Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

MRS. IRENE EDITH HANNAFORD Of Pevensey (nee Harmer)

Peacefully at Water’s Edge in North Bay on Wednesday November 24, 2021. Mrs. Irene Hannaford, beloved wife of John, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Sandy Therrien (Rob), Steve & Rob (Allison) Hannaford. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Andrew), Nicole (Matt), Thomas, Hunter, and...

Nov 20, 2021

MRS. RETA BASSO Of Penetanguishene and formerly of Sundridge (nee Elyea) The last surviving member of her family of 10. Peacefully at Georgian Village in Penetanguishene on Saturday November 20, 2021. Mrs. Reta Basso, beloved wife of the late Samuel Wesley Basso, was in her 98th year. Dear mother of Wayne Twigger (Joanne) and Bonna Bryan (the...

Nov 17, 2021

MRS. MARGARET ANN MIDDLEBROOK “Peggy” of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 17, 2021. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Ralph Middlebrook was in her 80th year. Dear mother of Judy Hillis (late Gerry) and stepmother of Anita Crowder, Neil and Jeff Middlebrook. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great...

Nov 16, 2021

MRS. JOYCE STEWART of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland in Parry Sound on Tuesday November 16, 2021 in her 92nd year. Joyce Stewart (nee Stanbridge), beloved wife of the late Norman Stewart. Loving mother of Bill Stewart (Louise) and Rosemary Gough (Philip). Proud nana of grandchildren: Lindsey (Morgan), David (Ashley), Laurel (Dan), Sean (Julie), Sheena (Jonathan);...

Nov 14, 2021

MRS. BETTY YVONNE TILSON of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her home in Magnetawan on Sunday November 14, 2021 at the age of 69. Betty Tilson (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Jim Tilson. Loving mom of Adrienne (Aaron Mace) and Trevor Tilson. Proud Grammy of Natalie and Logan. Cherished sister of Marion Tilson (late Gilford),...

Nov 12, 2021

MRS. JOAN KATHRYN SONGHURST of Sundridge

Peacefully at her home on Friday November 12, 2021 in her 77th year. Kathy Songhurst (nee Roberts), beloved wife of Doug Songhurst. Loving mom of Donald, Robert and Bradley (Rebecca). Proud grandma of Owen, Warren and Riley. Cherished sister of Wilma (Tony); sister-in-law of Linda and Ruth-Anne; and aunt...

Nov 5, 2021

MELVYN M. RUSSELL Of Sprucedale

After a brief illness at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday November 5, 2021. Melvyn Russell, beloved husband of Patricia, was in his 80th year. Proud father of Bryan and Kelly Russell. Dear grandfather of Ava Russell and Aydan and Alec Russell. Beloved son of the late Dick and Gladys...

Nov 3, 2021

KEN BURNS Of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 3, 2021. Ken Burns was in his 74th year. Dear son of the late Alex and Marie Burns. Ken is survived by his siblings: Butch Burns (Barbara), Brian Burns (Hillary), Barbara Chartrand (late Fred) and predeceased by siblings: Gloria Powell (late...

Oct 29, 2021

MRS. LENA LANGFORD

Entered Into Rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Lena Langford of Oshawa, 3 Days Shy of Her 95th Birthday! Beloved Wife of Wilf Langford (deceased). Dear Mother of Gail Langford, Ronnie Langford, Margaret Langford, Raymond Langford, Bryan Langford and Lorraine Adams. Cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great...

Oct 24, 2021

Marlene Elizabeth Anne Mulligan (Simpson) passed away on Oct 24th, 2021. Just as the sun was coming up on that morning, the sunshine in our lives was setting and leaving us forever.  Marlene was born on August 23rd, 1952 to Howard and Dorothy Simpson (Deceased) at the Burks Falls Hospital and went to school in Burks Falls.  She was an excellent...

Oct 23, 2021

MR. KENNETH BEVERLY HALL of Sundridge

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday October 23, 2021 at the age of 88. Ken Hall, beloved husband of the late Shirley Hall (nee Langford). Dear father of Mona Cooper (William), late Steve Hall and Doug Hall (Jennifer). Proud grandpa of Jason (Naomi), James (Karen),...

Oct 17, 2021

Jacob (Jack) Abraham George passed away at home on 17 Oct 2021. Jack was born 14 May 1950 in Welland. Jack is survived by a son Jacob George and a daughter Hollii Adams (Bryce Draker). Grandsons Cameron Fraser and Abe George, granddaughter Riley Draker. His sisters Elise Whitehead, Gladys George, and his ex-wife Janine McIntyre. He was predeceased by his...

Oct 17, 2021

PETER LYLE AUSTIN Of Emsdale

Suddenly on October 17, 2021, Pete Austin, dear father of Bryan (Devin) and Nathan (Kelsie), was in his 50th year. Best friend of Nancy for 30 years. Dear son of the late Lyle Austin and the late Carol Marks Austin. Brother of Carl, Perry (Cindy) and the late Laurie Austin...

Oct 15, 2021

MRS. BEVERLEY GRAHAM Formerly of Magnetawan (nee Jenkins)

At Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa with her family at her side, on Friday October 15, 2021.  Bev Graham, beloved wife of the late Don Graham, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Shelley Prentice (Doug) and Tracey Budarick (Tim) both of Oshawa. Proud grandmother of Seth...

Oct 13, 2021

MRS. ETHEL MAY HOPCRAFT Of Sundridge

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday October 13, 2021.  Ethel, beloved wife of the late Gilbert, was in her 101st year. Dear mother of Dennis Hopcraft (Teresa), Joy Wilson (Wayne) and Sue McBride (Guy). Proud grandmother of Matt (Amanda), Caitlin (Kurt) and Devin (Caitlin). Precious GG...

Oct 12, 2021

Reverend Walter Orval Winger 1929  - 2021

After a full career in Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education, Walter "finished the race" on Tuesday, Oct 12, at Fairvern Nursing Home in his 93rd year.  Born in Kindersley, SK, Walter was predeceased by his parents Rev. Marshall & Ethel (Bitner) Winger, and by all of his siblings...

Oct 10, 2021

DIANA JEAN JOHNSON of South River

Peacefully in her sleep at Cassellholme in North Bay on Sunday October 10, 2021 at the age of 74. Diana Johnson (nee Chrest), wife of the late David Johnson. Loving mother of Kelly and Heidi. Proud Granny of Hailey (Jamie), Chandler, Matthew, Kelli, Morrigan and Sara. Cherished sister of...

Oct 9, 2021

MRS. LEONA MARIE DUPUIS (nee McIndoo) of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil in Saturday October 9, 2021.  Leona, beloved wife of the late Paul, was in her 90th year. Dear mother of Connie Hughes (Jim), Lorraine Gillett (Morris), Judy Dobbs (Miles) and Terry Dupuis (Jill). Proud grandmother of Rob (Sylvia), Chris (Julie),...

Oct 8, 2021

MRS. MARY ANNE BURROUGHSFORD Of Emsdale and formerly of Oakville

Suddenly at her home on Friday October 8, 2021.  Mary Anne Burroughsford, beloved wife of Bruce, was in her 69th year. Dear mother of Patricia Anne Bennett (Darryl) and Brenda Lee Burroughsford (Patrick). Proud grandmother of Ella, Jake and Owen. Mary Anne is predeceased by...

Oct 7, 2021

MRS. AUDREY DOREEN CORBETT (nee Coombs) of North Bay and formerly of South River

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey at Cassellholme on October 7, 2021 at the age of 89.  She is predeceased by her husband Don, her daughter Penny, her grandson Michael and 7 loving brothers...