Obituaries

Donald "Toddy" Haining

Donald "Toddy" Haining

Feb 7, 2025

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Friday February 7, 2025. Toddy Haining, beloved husband of Linda for 40 years, was in his 66th year.

Loving father of Rodney Haining (Elizabeth).

Dear son of Barbara and Les Phinney and the late Ken Thompson. Son-in-law of Alice Edsall (late Robert).

Brother of Bonnie Rickward (Rob), Sheila Haining, Steve Thompson (Debbie) and brother-in-law to...

Sylvia Gethons-Green

Sylvia Gethons-Green

Feb 6, 2025

Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Thursday February 6, 2025. Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Bev Green was in her 84th year.

Dear mother of Darren Gethons (Andrea), the late Cory Gethons and stepmother of Tim Green (Lorie), Tammy Brown (Kevin), Brad Green (Cindy) and the late Barry Green.

Grandmother of Becky, Brandi, Tara, Samantha, Stephanie, Zach, Dylan, Lexie,...

Dale Diana Roselita Buttineau- Coombs

Dale Diana Roselita Buttineau- Coombs

Jan 31, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Huntsville Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2025, she was in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin Coombs. Cherished mother of Elizabeth Morrin (Michael) and Diana Warriner (Jason). Proud grandmother of Evan Morrin, Christion Buttineau, Joshawa James, Trey Schouwshra, Elexsis Buttineau and Sarah Warriner. Lovingly remembered by her siblings...

Marjorie Louise Campbell

Marjorie Louise Campbell

Jan 29, 2025

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late John, was in her 80th year.

Dear mother of Tracey of Exeter, Fred (Christina) of Burk’s Falls and predeceased by her son Shane Douglas Campbell.

Survived by her brother Harvey Rintoul (Ree).

Fondly remembered by many friends and the community of Kearney for all...

Mavis Bell

Mavis Bell

Jan 27, 2025

Peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Monday January 27, 2025. Mavis, beloved wife of the late Leonard, was in 87th year.

Loving mother of Richard (Kasia), Lois and Randy (Helen) and second mother of Linda, Anne and the late Donna.

Proud grandmother of Michael and Ethan and loving Nan of Josh (Cydney) and the late Megan.

Great grandmother of Theo.

Dear sister...

Wayne C. Smith

Wayne C. Smith

Jan 25, 2025

Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Saturday January 25, 2025. Wayne, beloved son of the late Norman and Mary Smith, was in his 83rd year.

Dear brother of Merrilee Chapman (late Jim), Barry Smith (Christine), Cheryl Battle (Keith), Lenore Morris (Bob), Darla Kivell (Dan) and the late Wenda Moore (late Don).

Beloved best friend of Brandon McCracken and his...

Donna Marie Murdoch

Donna Marie Murdoch

Jan 24, 2025

With heavy hearts the Murdoch Family announce the passing of Donna Murdoch (nee Wood) peacefully at home on Friday January 24, 2025 after a long and courageous battle.

Donna, in her 65th year leaves her beloved husband Brian, daughter Kristy (Pat Skiffington), cherished grandson Colton of Sundridge and son Sean Murdoch of North Bay.

She is predeceased by her father Alan Wood...

Winifred June Bendel

Winifred June Bendel

Jan 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Huntsville Hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2025, she was in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Emile Bendel (June 6th 1987). Cherished mother of Stephen Bendel of Burks Falls, Yolande Bendel of Katrine and Tony Bendel of St. Thomas (Susanne Robson). Proud grandmother of Crystal Lynn Boyd, Jason Scott...

Tracey Sherritt

Tracey Sherritt

Jan 15, 2025

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 15, 2025. 

Tracey, best friend and partner of Jason Johnston was in her 57th year.

Dear mother of Randi Boland (Ray), Darcie Lazenby (Blaine) and Collin Lazenby.

Proud grandmother of Ryhn, Morgan, Brayden and Justice.

Sister of Charlie (Pam) and daughter of Joy and the late Bob Sherritt.

Tracey will be missed by all her family...

Douglas Robert Elliot

Douglas Robert Elliot

Jan 11, 2025

I've had an interesting and exciting life. I was born to Dianne Elliot (Hickson) and Douglas Elliot (1978) on November 6th, 1962. I lived in Wasaga Beach and recently moved to Sundridge, Ontario. Brother to Tom (2013)(Karen) and Lori (Jerry). Eternally proud father of Ginny, Samantha (Dan) and Amy (Dakota). Loving grandfather to Vincent and Lucius. I am a man...

