Obituaries

Janet Dorothy Hooyenga

Janet Dorothy Hooyenga

Sep 13, 2024

Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospice on Friday, September 13, 2024, she was in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Hooyenga. Cherished mother of Candy Niestroy (Peter). Proud grandmother of Katelyn. She will be sadly missed by extended family and friends. 

Family will receive friends at the Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel on Friday, September 20, 2024...

Gregory Stephen Murray

Gregory Stephen Murray

Sep 11, 2024

Greg passed peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville. He will be dearly missed by his brother Scott (Ellie) and his sister Jane (Sue). Predeceased by parents Reid and Helen, and brothers Paul and Dan. Greg leaves a daughter, Stephanie, and many nephews and nieces. Greg was a retired police constable and musically gifted pianist. 

Cremation has taken place and interment...

Earl Newburn Wuilleme

Earl Newburn Wuilleme

Sep 6, 2024

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday September 6, 2024. Earl, dear son of the late Louis and Ellen Wuilleme, was in his 94th year.

Beloved brother of Carol Smith (late Jack) and predeceased by siblings: Harry, Ed (Mabel), Irene (Ernie), Oscar (Lorraine), Jean (Elmer), Bessie (Burt) and Vera (Heber).

Earl will be fondly remembered by his many nieces,...

Robert William Gilson

Robert William Gilson

Sep 4, 2024

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday September 4, 2024. Rob, beloved husband of Teresa, was in his 71st year.

Loving father of Brad (Glenda) and Charity (Ryan).

Proud grandfather of Lanie and Gustav (Emily).

Son of the late Gordon and Eilene Gilson and brother of Gord (Bonnie), late Doug, Sharon (Peter), Jim (Wendy), Lois (Ang), Steve (Shannon), Deb, Don, Jeanette...

Lauretta Jeanne Clements

Lauretta Jeanne Clements

Sep 3, 2024

Passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Lakeland Long-term Care in Parry Sound on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, she was in her 89th year. Beloved and cherished mother of Jaye Tuck (Brian), Penny Flower, Karen Ouellette (Paul), son-in-law Tom Boyes and is predeceased by her son Mark Morrison (Judy) and daughter Kelly Boyes. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Kirstin, Devin,...

Judith Ann Lawson

Judith Ann Lawson

Sep 1, 2024

Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospice on Sunday, September 1, 2024, where she had been surrounded by her loved ones.

Beloved wife of Dennis Lawson. Cherished mother of Kristine St Pierre (Stephan St Pierre), Johanna Fraser (Eric Brunette-Carrier) and Tanya Fraser (Andrew Glenn). Proud grandmother of Paityn St Pierre, Nolan St Pierre, Saskia Brunette-Carrier, Soren Brunette-Carrier, Andrea Fraser and Ethan...

John Edward Hornibrook

John Edward Hornibrook

Aug 31, 2024

After an extended stay at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, John passed peacefully with family at his side. Devoted eldest son of the late Joseph and Wilma Hornibrook (nee Demaine). Survived by sister Hazel and brother Terry (Judi) of Strong Township; nephews Tom (Marie) of Alliston, Jim (Joel) of Toronto, Bill (Tammy) of Holstein and great uncle to Julia...

Alan Edmund Clark

Alan Edmund Clark

Aug 20, 2024

Alan Edmund Clark husband of Diana May nee Currie, son of the late Edmund and Margaret Clark formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour August 20 at 1 AM at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 82 years old. Alan along with his wife Diana over the...

George Owen Darlison

George Owen Darlison

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the Darlison family announces the sudden passing of George on Friday, August 16, 2024, he was in his 81st year. Cherished father of Shauna Darlison and Amberlea Darlison. Proud grandfather of Sydnee George Willis, Sabby Joseph Owen, Izaiya Titan, Sarah Louise Faith and great-grandfather of Blaze & Pheonix Freyja. 

George’s wishes were to be cremated....

Paul Carl VanDam

Paul Carl VanDam

Aug 16, 2024

Passed away peacefully in Huntsville surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 16, 2024, he was in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Catherina “Tina” VanDam (nee Kok). Cherished father of Jennifer Munro (Richard) and Dave VanDam (Melissa). Proud grandfather of Teagan Munro, Gabriel, Levi and Eden VanDam. 

