Obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

MRS. JEANETTE MAIN of South River

Peacefully at her home in South River on Sunday June 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Jeanette Main (nee Thorsby), loving mother of Teresa McEachern (Carl), Greg Main and Clint Main (Wendy). Proud grandma of Cara, Andrew, Michael, Carson and Cole. Cherished sister of Carole Griffith, Cecil Thorsby...

Jun 22, 2019

MR. GRANT HAIGHT of Burk's Falls and formerly of Huntsville

Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Saturday June 22, 2019 in his 77th year. Grant Haight, beloved husband and best friend of 56 years of Gail Haight (nee Sims). Dear dad of Darcy Haight (Chris) and Jodi Groomes (Dennis). Proud papa of Daryn,...

Jun 17, 2019

MRS. PAT CRANE of Sundridge

Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 17, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Pat Crane (nee Wall), beloved wife of 50 years of Tom Crane. Dear mother of Bobbi Wennekes (Keith) and Sherri Crane. Proud grandma of Steve, Joe, Amanda and great grandma of Tyler....

Jun 15, 2019

MR. GERALD LESLIE RUTH Of Burk's Falls and formerly of Summerside, Newfoundland It is with great sadness the family announces his peaceful passing at home in Burk's Falls. He leaves Dolly, the true love of his life, with 52 years of many cherished memories. Forever missed and loved by children: Rick (Penny), Reg (Tammy); grandchildren: Lisa-Marie, Courtney, Kyle, R.J.,...

Jun 14, 2019

MRS. THELMA GUDRUN ANDERSON of South River (nee Bjarnason) Peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Friday June 14, 2019. Thelma, beloved wife of Douglas, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Jim Anderson (Pat), Kathryn Anderson and Bruce Anderson (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Brittany (Graeme), Scott (Jennifer), Sean (Kelsey) and Mark. Great grandmother of Dylan and Jordan. Private family...

Jun 12, 2019

MR. HARVEY MORRIS of Magnetawan Peacefully in North Bay on Wednesday June 12, 2019. Mr. Harvey Morris was in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Morris. Dear father of Lynn Aldworth (Roy), Kathy Brandt (Mike Pedwell) and Sandra Hickey (Kelly). Cherished grandfather of Neil Haddow, Breanna Aldworth, Kayla and Ryan Brandt, Brandy and Jesse Labine, Chris and...

Jun 10, 2019

MARION "MARNIE" WALLACE Of Eagle Lake, South River At Eagle Lake on Monday, June 10, 2019. Marnie was in her 73rd year. Daughter of Edna and Johnny Breen, niece of Chesney, Ethel and Elizabeth (Bess) Quirt, honourary niece of Janet Shupe, cousin of Pete Sagert. Marnie's larger than life personality will be missed by her cousins Ian Quirt and...

Jun 10, 2019

AL SYMONS Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday June 10, 2019. Al Symons, beloved husband of Dianne (nee Moore), was in his 78th year, Loving father of Rob Symons and Kim Hill (Kevin). Proud grandfather of Aaron, Dylan (Sarah), Rachel, Amber and Colin. Al is survived by his sister Ellie Symons, predeceased by his...

Jun 8, 2019

MR. MELBOURNE LAWRENCE HEITTOLA of South River Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday June 8, 2019 in his 84th year. Mel Heittola, beloved husband of Lorraine Heittola. Dear dad of Steve Heittola (Paula) and Corinne Jolliffe (Mike). Proud papa of grandchildren Brock Jolliffe (Tracy), Christopher Heittola (Emily), Jessica Heittola and great...

Jun 6, 2019

MRS. LEORA EDNA PINEO of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday June 6, 2019 in her 93rd year. Leora Pineo (nee Pettibone), beloved wife of Larry Pineo and the late Carl Webster. Dear mother of Lynda McLaren (Mel) and Glen Webster (Pat). Loving Grammy of grandchildren Kimberly...

Jun 2, 2019

Rev. Freda Mae MacDonald (Wade) passed peacefully at Lookout Ridge Retirement Home, Fonthill, ON on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in her 91st year. She was the loving wife of Rev. Graham MacDonald. Born in Wallaceburg on Nov. 5, 1928, she began a teaching career at age 20 after graduating from Normal School in London. She and Graham married in 1952....

May 14, 2019

MR. KARL JAKOB SOTH Of Magnetawan It is with loss and sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my step-father, Karl Jakob Soth on May 14, 2019 at Lakeland Long Term Care, Parry Sound. A construction worker by trade, his later hobbies included bee keeping, maple syrup production and a love for gardening. He was a former resident in...

May 13, 2019

MRS. THELMA DOWNS Of Sprucedale and formerly of Scarborough Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday May 13, 2019. Thelma Downs, beloved wife of the late Gregg Downs, was in her 103rd year. Loving mother of Richard (Janet), Cathy (Jim), John (Cathy) and the late Colleen. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Thelma will be fondly...

May 6, 2019

MRS. GRACE FAWCETT CHRISTIANSEN of South River Peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on Monday May 6, 2019 in her 93rd year. Grace Christiansen (nee Somner), beloved wife of the late Gerhard Christiansen. Loving mother of Linda Flowers (Blair) and Fred Christiansen (Kathie). Cherished grandmother of Robert, Liesl, Laura, Monique, Andrew, Bonnie and great grandmother of Levi, Ezra and Preston....

May 1, 2019

MRS. BETTY BATES Of Burk's Falls Passed away peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Facility in Shelburne on Wednesday May 1, 2019. Betty Bates, nee Kippax, beloved wife of the late James Clare Bates, was in her 96th year. Loving mother of Rick and his wife Wanda of Hillsburgh. Cherished grandmother of Paul and his wife Dawn of Rosemont,...

Apr 30, 2019

LOUISE ANDERSON Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 30, 2019. Louise Anderson, beloved wife of Richard Anderson, was in her 70th year. Mother of Richard, Brenda and Julie. Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Louise is survived by her sisters Pauline and Diane and will be fondly remembered by all of her...

Apr 27, 2019

MR. GEORGE THOMPSON of Sundridge Peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour surrounded by his loving wife and best friend Alma and his loving family on Saturday April 27, 2019 in his 87th year. George Thompson, beloved husband of Alma Thompson. Dear father of the late Shirley (Doug), Wenda (Don), Dawn (Len), Louanne (David), Paul (Pam) and stepfather...

Apr 22, 2019

PATRICIA BROWN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday April 22, 2019. Patricia Brown, beloved wife of Ray, was in her 67th year. Loving mother of James (Monique), Darrin and George Brown. Proud grandmother of Katrina, Kayden and Wesley. Patricia is survived by her sister Lynda Ferguson (Linda), brother Don Ferguson (Jane) and will be...

Apr 15, 2019

MR. DONALD NELSON ROEHL Of Burk's Falls and Katrine Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday April 15, 2019 in his 93rd year. Don Roehl, beloved husband of the late Lillian "Bunty" Roehl (nee Purdie). Fondly remembered by his siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted...

Apr 12, 2019

HELEN MAE GROOME Of Kearney (nee Hallam) Peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday April 12, 2019. Helen Groome, beloved wife of the late George Groome, was in her 93rd year. Mother of Gordon and Gary Groome and mother in law to Verna and Rita. Grandmother of Holly, Heidi, Gordy, Jaret, Tracy and the late Robbie. Helen...