Obituaries

Feb 3, 2020

MR. LAVERN ARCHIBALD WELCH of Sundridge and formerly of South River

Suddenly at his home in Sundridge on Monday February 3, 2020 in his 55th year. Lavern Welch, beloved son of the late Betty Lou (nee Paige) and Archibald Welch. Loving brother of Carl (Brenda) of Burk's Falls, Jerry (June) and Doug of South River...

Jan 29, 2020

MATT REID Of Strong Township and formerly of Shelburne

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday January 29, 2020.  Matt Reid, beloved life partner of Sarah Desjardins, was in his 35th year. Proud father of Avery Isabel Reid and Baby Reid on the way. Dear son of Bill and Debbie Reid of Shelburne and...

Jan 28, 2020

Sean McInnes Of Emsdale

Peacefully at his home on Tuesday January 28, 2020.  Sean McInnes, beloved spouse of Gloria Clark and predeceased by his wife Norma McInnes (nee McIntosh). Loving father of Becky Hellam (Dean), Brandi Morrison (Brian) and Jessica Boyes (Ted). Especially proud grandfather of Alex, Tom, Michael, Konnor and Lincoln. Sean is survived...

Jan 23, 2020

Mary Ruth Johnston​ May 25, 1955 – January 23, 2020

After a short battle with cancer, Mary passed away in her 65th year at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2020. Dearly loved sister of Robert Johnston (Wendy) and David Johnston (Mary).  Beloved aunt of Matthew (Eileen), Brad (Jill) Laura McNeice (Gary)...

Jan 19, 2020

MRS. NELL HENDERSON Of Pickering

Peacefully and surrounded by her family at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in Parry Sound on Sunday January 19, 2020.  Nell Henderson (nee Kibsey), beloved wife of the late Jack Henderson, was in her 89th year. Dear mother of Steve and Linda Henderson of Burk’s Falls. Proud grandmother of...

Jan 19, 2020

Mrs. Doris McNamara (nee Butler) of Scarborough

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Sunday January 19, 2020.  Doris McNamara, beloved wife of the late Matthew McNamara, was in her 97th year. Dear mother of Donna Preston (Clark). Proud grandmother of Dr. Paul Preston (Katharine), Dr. Thomas Preston (Shelley) and Lisa Preston (Danny Korev). Great grandmother...

Jan 2, 2020

PAT LAMB

of Sundridge

Suddenly at her home on Thursday January 2, 2020 at the age of 76.

Pat Lamb (nee Muir), beloved wife of 54 years of Doug Lamb.

Loving mom of Jeff Lamb, Peter Lamb (Elizabeth) and Krista Melanson (Chuck).

Proud Gram of Chloe, Caitlin, Christopher,...

Jan 1, 2020

THOMAS ARTHUR LEE AKA Buckie the Clown Formerly of Huntsville

Thomas Arthur Lee (aka Buckie the Clown) formerly of Huntsville, Ontario passed peacefully in Gravenhurst on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Beloved father of Gloria Wade was in his 92nd year. Tom, a Shriner and active member of the Masonic Lodge, tirelessly worked to...

Dec 31, 2019

GARY BROWN Of Burk’s Falls

Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 31, 2019.  Gary, beloved husband of Diane, was in his 75th year. Loving father of Randy and Steve Brown. Proud grandfather of Jadeon and Jesse Card. Gary will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends. The family will receive...

Dec 29, 2019

ANN CATHARINE LANGFORD Of Magnetawan

Suddenly at her home on Sunday December 29, 2019.  Ann Langford was in her 77th year. Dear sister of Mona Wager (late Arthur), Roberta Londry (late Allan), predeceased by siblings Jean Boismere (late Claire), Doug Langford (Doris), Shirley Hall (Ken), Philip Langford and parents Allan and Tina Langford. Ann will...

