Obituaries

MR. HERBERT (BERT) GOLLOP Of South River After a courageous battle with cancer at the Burk's Falls District Health Centre on Friday November 13, 2009 in his 89th year. Bert Gollop, beloved husband of Shirley Schmidt of South River. Dear father of William Gollop (Sandy), Anne Higgs (John), and Patricia Andrews (Ken) all of England, Terry Schmidt (Kerry), Mark Schmidt...

MR. HERBERT A. PLEWMAN Of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday December 25, 2009. Mr. Herb Plewman was in his 67th year. Beloved son of the late Roy and Herberta Plewman. Brother to David Plewman. Herb will be fondly remembered by his many friends. Visitors will be received at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street...

HILDA ALLEN of Kearney Peacefully at her home, held in the love of family and friends, on Tuesday September 27, 2016. Hilda Allen was in her 86th year. Beloved Mother of Sharron Allen, Ralph Allen, Jefferson Allen (Sue), Jan Janssen (Edo), and Sue Allen. Predeceased by her son Stephen (1955). Proud Grandmother of Jessica Scott (Ryan), Stefanie Allen (Greg), Steve...

MR. HUBERT CORCORAN of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday June 2, 2013. Mr. Hubert Corcoran, beloved husband of Marie, was in his 86th year. Dear father of Hugh Corcoran (Anne). Predeceased by his parents, Simon and Mary Corcoran; his siblings; Ron, Chris, Dave, Mary, Ethel, Madeline, Frances, Geraldine and survived by siblings; Pat, Louise, Pauline,...

HUGH CHARLES MANUELL of Emsdale After a short final battle, Hugh Charles Manuell passed away peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loves ones. Despite his illnesses, he lived a very full life. True to form, Hugh died as he lived: on his own terms. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary and three daughters Christine,...

MRS. INA MYRTLE BROOKS Of Powassan and formerly of North Bay Suddenly at Eastholme in Powassan on Saturday April 5, 2014 in her 83rd year. Ina Brooks (nee Robins), beloved wife of Oliver Brooks of Powassan. Dear mother of Diane Reid (late Rick), Debra Nadeau (Andre) and the late Dwight Brooks. Loving mother-in-law of Bernice Brooks. Cherished sister of Norman...

MRS. IRIS GWEN HANSEN Of South River At Lady Isabelle in Trout Creek on Tuesday July 19, 2011 in her 104th year. Gwen Hansen, dear mother of Birgit Beettam (Bob) of South River, Nancy Johnston (late Doug) of Olmsted Falls, Ohio and Carolyn Jopling (Alex) of Perth. Loving grandmother of Lise, Bruce, Karen, Mark, Heather, Michael and great grandmother of...

MRS. ISABEL MAY ASHBAUGH (Of Sundridge) Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 18, 2010 in her 90th year. Isabel Ashbaugh (nee Haslam), beloved wife of the late Ken Ashbaugh. Dear mother of Shirley Chapman (Allan) and David Ashbaugh (Linda). Loving grandmother of David, Don, Gord, Richard, Lisa, Rebecca, eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren....

MR. IZRAIL SHPILT of Sundridge and formerly of Toronto Peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on Saturday July 30, 2016 in his 78th year. Izrail Shpilt, beloved husband of Galina Shpilt. Fondly remembered by his companions Don Basyli and Madam Lidia, his relatives and many friends around the world. Family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky...

MR. JACK McCREA of Magnetawan and formerly of Ajax Suddenly at his home in Magnetawan on Monday February 2, 2015. Mr. Jack McCrea, beloved husband of the late Judy McCrea, was in his 78th year. Beloved father of Dane, Norma (Andy), Lee, Veronica (Bob), Tammy (Dave), Kevin (Kelly), Sharon (Shawn), Nicole (Tom). Proud grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather...

MRS. JACKIE DEGAGNER (nee Caissey) of North Bay After a lengthy illness at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday December 30, 2011. Mrs. Jackie Degagner was in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Willy Degagner of North Bay. Dear mother of Catherine Degagner of North Bay. Jackie is survived by the Caissey family, other relatives and many dear...

MISS JACQUELINE CECILLE MATT Of Stratford Suddenly at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday June 22, 2012 in her 37th year. Jacquie Matt, beloved daughter of John Matt (Brenda) of Sundridge and the late Cecille Matt. Loving sister of Darryl Matt and step sister of Tim and Eric (Lori) Webb. Dear aunt of Peter and Jamie. Fondly remembered by...

MR. JAMES SANFORD BROGAN Of North Bay and formerly of Sundridge At Cassellholme in North Bay on Wednesday June 19, 2013 in his 83rd year. Jim Brogan, beloved husband of Doreen Brogan (nee Upsdell) of North Bay. Dear father of Jim Brogan (Carrie) and Sue Martin (Gordon). Loving grandfather of Candace Poitras (Cody), Caitlyn McGlynn (Ryan), Cathryn Brogan (Marie Eve),...

MR. JAMES ALAN CHAPMAN "FRED" or "CHAPPY" of Sundridge Peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday April 2, 2018 at the age of 80. Chappy was the beloved husband of Shirley Chapman (nee Ashbaugh). Loving father of Dave (Loretta), Don (Linda), Gord (Melody) and Richard (Jennifer). Proud papa of 12 grandchildren...

MR. JAMES CLOSS of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday August 15, 2014. Mr. Jim Closs, beloved husband of Annette Hoytema, was in his 79th year. Dear father of Doug (Penny) and Angela. Proud grandfather of Caleb and Miranda and great grandfather of Chloe. Jim is survived by his sisters; Marney, Irene, Annie, Jean, Janice, Jackie,...

MR. JAMES RANDOLPH CORNWALL WWII Veteran - of Sprucedale After fighting life's adversities as a soldier, lost his battle to Cancer at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Wednesday March 7, 2012 in his 89th year. Jim Cornwall, beloved husband of the late Margaret Cornwall (nee Fothergill). Dear father of Karen Bilon (David) and Ted Cornwall (Cathy). Loving grandfather...

MR. JAMES MITCHELL FETTERLEY "Big Jim" of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 10, 2010. Jim was in his 60th year. Loving son of the late Sadie and Charlie Fetterley. Beloved brother of Thelma Tamaki (Art), Debbie Branch (Ken), David Fetterley and Heather Pateman (Gary). Predeceased by brother Rocky Fetterley. Jim enjoyed torturing his siblings by...

JAMES KIRK-WHITE Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 24, 2018. Jim Kirk-White, beloved husband of Karen (nee Watt) was in his 80th year. Beloved brother of the late Wanda Monk and the late Gloria Cormier. Jim is the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by all of his...

MR. JAMES GORDON MASTERS Of Alliston and formerly of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence in Alliston on Saturday October 18, 2014 in his 47th year. Jim Masters, beloved son of Rene Masters and the late Jim Masters. Loving brother of Tammy Masters (Malcolm Newburn). Cherished uncle of Robbie Pelling (Ashley), Amanda Pelling and great uncle of Aries. Dear nephew...

MR. JAMES "JIM" RUSSELL Of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 14, 2010 in his 72nd year. Jim Russell, beloved husband of Annie Russell (nee Castell). Loving father of Angie (Rick) Steengaard, Michael (Caroline), Connie Sheridan (Ken Thompson), Christina (Dave) McNay, Robin (Gary) Rigarlsford and Jane Russell (Rob Kirkton). Cherished grandfather of Jimmy, Ricky, Tommy,...