Nurse. ...

Feb 25, 2022

CARL CROSSMAN Of Ahmic Harbour

Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday February 25, 2022.  Carl Crossman, beloved husband of Joyce (nee Whitmell) was in his 82nd year. Loving brother of Jack Crossman (Myrna) and brother-in-law of Goldie Ladd (Alan). Carl is predeceased by his parents Bert and Nellie Crossman and will...

Feb 22, 2022

Karen Lorraine Woodcock

Of Sundridge

It is with heavy hearts that the Woodcock family announces the passing of Karen at the Huntsville Hospital on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, she was in her 67th year.

Beloved partner of Brian Durance (of Sundridge) and best friend Rick Woodcock (of...

Feb 21, 2022

MR. EDWARD JORRITSMA “Eddie” Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Monday February 21, 2022. Eddie, beloved son of Jeanne and the late Peter Jorritsma, was in his 48th year. Dear brother of James (Linda), Cathy (David), Anne (Tony), Gregory (Barb) and Bonny. Proud uncle of Bruce (Renota), Neil (Leslee),...

Feb 13, 2022

MR. EDGAR DUNN Of Burk’s Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 13, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls and service details will be announced at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 205 in Burk’s Falls would...

Feb 12, 2022

Lorrie Willick

Of Magnetawan

Sadly passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

She will be forever remembered and loved by her sons Samuel Culp (Shukri), Thomas Culp, and step-son Lester Culp JR. Proud grandmother of Lester and Randy Culp.  Loving daughter...

Feb 9, 2022

Bekesi, Robert Peter

of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on February 9, 2022, he was in his 84th year.  Beloved husband of the late Lily Leora Bekesi (nee Schmeler).  Cherished father of Janet Carlsen.  Proud grandfather of Rakel Carlsen, Robert Bekesi and great-grandfather of Leora  Gray.  Cremation has taken...

Jan 31, 2022

Mary Ellen Way

Of Burks Falls

It is with heavy hearts that Mary Ellen’s family announces the sudden passing of their wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister on Monday, January 31, 2022, she was in her 78th year.

Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Way....

Jan 31, 2022

Stanley Roy “Bob” Fetterly

Of Sundridge

Passed away peacefully at the Southwind Retirement Home on Monday, January 31st, 2022, he just turned 84.

Beloved husband of the late Gloria Anne Fetterly (nee Sohm).  Cherished father of Laurie Hill (Liam) of Sundridge, Morgan Fetterly (Kelly) of Barrie and Josie Hawkins...

Jan 31, 2022

David Allen Brooks

at age 75, passed away on January 31st, 2022, with his loving wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He will be dearly missed by his wife Eva Brooks, and stepchildren Gloria Dziarmaga (Stan), Germaine Wright (Steve), Maurice LeBlanc (Liz), Joe LeBlanc (June) and Deborah Sheffield. Dave was a...

Jan 30, 2022

GARY MICHAEL LANE “Farmer”  of Emsdale

Peacefully at home with his family on Sunday January 30, 2022.  Gary Lane, beloved husband of Elaine McKean, was in his 76th year. Dear father of Jamie McKean (Connie) and Bryan McKean (Kristin). Proud grandfather of David McKean (Justine), Allison McKean (Justin), Ewan and Violet McKean. Great grandfather of...

Jan 30, 2022

TODD SHUKER of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Sunday January 30, 2022. Todd, proud father of Daniel, Devon and Kate-Lyne was in 58th year. Son of Judy and the late Larry Shuker. Brother of Cole (Dayna), Ryan (Karen) and Scott. Todd will be fondly remembered by his dear friend Veronica and...

Jan 28, 2022

MR. MARIUS VAN VLIET Of Kearney

After a brief illness at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday January 28, 2022.  Morry Van Vliet, beloved husband of the late Edna, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Penny Briggs (Ken), and Debbie Kitshoff (Stefan). Proud grandfather of Tandy (Mike), Kerry, Jonny, Justin (Anita) and Karin....

Jan 27, 2022

ROBERT ROY ARNOLD Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at work on Thursday January 27, 2022.  Rob Arnold, beloved husband of Christine Arnold was 53 years old. Loving father of Justine, Jamie and the late Robert Arnold. Proud grandfather of Bailie. Rob is survived by his brother Scott Arnold (Chantelle) and is the cherished son of the late Robert...

Jan 24, 2022

MR. HENRY JOHN SCHMELER “Hank” of Sundridge

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing on Monday January 24, 2022.  Hank Schmeler, beloved husband of Barbara, was in his 93rd year. Dear father of Joe Schmeler (Annette), Connie Newitt (Jim), Tim Schmeler (Bev) and predeceased by sons Jerry and Richard Schmeler. Proud grandfather of Adam (Cari), Jackie, Nickole, Ricky...

Jan 23, 2022

GRACE HILDA IRELAND (nee Metcalf) of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday January 23, 2022.  Grace Ireland, beloved wife of the late Ken Ireland was in her 84th year, Dear mother of Brian, Dulcie and the late Mark. Proud grandmother of Chloe (Tyler), Jerrad, Lauren, Richelle (Kaz Nesbitt), Jocelyn and Tyson and...

Jan 14, 2022

CULBERT, Douglas Elwood January 20, 1932 – January 14, 2022 Passed peacefully at home, just shy of this 90th birthday. Doug is reunited with Sandy, his wife and soul mate, who he has missed tremendously for nearly 12 years. He is survived by his children Sherry (Rod), Danny (Tracy), Niki (Steve) and Merri-Lee (Jamie), his grandchildren Rebecca,...

Jan 13, 2022

Willem “Bill” Petersen

Of South River (former residence of Burk’s Falls)

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, January 13, 2022, he was in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of Margaret Petersen “Peggy SP” (nee Burdett).

Cherished father of Wilma Petersen and family of...

Jan 11, 2022

Daisy McDonald (nee Smith)

Daisy passed away peacefully at home in Sundridge on January 11, 2022. She was born on a farm on Eagle Lake in March 25 1928 when there were only 5 cottages on the lake. She worked in North Bay awhile then worked for CNR in Toronto for 30 years in the legal dept....

Jan 7, 2022

DOUGLAS ALLAN SEDORE Of Burks Falls

Peacefully on Friday January 7, 2022 after a brief stay at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville.  Doug Sedore, beloved husband of Lorna and the late Anne (nee Smith), was in his 84th year. Dear father of Kevin Sedore and Cathy Schimmel (Ed). Grandfather of Erik, Heatherlynn (Adam), Lucas and Samantha....