Dec 28, 2019

MR. FRANK MARTIN Of Emsdale and formerly of Newfoundland

After a brief, courageous battle with leukemia surrounded by the love of his wife on Saturday December 28, 2019.  Frank Martin, beloved husband of Mabel Haight (nee Frampton) was in his 80th year. Dear dad of Frank Jr., Roxanne and Valerie. Fondly remembered by his brothers,...

Dec 27, 2019

MRS. ELAINE MARTIN of South River

Peacefully at Maple Grove Care Community in Brampton on Friday December 27, 2019 in her 92nd year. Elaine Martin (nee Croucher), beloved wife of the late Sam Martin. Dear mother of Joy Vey (late Clyde), Mike Martin, Lorraine Page-Bauman (late Dennis), David Martin (Carol), Sammy Martin (Tammy), Paul Martin...

Dec 23, 2019

MRS. GEORGINA MARGARET WATHEN of South River and formerly of Arden

Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday December 23, 2019 in her 91st year. Georgina Wathen (nee Lloyd), beloved wife of the late Gordon Wathen. Dear mother of Linda Christensen, Laura Chesher (John) and Kris Micheal Frost (Dawna). Loving grandmother of Leah,...

Dec 22, 2019

Eric (Ike) Wayne Herman, 73, of Burks Falls, Ontario, passed away on December 22, 2019, at the Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Ike was born in Belleville, ON to Raymond and Beryl on July 22, 1946.  He is predeceased by his long-time partner Pauline Smith, his parents Raymond and Beryl, his siblings Lorne, Doris, Shirley, Lorraine, Larry and Rick.  Ike is...

Dec 21, 2019

MRS. MARGARET JANE BENNISON of South River

Peacefully at Cassellholme in North Bay on Saturday December 21, 2019 in her 91st year. Marg Bennison (nee Harley), beloved wife of the late John Bennison. Dear mother of Ron Bennison (Darla), Linda Sarginson (Ron), Brian Bennison (Charlene), Larry Bennison (Vicky) and Kim Armstrong (Tony). Proud grandmother of...

Dec 15, 2019

NANCY JOAN JAGMINAS of South River and formerly of Georgina

Peacefully, surrounded by her whole loving family on Sunday December 15, 2019 at the age of 62, Nancy rejoined her parents Barbara Mosychuck and Lloyd Sparks and all those that went before her. Nancy Jagminas (nee Sparks), beloved mother of Craig Sparks (Angela), Laura Sparks...

Dec 6, 2019

MR. JASON MURRAY FONGER of Sundridge

Peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 29 years by his side on Friday December 6, 2019 at the age of 55. Jason Fonger, beloved husband of Sandy Fonger (nee Smith). Loving son of the late Carol (nee Dunbar) and Noel Fonger. Dear son-in-law of Sharon Smith,...

Nov 17, 2019

MR. PAUL H. NIEMCZAK of Sundridge

Quietly at the Huntsville Hospice on Sunday November 17, 2019 at the age of 76. Paul Niemczak, beloved husband and best friend for 55 years of Sharleen Niemczak (nee McIsaac). Loving father of Robert and Peter (Sandy) Niemczak. Proud grandfather of Tyler and Darcy Niemczak. Cherished brother of Max...

Nov 12, 2019

MR. BARRY WALTER BOYES Of Burk’s Falls

Peacefully at Fairvern in Huntsville on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the age of 86. Barry Boyes, beloved husband of the late Marion Boyes (nee Stuart). Dear father of Jim (Melanie), Gary (Kim) and Fred (Daniella). Proud grandfather of Andrew, Kelsey, Daniel, Sarah, Jacqueline, Marshall, Alex and Max....

Nov 6, 2019

MRS. IRENE ETHEL McAMMOND of Sundridge

Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 6, 2019 in her 99th year. Irene McAmmond (nee Saunders) beloved wife of the late Rufus McAmmond. Dear mother of Donna Hoffman (Norman), Marilyn Hall and the late Lenard McAmmond. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1...