Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

MR. HERBERT ROY DELLANDREA of Sundridge Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Herb went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, February 1st, 2019 in his 94th year. He will be dearly missed by his devoted and loving wife Lois of 63 years. His family, who loved him so much, include Wayne (Lana), Joy Ann (Don), Brian (Kristie),...

Jan 31, 2019

MR. WAYNE GERALD McLAREN of Sundridge Tragically and unexpectedly on Thursday January 31, 2019 at the age of 72. Wayne McLaren, beloved husband of 47 years of Sandy McLaren (nee Bergquist). Dear dad of Christy Flynn-Sollman (Jamey Sollman), Scott McLaren (Tina), Jamie McLaren (Jen McCarthy) and Randy McLaren (Krista). Proud Grandpa Wayne of Dillon, Aidan, Abby, Dryden, Daria, Danae, Lauren,...

Jan 30, 2019

MRS. ISOBEL SHIRLEY WINDER of Powassan Peacefully with her family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday January 30, 2019 in her 96th year. Isobel Winder (nee Smale), loving mother of Bonnie Ross (John) and Paul Austin. Proud grandma of John, Shannon, Paul, Ryan, Lindsey, Kerry, Jacob, Jackson; great grandma of James, Brandon, Jaimee, Gabriel,...

Jan 16, 2019

MR. PETER GORDON GRANT of South River Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday January 16, 2019 in his 78th year. Peter Grant, beloved husband of Linda Grant (nee Russell and Hunt). Dear father of Vera and John. Proud grandfather of Amanda (Matt), John Jr., Kelly, Allan, Levi, Brienne and great grandfather of Noah, Leah, Brea, Aubree,...

Jan 13, 2019

MR. CALVIN WILLIS RALSTON of Deer Lake, Lount Township Peacefully with his family by his side at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil on Sunday January 13, 2019 in his 87th year. Cal Ralston, beloved husband of 59 years of Shirley Ralston (nee Reiche). Dear father of Sherry and Rodney Ralston. Cherished brother of Jack (Artenia), Wanda Black (Everett), Harvey (Lynn), Maxine...

Jan 11, 2019

BRUCE CAMPBELL Of Magnetawan After a long battle with cancer, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday January 11, 2019. Bruce Campbell, beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Hogg) was in his 83rd year. Loving father of Derik Campbell (Annamaria) and Betina Law (Mark). Proud grandfather of Nathan, Adam, Justin, Cameron and Erik. Bruce is predeceased by his...

Jan 7, 2019

FRED WREN Of Burk's Falls With his family and friends at his side at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday January 7, 2019. Fred Wren, beloved husband of Rain, was in his 48th year. Dear father of Aaron, Codey (Taay), Darien (Mitchell), Dylan (Sarah), Brea and missed by Rielly Spratt (Ryley). Proud Papa of KaiKai, Alli Bear, Karson and...

Jan 3, 2019

MRS. EVELYN ELSIE BARAGER of South River Suddenly and peacefully at her home in South River on Thursday January 3, 2019 in her 76th year. Evelyn Barager (nee Rand), beloved companion of Sonny. Dear mom of Kelvin (Teresa), Brian, Scott (Joanna) and Maxine (Dave). Proud grandma of Jennifer (Mike), Terri (Owen), Erin (Ambrose), late Benjamin, Andrew (Reese), Adam, Jade, Amanda,...

Jan 1, 2019

PHIL SHILLOLO Of Emsdale

Suddenly in Burk’s Falls on Thursday November 28, 2019.  Phil Shillolo was in his 39th year. Beloved son of Jackie and John Shillolo. Dear brother of Mark, Peter and Andrea. Predeceased by grandparents Frank and Rose Shillolo and Joseph and Betty McLevy. A hard worker and avid outdoorsman; Phil...

Dec 30, 2018

MRS. SHIRLEY MARY HELLAM of Emsdale Shirley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Sunday December 30, 2018 at the age of 91. Shirley Hellam (nee Gilpin), beloved wife of the late Earl Hellam. Beloved mother of Butch (Sharon), Terry (late Laurie), Sandra, Bob (Virginia) and Darrell (Corinne). Loving grandma of Derek, Dean, Neil,...

