Obituaries

Oct 29, 2020

PATRICK GOGGINS Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 29, 2020.  Patrick Goggins was in his 91st year. Paddy was born in Bullaun Cummer Tuam Co Galway Ireland on the 25th of May 1930 to Patrick and Norah Goggins, he was one of seven children.  Paddy left for London...

Oct 24, 2020

ROSS, Margaret Grace – Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ross (d. 2018) and the late Finley Currie Loving mother of Susan Currie, Harris Currie, Laurie Currie, Janet Currie, and Douglas Ross. Cherished grandmother of Devon Thane, Jeremy Currie,...

Oct 24, 2020

Rita Frances Dorst (Farrell)

Rita Frances (Farrell) Dorst died peacefully at her home in Orillia, Ontario, Saturday, October 24th surrounded by her loving family. Rita is survived by a large and extended family; husband, Don; her seven children, Debra (George Gaydos) of Roswell, GA, their children, Andrew of Washington, DC, Emma Hinton (Trey) and their...

Oct 24, 2020

Mr. Geoffrey Micheal Scott Of Magnetawan

Peacefully with his family at his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday October 24, 2020.  Geoff Scott, beloved husband of Dawn, was in his 68th year. Dear father of Lindsay and Adam Scott (Lindsay Boyce). Proud grandfather of Liam and Alexandria. Survived by brother Bill...

Oct 22, 2020

JOAN DOROTHY SMITH

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joan Smith of Thornbury announces her passing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan left us peacefully and on her own terms.

Born on May 9, 1932 in Kearney, ON, Joan was a daughter of the late...

Oct 21, 2020

RICHARD KEVIN REEDS OF Kearney

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday October 21, 2020.  Richard Reeds, beloved husband of Shirley, was in his 63rd year. Dear father of Josh (Stephanie) and David (Tarra). Proud grandfather of Morgan and Aadyn. Richard is survived by his siblings: Pam, Don, Laura and predeceased by his parents; Glen and...

Oct 21, 2020

ROBERT BURKE Sr. Of Kearney

Peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 21, 2020.  Robert Burke Sr., husband of Edith, was in his 84th year, Dear father of Robert Burke Jr. (Teya) and step-father of Cathy Orazek (Ken) and Donald Whitney (Patti). Proud grandfather of Virgilia, Jarrett, Ryan, Amory and Chase, Nakisha, James and Donnie....

Oct 18, 2020

MILTON HAGGART of South River

At the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday October 18, 2020. Milton Haggart, beloved husband of Peggy (nee McCabe) was in his 62nd year. Dear father of Clint, Dustin (Caitlin), Travis (Nicole) and Dillon. Proud grandpa of Hudson, Parker and Colton. Son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy Haggart...

Oct 14, 2020

MRS. SHIRLEY VINCENT of Sundridge

The Leafs have lost their biggest fan!!!  Suddenly at her home in Sundridge on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the age of 82. Shirley Vincent (nee Quick), beloved wife of the late Curly Vincent. Loving mom of Tim Vincent (Lisa) and Sherry Robichaud (Raymond). Proud grammie of grandchildren Stephanie (Steve), Sarah (Nick),...

Oct 14, 2020

MR. WILLIAM “BILL” ROBERT EDWIN LEGGETT Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday October 14, 2020 in his 82nd year. Bill Leggett, beloved son of the late Gordon and Eileen (nee Brown) Leggett. Cherished brother of Marion Rogers (late Allen), Vernon Leggett (Bernice) and Ralph Leggett. Proud uncle of...

Oct 11, 2020

MRS. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH "BETTY" BRYSON Of Sundridge

Peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge on Sunday October 11, 2020 at the age of 94. Betty Bryson (nee Sutherland), beloved wife of the late Cecil Bryson. Loving mother of Greg Bryson (Sherry), Tom Bryson (Barb) and Susan Orviss (Norm). Proud grandmother of Chrystal (Ilya), Alexia, Cecil (Chrystal),...

Oct 1, 2020

AMBER LYNN PARKER-LAPERRIERE of Sundridge

Peacefully with her family by her side at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay on Thursday October 1, 2020 at the age of 39. Amber Parker-Laperriere, beloved wife of Justin Laperriere. Loving mom of Hillary, Chad, Michael and Chloe. Cherished daughter of Lori and Bill Parker; daughter-in-law of Helene...

Oct 1, 2020

MRS. EVELYN OLIVE BENNISON of South River

Peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday October 1, 2020 at the age of 89. Evelyn Bennison (nee Wylie), beloved wife of 72 years of Harvey Bennison of South River. Dearest mom of John (Penny), Doug (Louise), Ed (Linda), Allen (Teresa) and Pauline (Jim). Proud Gramma...

Sep 30, 2020

MR. LOGAN JENKINS Of Burk’s Falls and formerly of Novar

Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday September 30, 2020. Logan Jenkins, beloved husband of the late  Gwen Jenkins (nee Seaton) was  in his 90th year. Dear father of Warren (Marg), Arlene Goyea (Jim Ward), Nadine Chartrand (Kevin), Nancy Ennest-Nunn (David), Ruth Brown...

Sep 28, 2020

IRENE ARMSTRONG It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Armstrong, age 98, of Barrie ON on September 28, 2020.  Irene was a Christmas Baby, born on December 25, 1921 in Ryerson Twp. Burk's Falls. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Milsap) Leggate.  She was married to Robert Alan...

Sep 27, 2020

CORINA "Cory" EVANS of Sundridge (nee Newburn)

Peacefully with her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday September 27, 2020.  Cory Evans, beloved wife of Bill Evans was in her 56th year. Dear mother of Malcolm Newburn, Sarah Evans (Matt Hendry) and Jacob Evans. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Loving daughter of...

Sep 25, 2020

MRS. ETHEL FERGUSON (nee Franklin)  of Katrine

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday September 25, 2020.  Mrs. Ethel Ferguson, beloved wife of the late Calvin Ferguson was in her 91st year. Dear mother of Cathy Rodgers (Rick), Lloyd Ferguson (Nida) and Rick Garett (late Cathy). Proud grandmother of Kendra (Jeremy), Kyle (Taylor), Christopher, Jessie...

Sep 22, 2020

MRS. BRENDA MARIE BARTLEY of Sundridge

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday September 22, 2020 at the age of 70. Brenda Bartley (nee Brown), beloved wife of the late Brent Bartley. Loving mother of Jeanne McQuaker (Mark Giasson), Keith McQuaker and Trevor McQuaker. Proud grandma of Jessica McQuaker, Rachel Giasson and Ashley Giasson....

Sep 21, 2020

MRS. BARBARA JUNE HALL of Sundridge

Peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyère Health Centre in Ottawa on Monday September 21, 2020 at the age of 85. Barb Hall (nee Walker), beloved wife of the late Vernon Hall. Loving mother of Lyle Hall (Cathy), Glenn Hall (Helen), Ellen Kennedy (Wane Crooker) and William Hall. Proud grams of grandchildren...

Sep 20, 2020

MR. DENNIS KARL NIEMI of Sprucedale Peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Sunday September  20, 2020 in his 70th year. Dennis Niemi, loving father of Marja-Liisa Masiero (Dino) and Darrin Niemi (Sherry). Proud grandpa of Eden, Damiano and Kai. Cherished brother of Garry Niemi, Ray Niemi, Kenny...