David Peter Briand

David Peter Briand

Jan 11, 2025

Passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Michele Briand (nee Jewell). Father of Evan Briand (Cesia) and Harrison Briand (Alexia). Sadly missed by his siblings Rita Miller (Tom predeceased), Sharon Briand, Gerald Briand (Sharon), Peter Briand (Lisa) and Darla Griffin (Kent). 

Cremation has taken place at Forest Lawn Crematorium. Funeral arrangements are...

Margaret "Peggy" Petersen

Margaret "Peggy" Petersen

Dec 24, 2024

“Peggy SP” nee Burdett, peacefully at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton New Brunswick on Tuesday December 24, 2024. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Bill, was in her 85th year.

Loving mother of Danny Burdett (Marie), his daughter Sarah (Cameron) and grandson Malcolm of Chipman, New Brunswick and Sean Larson (Pam), their children Shannon, Brenda, Sean and grandsons Nathan, Alex...

Katherine "Kathy" Jean Hill

Katherine "Kathy" Jean Hill

Dec 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the Hill family announces the passing of Kathy Hill at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 20, 2024, in her 63rd year. Cherished sister of Barb Minor (Martin), Hoagey, Brian, brother in law Peter Christie and predeceased by her sister Marie Christie. She is predeceased by her parents Keith “Hoagey” &...

Norman John Nobes

Norman John Nobes

Nov 24, 2024

Passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2024, he was in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Nobes (nee Tracey) of 64 years. Cherished father of Al Nobes (Sue) and Randy Nobes (Paulene). Proud grandpa & papa of Al, Michael, Kayla, Emily (Lukas), Kyden. Alina, Hailey and Dallas. Norm is predeceased by his siblings Herb,...

Jutta Luise Jaeger

Jutta Luise Jaeger

Nov 18, 2024

Jutta Luise Jaeger, passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Hospice on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was in her 83rd year.

Jutta was born on March 18, 1942 to Heinrich and Emma Kohl in Hanroth Germany. She had three brothers and two sisters, Helmut, Rudolf, Walter, Anni and Hilde. All of her siblings continued to live in the Westerwald region of...

Henry Ranald Middlebrook

Henry Ranald Middlebrook

Nov 16, 2024

Henry Middlebrook of South River, Ontario, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital. 

Dad always lived life on his own terms and on Saturday November 16, 2024, decided that he’d had enough of hospitals, appointments, and procedures and that it was time to go. He was in his 81st year. 

Dad was born on March...

Richard Henry Benn

Richard Henry Benn

Nov 16, 2024

Peacefully at home with his family on Saturday November 16, 2024. Rick Benn, beloved husband of Mary Jean (nee Diggins), was in his 71st year.

Dear father of Jennifer (Andrew), David (Tina), and Julie (Eric).

Proud grandfather of Riley (Clarissa), Victoria (Mike), Nick (Katelyn), Autumn, Aaron (Taitum), Trevor, Melissa and Zane.

Great grandfather of Brayden, Olivia, and Jaxon.

Loving brother of Mary, Jim (Marlene),...

June Frances Pearson

June Frances Pearson

Nov 13, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in her 94th year. June is predeceased by her parents Carl & Ellen (nee Harrison) Pearson, her sister and brother-in-law Norma (Jim) Martin. Sadly missed by her friends. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel. A graveside service will be held at Strong Cemetery on Tuesday,...

Murray Wayne Collard

Murray Wayne Collard

Nov 11, 2024

Passed away suddenly at the age of 74, on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home in Magnetawan Ontario. Murray was born December 21, 1949, at Leamington Hospital, to the late Eunice (Mother) and Lyle (Father). 

Murray was the beloved husband and partner to Fay for 40 years. He was the cherished father to his 4 children: Rich Collard (Cindy), Tammy...

Myranda Botham

Myranda Botham

Oct 21, 2024

“Peanut”

Suddenly on Monday October 21, 2024 in Sundridge, of natural causes, Myranda was in her 28th year.

Beloved daughter of Randy Botham (Arlene) and the late Karen Hutchinson.

Sister of Rob (Valentine), James, Jenna, Linda (Brian), the late Pam and Alex (Bryce).

Aunt to Damian, Iris, Brittany and Amanda.

Granddaughter of Eleanor and Arthur Botham, the late Duke and Dutch Hellawell, Janet Phillips (Bernie)...

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