Obituaries

MR. JOHN DAVID SMELLIE of Burk's Falls At his home on Saturday October 28, 2017. John Smellie, beloved partner of Nancy Ibbitson, was in his 79th year. Dear father of Dave and Mark Smellie and Renee Smith (John). Grandfather of Chris and Jack. Brother of Jean and Bill (Libby). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster...

JOHN WALLACE SMITH "Jack" Of Magnetawan Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 3, 2018. Jack Smith, beloved husband of Margie Bartlett, was in his 86th year. Father of Stephen (Paula) and Douglas (Cindy). Jack was a grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and is predeceased by his brother Glenn. He is the author of the Swiss Connection,...

JOHN STROUD of Sundridge Suddenly but peacefully at his home in Sundridge with his loving wife at his side on Sunday May 20, 2018 at the age of 49. John Stroud, beloved husband of Gwen Lord. Loving dad of Allan Stroud, Chantel Stroud (Josh Griffiths) and Courtney Stroud. Proud poppy of Hailey, Braiden and Brannick. Cherished brother of Danny, Theresa,...

MR. JOHN S. TEMPLE Of Nepean and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully in his sleep at his cabin in Maynooth, Ontario on Monday February 8, 2010 in his 54th year. John Temple, beloved husband of Suzanne Temple (nee Mainville). Loving step father of Robyn, Chris and Kim. Dear brother of Laura Temple-Smith (Michael Smith). Cherished uncle of Charlotte and Roddy. Predeceased...

MR. JOHN "JACK" WINSTON TILSON Of South River Peacefully surrounded by his family and his dog at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday July 28, 2012 in his 72nd year. Jack Tilson, beloved husband of Karen Tilson (nee Minor). Loving father of twin daughters Maureen Tilson and Doreen Tilson - Walton (Derek) both of Bracebridge. Dear grandfather of...

MR. JOHN "JACK" WOOD (of Sundridge, formerly of Magnetawan) Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday July 1, 2010 in his 83rd year. John Wood, was in his 60th year of marriage to Doris Wood (nee Curphy). Dear Dad of Deborah (Randy - deceased) of Erin, Richard (Mayumi) of Osoyoos, B.C., Iain (Judith) of Cardiff Wales and Robert...

MR. JOSEPH LEONARD FITTON of North Bay and of Sundridge Suddenly at his home in North Bay on Thursday February 12, 2015 in his 67th year. Joe Fitton, beloved husband of the late Connie Fitton. Dear father of Jody Dronfield (Steve) and Andrew Fitton. Loving grandfather of Ashley Dronfield, Madison Dronfield, Braydon Fitton and Thomas duPuis. Cherished brother of Thomas...

MR. JOSHUA ANDREW CASSELS Of Sundridge and formerly of Keswick Suddenly in Sundridge on Monday, October 19, 2009 in his 17th year. Joshua Cassels, beloved son of Andrew and Tobbi Cassels. Dear brother of Tyler Cassels. Cherished grandson of Alex and Barb Cassels, Linda Durant and Catherine Atchison. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends in the...

MRS. JOYCE BROWN Of Burk's Falls Arrangements for the late Mrs. Joyce Brown are being handled privately with the family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street, Burk's Falls, Ontario.

MRS. JOYCE BUCHANAN of Sundridge Suddenly and peacefully with her family by her side at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday May 13, 2016 in her 64th year. Joyce Buchanan (nee Milne), beloved wife of Clare Buchanan. Dear mother of Dana Clouthier (André), Keri Clark (Ross), Jodi Fisher (Trevor), Rory Buchanan (Jennifer) and Skye Dell (Bob). Loving grandma...

JOYCE LANG of Huntsville and formerly of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 12, 2014 in her 90th year. Joyce Lang (nee Service), beloved wife of the late Mac Lang. Cherished mother of Bill Lang (Susan) of Huntsville. Loving grandmother of Curtis and Daniel Lang. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home...

MRS. JOYCE IRENE RAAFLAUB (nee Woolley) Of Huntsville and formerly of Burk's Falls and Magnetawan At Muskoka Landing in Huntsville with peace and love in her heart Joyce went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 25, 2012. Mrs. Joyce Raaflaub, beloved wife of the late Harvey Raaflaub was in her 90th year. She is survived by her...

MRS. JUDITH ANN ARMSTRONG "Judy" Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at HuntsvilleDistrictMemorialHospital on Wednesday October 27, 2010. Mrs. Judy Armstrong was in her 69th year. Dear mother of Danny Armstrong (Sunday) of Sundridge and predeceased by daughters Mary Lynn, Marie, Yvonne and Laurie. Cherished grandmother of Sky Armstrong and Melissa Wilcox. Great grandmother to Faith, Dennis and Steven. Beloved daughter of...

With heavy hearts, but loving memories we announce the passing of Judy Coalter. After suffering a brief illness, Judy passed away with her family by her side in Barrie. Since moving up north 12 years ago and making the cottage their home, Judy immediately immersed herself in the community. Whether it was working at Hockey Opportunity Camp, curling, teaching skating...

MRS. JUDY C. JOHNSTON Of Burk's Falls (nee Smith) Suddenly at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday January 6, 2013. Mrs. Judy Johnston, beloved wife of the late Bill Johnston, was in her 66th year. Dear mother of Jason (Tracey) and Scott Johnston. Loving grandmother of Seth. Judy will be missed by her girls; Maggie, TJ, Mocha and...

MRS. JULIA JANET McCREA "Judy" Of Magnetawan and formerly of Ajax. Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday November 26, 2011. Mrs. Julia McCrea was in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Jack McCrea. Dear mother of Tammy (Dave), Kevin (Kelly), Sharon (Shawn), Nicole, Dane, Norma (Andy), Veronica (Bob) and Leann. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother...

MRS. JULIA PEARCE (nee Marshall) Of Sprucedale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday October 27, 2011. Mrs. Julia Pearce was in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Pearce. Dear mother of Ted (Deanna) of Kirkland Lake, Harry (Elizabeth) of Sundridge, Donna Crump (Harry) of Huntsville and predeceased by son Albert. Cherished grandmother of Derrick, Dale,...

JUNE MURIEL ALEXANDER of Burks Falls (Brown) Unexpectedly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 5, 2017. Mrs. June Alexander, beloved wife of Norm Alexander and the late Lloyd Brown, was in her 79th year. Dear mother of Wayne Brown, Lauralee Burns (Dave) and Albert Brown (Terry-Lynn). Step mother of Sherry Alexander and Stephen Alexander. Proud grandmother of many...

MRS. K. PATRICIA LANGDON Formerly of Kearney Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday March 28, 2012. Mrs. Patricia Langdon was in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Herbert Langdon. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls. Interment will take place in Orem City Cemetery,...

KAREN MARGARET MOORE Of Barrie After a brief illness at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Thursday April 8, 2010 in her 65th year. Karen Moore, beloved daughter of Mary Moore and the late Joseph Moore. Dear sister of Dianne Symons (Al) and Michael Moore (Marlene Davis) all of Burk's Falls. Loving aunt of Kim Hill (Kevin), Rob Symons,...