Obituaries

Jun 13, 2020

MRS. SOPHIE DZIEWURSKI Of Huntsville

The family of Sophie Dziewurski are saddened to announce her passing at Fairvern Nursing Home on June 13th, 2020.  Beloved wife of George Dziewurski for 73 years, cherished mother of Christopher (Christine) and much loved Babcia (grandmother) to Jeremy and Camille.  Predeceased by her siblings Halina and Stanley, survived by...

Jun 4, 2020

MRS. ALICE MAY STONEMAN (nee Parks) of Sundridge

Peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday June 4, 2020.   Mrs. Alice Stoneman, beloved wife of the late Herbert Stoneman, was in her 91st year. Loving mother of Monty Stoneman (Melva), Alfred Stoneman (Brenda), Pam (Stoneman) Sword (Duncan) and Victor Stoneman. Proud grandmother of...

Jun 4, 2020

MR. JAMES AUBREY ALEXANDER of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday June 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Aubrey Alexander, beloved husband of the late Mary Alexander (nee Armstrong) and companion of Thelma Barnhardt. Loving father of Katherine Jackson (Michael), Sandra Golchuk (Ron) and the late Donald Alexander. Proud grandpa...

Jun 3, 2020

MR. EARL W. REEDS of South River and formerly of Kearney Peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 at the age of 99. Earl Reeds,  beloved husband of 62 years of Eleanor Reeds (nee Gore). Loving dad of Kathy Vaillancourt (Richard), Debbie Kuiack (Kevin), Cindy Evers (Bruce), Lisa...

May 29, 2020

Trish Swan Of Emsdale

Suddenly at her residence on Friday May 29, 2020.  Trish Swan was in her 48th year. Dear mother of Amber Townson (Dale), Amy Swan and Ethan Corrigan. Proud and excited grandmother of Layla, Brayden, Riley and one on the way. Daughter of the late Evelyn and James Swan. Survived by siblings:...

May 27, 2020

MRS. PAULINE MARY FROST of Sundridge

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Wednesday May 27, 2020 in her 92nd year. Pauline Frost (nee Perry), beloved wife of the late John Frost and the late James O'Neal. Loving mom of Willa Garrett (Pete Galliotte) and stepmom of Larry (Wendy), Paul (Hilda), Gail Preston (Dave), Judy Tinney...

May 23, 2020

MR. JIM HILL of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday May 23, 2020 at the age of 63. Jim Hill, beloved husband of Wanda Mary (nee Murray). Loving father of Keith and daughter-in-law Keshia of Sundridge. Cherished Grampa of Veronica and Penelope Hill. Dear brother of Wendy Howe (Terry)...

May 22, 2020

MRS. MYRTLE M. FRASER (nee Skelton) of Magnetawan

Peacefully at her residence on Friday May 22, 2020.  Myrtle Fraser, beloved wife of the late Gordon Kaye Fraser was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Kenneth (Lena), Karen, James (Syl) and Eian (Brandy). Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Myrtle will be fondly remembered...

May 19, 2020

MR. JOSEPH EDWARD JENKINS of North Bay

At peace, Joseph Edward Jenkins passed away May 19, 2020 at his home in North Bay in his 79th year.  He was surrounded in love by his girls, son-in-laws and special friend Bernie. Predeceased by his beloved wife, of over fifty years, Helen Marion Jenkins (nee Howard). Loving...

May 9, 2020

MRS. VIOLET MANNELLA of South River

On Saturday, May 9th, Violet Mannella was called home at the age of ninety-three. She left us peacefully while her cherished songs played in the background; Amazing Grace and Ava Maria. Violet was born on April 9th, 1927 in Thornbury, Ontario to Violet and Joseph Morano.  She was known...

May 8, 2020

PAUL SCHMELER Of Burk’s Falls

Lovingly at home with his family by his side on Friday May 8, 2020.  Paul Schmeler, beloved husband of Debbie, was in his 58th year. Dear father of Chad (Brittany) and the late Kyle Schmeler. Proud Grampie of Presley, Nash and Franklin. Loving son of Dave and Jean...

Apr 30, 2020

Fredrick H. Lord Of Kearney

Peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia on Thursday April 30, 2020.  Fred Lord, beloved husband of the late Carole and former husband of June, was in his 90th year. Dear father of the late Allan (Gwen), Connie (Kerry) Late Ruth (Wally), late Jayne (Ed, late Fred), late Stephen R., Danny...

Apr 23, 2020

JOYCE (KERR) RAAFLAUB Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Thursday April 23, 2020.  Joyce Raaflaub, beloved wife of Willard, was in her 86th year. Loving mother of Susan Raaflaub, Nancy Woodruff (Bill) and Karen Raaflaub. Proud grandmother of Craig (Jessica), Darryl, Stacey (Abe), Nathan, Wesley (Brittany), Jesse (Megan), Jacob (Madison) and great grandmother of...

Apr 14, 2020

MRS. RUTH EDITH DETTA of South River

Peacefully at Hyland Crest in Minden on Tuesday April 14, 2020 in her 95th year. Ruth Detta (nee Minor), beloved wife of the late Milt Detta. Dear mother of Jim (Iris), Sharon Martin (Russ), Steve (Ann) and Bob (Barb). Loving grandmother of Derek (Lisa), Michelle, Vickie (Adam), Cathy...

Apr 14, 2020

ANN McKEAN Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday April 14, 2020.  Ann McKean, beloved wife of the late Gordon Pearsall, was in her 74th year. Ann is survived by her brother Jim and predeceased by her parents Gordon and Pat McKean. Ann will be fondly remembered by all...

Apr 12, 2020

MR. BRIAN MICHAEL KLUKE of Sundridge

Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Sundridge on Sunday April 12, 2020 at the age of 67. Brian Kluke, beloved husband of Joanne Kluke (nee Hall). Loving father of Dean (Barb) and late Terrielynn Kluke. Proud Poppy of Priscilla and Scarlett Kluke. Cherished brother of...

Apr 12, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Beatrice Ivory (nee Mulligan)

of  Mississauga and Bourdeau

It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Ivory at her home in Mississauga in the early hours of Easter Sunday April 12th 2020. Peacefully and gently she passed from this world and left behind her husband...

Apr 9, 2020

MRS. BESSIE MARSHALL Of Emsdale (nee Clark)

Peacefully at Granite Ridge Retirement Residence in Gravenhurst on Thursday April 9, 2020. Bessie Marshall, beloved wife of the late Orr Marshall was in her 89th year. Dear mother of Ray (Suzie), Brian (Cheryl), Roger (Darlene), Pete (Julie), Steve (Marion) and Ken (Carol). Bessie will be remembered by...

Apr 6, 2020

MRS. KATHLEEN BRAY of South River

Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday April 6, 2020 at the age of 92. Kay Bray (nee Tough), beloved wife of the late Pete Bray. Loving mother of Jane Bray and Peter Bray (Jill). Proud Grandma Kay of Chris Bray (Melissa),...

Apr 4, 2020

MRS. BARBARA EMILY O'ROURKE of South River

Peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday April 4, 2020 in her 90th year. Barb O'Rourke (nee Taylor), beloved wife of the late Larry O'Rourke. Dear mother of Nancy O'Rourke, Patty O'Rourke, Jim O'Rourke (Susan) and John O'Rourke (Judy). Proud grandmother...