Obituaries
John "Jopie" Visser
Jan 19, 2024
Peacefully at home with his wife, daughter and best friend Bear by his side on Friday, January 19, 2024. Survived by his beloved wife Catherine Visser (nee Synnott). Loving daughter Kimberly and loving grandchildren Austin, Natalie, Cooper and his buddy Bear. Predeceased by his father Klaas Visser (1959), survived by his mother Janet, sisters Anne and Mary and brother...
Janice Marie Marshall
Jan 16, 2024
Passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, she was in her 68th year. She was with her children Jordan Ford, Kaitlynn Ford, and Courtney Ford and Grandchildren Alex and Halle Ford. Beloved Daughter of "Peggy" Tofflemire and the late William Henry "Hank" Marshall. Sadly missed by her siblings Carolyn Brendstrup (Trig), Nancy Edson (Kent),...
John Culham Ross IV
Jan 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts the Ross family announces the sudden passing of Rev. John Ross on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, he was in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Bonnie Ross (nee Austin). Cherished father of John Ross (Tracy) and Shannon Anderson (Steve). Proud grandfather of James. Sadly, missed by his sister Muriel Ross. Cremation has taken place...
Berna Lorraine Pringle
Jan 1, 2024
Berna was born in Katrine, Ontario, February 8,1939 to Edwin Neal and Florrie Neal (Nelson). At that time there was a general store kitty corner across from the existing Katrine Store and that was the Neals’s family home and place of business. Berna had an event filled northern Ontario childhood with summer’s swimming in the Magnetawan River and winters...
Marion Austin
Jan 1, 2024
It is with immense sadness and deep shock that the family of Marion Austin share the very sad news of her sudden death. Two weeks ago she was walking 3 Km a day…a rebel who had to close that red circle on her phone “Daily”!
Then Christmas started happening…she was a very busy girl! 💜💋💜
For the last 5 plus...
Dale Housh
Dec 30, 2023
Peacefully at home on Saturday December 30, 2023. Dale, beloved husband of Donna and the late Carla, was in his 87th year.
Dear father of Ron Housh (Julie), Arliss Croft (Darren), George Housh (Ephie), and Darlene Raso (Giorgio).
Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Stepfather of Terry (Sandy) and Steve Eade and their families.
Dale is survived...
Edward Keates
Dec 25, 2023
At home, after a 9-year battle with cancer; surrounded by his family on Monday December 25, 2023. Ed is survived by his loving wife Sheri (nee Reynolds) and his two beautiful children Casandra and Edward. Dear son of Bill Sr (Sadie) and the late Faith. Brother of Bill (Katherine), Kathleen Innanen (Kris) and brother-in-law of Jason Reynolds. Uncle of Billy...
Loraine Buckingham
Dec 23, 2023
Peacefully at home on Saturday December 23, 2023. Loraine was in her 79th year.Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and dear sister of Linda, Carmen, Marian, George and the late Patsy, Doris, Donna and Glen.Loraine will be fondly remembered by all her nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel, 9 Paget...
Meaghan Lynne Cameron
Dec 22, 2023
Suddenly at home on Friday December 22, 2023, Meaghan was in her 40th year.
Dear mother of Preston and Travis.
Beloved daughter of Donald Cameron (Shelley) and Rita Percival.
Cherished sister of Melissa (Joseph) and aunt of Riley and Adam.
A service will be planned later.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, Burk’s Falls.
If...
Sylvia Maude Maki (nee Soper)
Dec 22, 2023
Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday December 22, 2023. Sylvia Maki, beloved wife of the late Edward Maki, was in her 83rd year.
Dear mother of Bill (Shannon), Jim (Sharon), Andy and Nancy and the late Sheila Maki.
Proud grandmother of Dylan (Nicole), Meagan (Kenny), Brandy (Kyle), Jed and great grandson Wesley.
Sister of Bob, Carolyn, Mark (Anna)...
Rosemary Harmer
Dec 21, 2023
Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 21, 2023. Rosemary, beloved wife of the late Esli Harmer, was in her 74th year.
Rosemary is the sister of Laurie Smith, Carol Martin-Clark and the late Milton and Bob Clark and she is survived by other family and friends.
A graveside service to celebrate Rosemary’s life will be conducted in the Pevensey...
Dr. Floyd G. Robinson
Dec 18, 2023
Floyd Robinson, who has died in his 93rd year, was a brilliant man, a gentle soul, a devoted husband and father, and a generous benefactor. He had an unshakeable optimism about human potential and for more than half a century was committed to the growth and development of human beings. Through his professional life as a teacher, professor...
Andrew Henry de Ruiter
Dec 13, 2023
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Henry de Ruiter on December 13th, 2023. Andrew was a joyful, easy-going child who spent his time tinkering in the garage with his dad or riding around on various toys or the tractor at a young age. As a young boy he was affectionate and always receptive...
Karl Heinz Strehl
Dec 12, 2023
Karl Heinz Strehl
Of Magnetawan
Passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, he was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Doris Langford (nee Woodruff). Cherished father of Herman Van Daalen (Lesley). Proud grandfather of Troy Van Daalen, Kimberley Serson (Cory), Mark Brown (Jen), Scott Brown (Dominique) and great-grandfather of Emerson Galloway, Kallen &...
Zachary Ray Newcombe
Dec 8, 2023
Zachary Ray Newcombe
We are very sad to announce the passing of Zach Newcombe who passed away suddenly at the Huntsville Hospital on Friday December 8th , 2023 at the age of 62.
Zach was born in Leamington Ontario on June 30th, 1961 and raised in a large loving home.
It was here in his hometown of...
Marilyn MacKay
Dec 8, 2023
Marilyn MacKay (nee Bice)
Of Kearney
Passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 8, 2023, she was in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Roderick MacKay. Cherished mother of Kim MacKay, Lori Hayward (John- predeceased) and Kelly Marshall (John Purdy). Predeceased by her son Douglas MacKay (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Adam, Tomara, Claudio (Julie),...
Laura Gwendolyn Gough Halse
Dec 4, 2023
Gwen is the sister of John Kelsall of The Courts in Unionville and sister to Ruth Story of Paris Ontario. Mary Loud of Lachine Quebec, Anne Ockers of Florida and Betty Jones of Florida. Her brother Bill deceased in June 2017.A graveside service will be held in the Burk's Falls Cemetery on Monday May 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm with...
John Stanley Darling
Dec 4, 2023
Peacefully at home on Monday December 4, 2023. John Darling, beloved husband of Joyce (nee White) was in his 82nd year.
Dear father of Patrick (Palinee), Stephen and Jason (Lori).
Proud grandfather of Emmett, Cecilia and Garreth.
Survived by his brother Peter Darling (Diane) and predeceased by parents Stan and Mona Darling.
John, an avid golfer, car enthusiast, a...
Audrey Mary Barnes
Dec 1, 2023
Peacefully at Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday December 1, 2023. Audrey (nee Rand), beloved wife of Ken Barnes for 48 years, was in her 84th year.Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.Audrey is survived by her siblings Helen and Art Rand. She leaves behind her fur babies: Tilly, Chuckie, Shadow, Ginger and many other family and friends.The family will receive visitors...
Douglas Robins
Dec 1, 2023
Passed away surrounded by loved ones at the Algonquin Grace Hospice on Friday, December 1, 2023, he was in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Robins (nee Quan). Dear father of Darrel Robins (Darlene), Ivan Robins, Glen Robins (Kelly), Cynthia Robins and the late Wayne Robins (Rae). Loving Papa of Joseph, Jesse, Ashely, Michael, Megan, Lindsay,...
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