Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

JOSEPH ROLAND GILBERT “Roly” of Bear Lake

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Wednesday February 10, 2021.  Roly Gilbert, long time partner of Linda Smith, was in his 86th year. Father of Darren, Lynn, Sue (Lenny), Randy (Caroline), and the late Debbie. Brother of Roger (Terry), Robert, Mary (Germaine), Monique (late John) and Jerry...

Jan 30, 2021

WILLIAM HENRY STEWART “Bill” of Magnetawan

Peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care Centre in Parry Sound on Saturday January 30, 2021.  Bill Stewart, beloved husband of the late Lin, was in his 59th year. Dear father of Gordon and Emily (Shawn). Bill is survived by his brothers Dean and Alan (Barb) and predeceased by his...

Jan 27, 2021

MR. CHRISTOPHER ANTONIN KANKA Of Emsdale and formerly of Toronto

Suddenly at his home with his family in Emsdale on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the age of 45. Devoted and cherished son of Debbie Buurman (David Church) and late Antonin Kanka.

Father of Mina and Daxton. Chris will be missed by his...

Jan 25, 2021

MRS. EVAH PELLING Of Burk’s Falls Suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Monday January 25, 2021. Evah Pelling, beloved wife of the late Peter, was in her 81st year. Dear mother of Robert (Robyn) and the late Leigh Pelling. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Amanda), Robbie (Ashley), Amanda (Neil), Johnny, Kyra, McKenzie, Brett, Allison, Tessa and...

Jan 25, 2021

Margaret Frances Shamess of Magnetawan Peacefully at The Gardens of Parry Sound on Monday January 25, 2021.  Margaret Shamess, beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Ameline Shamess, was in her 83rd year. Dear sister of Marion Kinch. Loving aunt of Karin Kinch and Craig Kinch. Marg was a teacher for all of her working years. She...

Jan 24, 2021

SHIRLEY PALMER Of Kearney

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday January 24, 2021.  Shirley Palmer, beloved wife of the late Brian Palmer and the late Alan Hare, was in her 93rd year. Loving mother of Cathryn Hare (Bill Adams), Stephen Hare (Pat) and the late Susan Hare. Step-mother of Jacqueline Palmer....

Jan 21, 2021

MR. KEITH D. ANDERSON of Sundridge Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday January 21, 2021 in his 94th year. Keith Anderson, beloved husband of the late Joan Anderson (nee Hill). Dear father of Stephen Anderson (Alice den Otter). Loving grandfather of Adam and Stephanie Anderson. Survived by sisters-in-law Dody Magee and Kay...

Jan 20, 2021

CARMEN JAMES HARRISON of South River

Suddenly at his home in South River on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at the age of 52. Carmen Harrison was the loving father of Angela, Steven and Julie. Proud grandpa of Brianna. Cherished brother of Art and Kathleen. Predeceased by parents Alleen and William Harrison and brother David. Carmen...

Jan 19, 2021

NORMAN BURLING Of Burks Falls and formerly of Sprucedale

Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Tuesday January 19, 2021.  Norm Burling, beloved husband of Jo-Ann, was in his 83rd year. Dear father of Jerry (Beth), Doug (Jennifer) and Trevor (Pat). Proud grandfather of David, Matthew, Chris, Travis, Ashley, Sam and Alex. Norm is survived...

Jan 18, 2021

JOHN HENRY EADE Of Sprucedale

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday January 18, 2021.  John Eade, beloved husband of the late Merle Blackmore, was in his 82nd year. Loving father of Terry (Sandi) and Steve Eade of Sprucedale. Proud grandfather of Chad, Taylor and James. John is the son of the...

Jan 18, 2021

DAREN COUSINS Of Kearney

Suddenly at his home on Monday January 18, 2021.  Daren Cousins, lifelong best friend of the late Tina Buchan, was in his 49th year, Beloved Dad of Michelle Thompson (Dillon Patriquin) and Pops to Janessa Emery, Brittney Thompson, Zachary Thompson and Tierra-Rae Earl. Daren is survived by his brothers: Jason (Gwen)...

Jan 16, 2021

MRS. DOREEN MILDRED BROGAN of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge

Passed into the presence of her Lord at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday January 16, 2021 in her 88th year. Doreen Brogan (nee Upsdell), beloved wife of the late James Brogan. Loving mother of James Brogan (Carrie) and Suzanne Martin (Gordon)....

Jan 14, 2021

GREER COX of Sundridge

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday January 14, 2021 after a battle with cancer.  Greer Cox, beloved son of the late Harold and Rita Cox, was in his 77th year. Dear brother of Fern Carmichael (late Bruce, late John Hall), Meryl Cox (Olive) and Marvin Cox (Evelyn). Cherished...

Jan 4, 2021

LOUIS JON DAVID WARD

Suddenly and peacefully at home on Monday January 4, 2021 at 6 months of age. Louis Ward was the loved and adored son of Kearstin Curtis and Devon Ward. Happy, joyful and cherished grandson of Julia and Peter Curtis; and Jackie Dadd and Chris Clark. Louis will be missed by his...

Jan 2, 2021

ROBERT F. JOYCE Of Burks Falls

Peacefully at home on Saturday January 2, 2021.  Rob Joyce, beloved husband of Brenda MacDonald, was in his 67th year. Dear father of Meredith Joyce (Greg Edwards). Proud grandfather of Holly Edwards. Son of the late Irene Simmons and survived by twin brother David McArthur. Rob will be fondly...

Jan 2, 2021

REV. DENNIS JOHN LANDRY of North Bay and formerly of Eagle Lake

Rev. Dennis John Landry, to everything there is a season.  Dennis Landry, 77, passed into the spirit world on January 2, 2021.  He was born on July 3, 1943 in Espanola, Ontario to Eli and Mary Landry.  He married his high school sweetheart,...

Jan 1, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Graham Douglas Burke. He was a loving Husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and a friend to all whose lives he touched. On September 30th, 2021 Graham unexpectedly left us while sleeping peacefully at his residence in Kearney, Ontario. He was born December 14th, 1961 in Toronto, son to Margaret Burke.

Jan 1, 2021

M. Ellen Cort Of Sprucedale

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday January 1, 2021. Ellen Cort, beloved wife of the late Robert Cort, was in her 87th year. Dear mother of Dawn Hendricks (John), Rob (Karen) and Lynette Cort. Proud grandmother of John, Christy, Jamie, Joshua, Jeremy, Briar, Trevor, Dale, Todd, David, Kyle, Dillion...

Dec 31, 2020

DONALD C. BROWN Of North Bay

Suddenly at his home on December 31, 2020.  Donald Brown was in his 67th year. Loving step father of Annamarie Beer. Dear son of the late Leonard and June Brown. Brother of Mary Downing (Derek) and the late John Brown (Betty). Cherished uncle of Kevin (Melanie) and Doug (Tracey)...

Dec 31, 2020

MRS. MARIE EDNA STEAD of South River

Peacefully at her home in South River on Thursday December 31, 2020 at the age of 82. Marie Stead (nee Horton), beloved wife of the late Robert Stead. Loving mother of Brian, Ron, Wilma, Jim, Karen and Linda. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Cherished sister of...