Paul was often seen with a camera in hand documenting the...

Charles Lawrence Holloran

Charles Lawrence Holloran

Aug 15, 2024

Passed away peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, August 15, 2024, he was in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis McNeil (nee Coombs). Fondly remembered by family and friends. 

As per Charles’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel. If desired, donations to the Heart...

Oscar Thomas Sohm

Oscar Thomas Sohm

Aug 14, 2024

Oscar Thomas Sohm passed away peacefully at Belvedere Heights Home for the Aged in Parry Sound on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, he was in his 95th year. Fondly remembered by his sister Ruth, sister in law Mary Ann, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. As per Oscar’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will...

Kenneth Barnes

Kenneth Barnes

Aug 10, 2024

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Saturday August 10, 2024. Ken Barnes, beloved husband of the late Audrey Barnes, was in his 88th year.

Loving father of Judy Barnes, Ron Barnes, Janice Barnes (Sheldon Rivers), Angela Barnes (Jeff Maki) and the late Bob Barnes.

Proud grandfather of Ray, Ken, Kaelin, Carson, Andrew, Christian, Kelsey, Cody, Nikala, Shane, Kyra and great grandfather of...

Raymond Budd

Raymond Budd

Aug 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mr. Raymond Budd born in East York, and residing in Sundridge, Ontario, on August 8, 2024, in his 82nd year. 

In Ray's senior years, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of identifying and feeding all the different bird species in the area, the chipmunks, plain chicken wings, and beach days. Responding to his...

Helen Reid

Helen Reid

Aug 5, 2024

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday August 5, 2024.

Helen, beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Grace (nee Hart) Corbett, was in her 80th year.

As per Helen’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held in the Stewart Memorial Cemetery, 1212 Dwight Beach Road in Dwight, Ontario on Wednesday September 18, 2024...

Nancy Hammond

Nancy Hammond

Aug 3, 2024

Nancy Marie Hammond (nee Pain) passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, just shy of her 78" birthday.

Nancy is survived by her two children, Kim Fisher (John Fisher) and Derek Hammond (Michelle Morrison). 

Dear grandmother of Noah Hammond, Kristy Fisher, Cole Fisher and Ruby Morrison Hammond. 

Nancy will be greatly missed by her loving cousins...

Beth Ellen Lamb

Beth Ellen Lamb

Jul 30, 2024

Beth Ellen Lamb (nee Johnston)

Mom peacefully passed away at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 just one month shy of her 93rd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Alvin (2000), dear mother of David (Teresa Tsuji), Debra (Rebecca Hunter), and Donna Cockburn (Dirk). She was predeceased by her sons Donald (2017) and Brian (1960). Loving grandmother of...

Catherine Vera Bagnell

Catherine Vera Bagnell

Jul 29, 2024

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener on Monday, July 29, 2024, she was in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Bagnell. Cherished mother of Donna (Dave), Kathy, Mary Lou, Harry (Bernadette) and predeceased by her son Joseph Bagnell. Proud grandmother of Chantal, Cory, Melissa (Mike), Natasha, Kristopher (Jennifer), Ryan (Jess), Thomas (Michelle), Kaitlyn, Terra,...

Kelly Ann Kemp

Kelly Ann Kemp

Jul 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the Kemp family announces the sudden passing of Kelly Ann Kemp at Eastholme in Powassan, she was in her 63rd year. Beloved daughter of Donna Kemp (nee Hornibrook) and the late Neil Kemp. Cherished sister of Bill Kemp (Debbie). Loving aunt of Cassandra Kulesh (Slava), Sarah Kemp (David), Michael Hughes (Amanda), Shannon Hughes and...

Hazel Jean Lydia Lower

Hazel Jean Lydia Lower

Jul 26, 2024

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Friday, July 26, 2024, she was in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Francis Roderick “Roy” Lower. Cherished mother of Brian Lower (Pat) and David Lower (Crystal). Proud grandmother of Terri Firlotte (Jarrod), Kelly Lower (Emily Jackson), Kevin Lower (Diana), Jason Lower (Sarah), D’Arcy Stokes (Tyler), Stacy Guay...

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