Dec 28, 2018

MR. JAMES KEITH TAYLOR Of Sundridge Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa on Friday December 28, 2018. Mr. Keith Taylor, beloved husband of late Evelyn, was in his 91st year. Dear father of Diane, Brad, Janice and Julie. Proud grandfather of Stephen, Frankie, Andrew, Sarah, Esther, Amy, Adam, Abby, Danielle, Jesse, Athena, James, Jon, Jaramy, Maddy and Danny. Great...

Dec 27, 2018

MR. CRAIG STEVEN FERCHAT of North Spoon Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Thursday December 27, 2018 at the age of 58. Craig Ferchat, beloved husband of 33 years of Sharon Ferchat (nee Saunders). Loving dad of Gord (Katherine), John (Robyn), Phil (Kyla), Dan (Bethany) and Natalee (Matt). Proud grandpa of Mackenzie and Quinn. Cherished son of Bunny Ferchat...

Dec 26, 2018

BERNIE HICKS of Sundridge Suddenly at his home in Sundridge on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the age of 59. Bernie Hicks, beloved husband of 35 loving years of Patty Hicks (nee Lewis). Dear dad of Jerilee Hicks-Williams (Lance) and Crystal Hicks. Proud papa of Victoria Williams. Cherished son of Janet Hicks and the late Ken Hicks, brother of Marie...

Dec 13, 2018

MAC FERGUSON Of Deer Lake, Lount Township and formerly of North Bay Peacefully with his family by his side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday December 13, 2018 at the age of 86. Mac Ferguson, beloved husband of 64 years of Mary Jean Ferguson (nee Ireland). Loving father of Douglas (Suzanne), John (Lisa) and Heather (Bernie). Proud...

Dec 8, 2018

MRS. FAYE WHITELOCK of Powassan and formerly of Kearney Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre with her family by her side in her 77th year. Faye Whitelock (nee Stephenson), beloved wife of the late Bruce Whitelock. Cherished mom of Ralph, Stephen (Kathleen) and Craig (Carmen). Proud Grandma Faye of Kiera, Liam, Niesha, Gavin, Cailin (Shawn), Andrew (Samantha) and...

Dec 7, 2018

Suddenly at his home in South River on Friday December 7, 2018 at the age of 67. Dave South, beloved husband of the late Dee Dee South (nee Grant). Loving father of Gord South (Marg) and Tammy Raney (Richard). Proud Umpa of Emily, Megan and T.J. Cherished brother of Larry South (Linda), Alan South (Bea) and Bob South (Karen). Predeceased...

Dec 7, 2018

JOANNE (McDONALD) SLAWSON It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joanne Slawson announce her passing at the Huntsville Hospital on December 7, 2018 at the age of 51. The doctors will say she passed from cancer, but we know she passed from a broken heart. Joanne was predeceased by her two adorable children, who were both taken from...

Nov 20, 2018

MRS. LAVINA MINOR (nee Pemberton) of South River Peacefully at Mill Creek Care Centre in Barrie on Tuesday November 20, 2018. Lavina Minor, beloved wife of the late David Minor, was in her 94th year. Dear mother of Marion Stevenson (Norm), Donna Violino (Reg), Carl Minor (Brenda), Linda Minor (late Rob), Allan Minor (Andrea Hofmann) and Rick Minor (Jennifer). Proud...

Oct 8, 2018

DANIEL IVAN KIDD of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice, on October 8, 2018, at the age of 59, Daniel Ivan Kidd passed away. Dan will be greatly missed by his wife of 41 years, Debbie. Dan is survived by his three daughters, Sonya, Amy and Tiffany, and by his five grandchildren, and Dan's siblings Sue, Jim, Irene, Les...

Oct 5, 2018

MRS. BETTY ANNE MARTIN Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at her home in Burk's Falls on Friday October 5, 2018 in her 84th year. Betty Martin (nee Lancaster), beloved wife of the late Lawrence Martin. Dear mom of Debbie Johnson, Janet Wessels (Brent), Daniel Martin (Joanne) and Patrick Martin (Louise). Proud grandma and great grandma of many. Fondly remembered by all...