Obituaries

MR. WILLIAM HAROLD AYRE BLACKMORE Of Orillia and formerly of Burk's Falls Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Thursday April 10, 2014 in his 89th year. Bill Blackmore, beloved husband of the late Muriel Blackmore (nee Bradford). Dear father of Kelly Fraser of Orillia and William Leigh Blackmore of British Columbia. Loving grandfather of Nicole, Megan,...

MR. WILLIAM HOWARD BURGESS "Bill" of Burk's Falls Veteran of the Korean War Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Monday June 27, 2011. Mr. Bill Burgess was in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Turnbull) for 51 years. Dear father of Julie, Kevin (Carol) and Darryl (Leslie) all of Burk's Falls. Cherished Poppy of Kally, Taylor, Sydney,...

MR. WILLIAM F. CRAWFORD Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his home in Burk's Falls on Friday March 2, 2012. Mr. Bill Crawford was in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of June Crawford. Dear father of JoAnn Bailey and Randy Crawford. Cherished grandfather of Terry and Diana Gardner. Bill is survived by his sister Leona Ives and will be fondly remembered...

William Bruce Gilson Born at Woodville, Ontario Currently of Huntsville and formerly of Kearney, Ontario Peacefully at his residence on Friday October 26, 2012. Mr. Bruce Gilson was in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Gilson (nee Fulton). Dear father of Brian and his wife Linda Kerslake of Huntsville, Ontario. Proud grandfather of Scott Gilson and his...

WILLIAM LESTER KELSALL B.A, B.Ed, M.A. "Bill" of Beaverton and formerly of Uxbridge Peacefully at Soldier's Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Friday June 2, 2017. Bill was in his 79th year. He is survived by his children; David, Steven, Daniel, and Brittany. Brother to Gwen Halse, Ruth Story, Mary Loud, Anne Ockers, Betty McMindes and John Kelsall (Lottie). Dear son...

MR. WILLIAM McAUGHEY "Bill" Of Sprucedale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday August 28, 2010. Mr. Bill McAughey was in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Ada White and the late Rosella "Goldie" Clements. Dear father of the late Jean Armstrong (late Cliff), Marjorie Burns (late George), the late Elwood "Pete" McAughey (Issy) and John McAughey...

MR. BILL METCALF of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence on Saturday May 18, 2013. Bill Metcalf, beloved husband of Jean (nee Stephenson) was in his 64th year. Dear father of Lynn (Scott Campbell) and Joe Metcalf. Proud grandfather of Katelyn, Jordan and Jacob. Loving son of Ross and the late Doris Metcalf. Dear brother of Joan (Don), Jim (Becky),...

MR. WILLIAM VERNON REECE of Sundridge After a brief illness at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday October 28, 2014 in his 83rd year. Bill Reece, beloved husband of Joan Lomax-Reece (nee Stanbridge) of Sundridge. Dear father of Ken Reece (Carol) of Chicago, Illinois, Joe Rivera (Yvette) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Mindy Trank (Steve) of Worthington, Ohio....

MR. WILLIAM WARREN "BILL" SHIEL Of South River After a lengthy illness at the West Nipissing General Hospital in Sturgeon Falls on Monday August 9, 2010 in his 73rd year. Bill Shiel, beloved husband of the late Marg Shiel (nee Harkness). Dear father of David Shiel (Colleen) of South River and Brenda Samuels (Noel) of Mississauga. Loving grandfather of Briar...

WILLIE O'CONNOR Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 25, 2018. Willie O'Connor was in his 70th year. Beloved son of the late Basil and Pearl O'Connor and predeceased by brother Arthur. Willie is survived by siblings: Gary (Gaye), Rosemarie, Joe (Darlene) and Ed. Dear uncle of Doug (Kim), Patty, Adam (Veronica), great uncle of...

WILMA IRENE BENTLEY of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 7, 2018. Wilma, beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Hazel Bentley (nee Etty), was in her 71st year. Loving sister of Herbert Bentley (Lorraine), Karen Lawrence (Don) and Harvey Bentley. Dear aunt of Gary, Kerby, Shelley and great aunt of Owen, Pierce and Derek....

MR. A. BRUCE SNELGROVE Of Katrine Suddenly at his residence on Saturday June 9, 2012. Mr. Bruce Snelgrove was in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Joan Brillinger. Bruce will be fondly remembered by Jean Brillinger and all of his family and friends. The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls...

MR. ADAM PAUL DI SALLE of Toronto and Sundridge Suddenly at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Monday September 4, 2017 at the age of 38. Adam Di Salle, loving father of Brody and Justin. Beloved son of Helene and Peter Di Salle. Dear brother of Giacomo Di Salle. Cherished grandson of Annina Di Salle and predeceased by grandparents Mario Di...

MRS. AILEEN HALL Of Sundridge Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Eastholme in Powassan on Monday March 11, 2013 in her 91st year. Aileen Hall (nee Schmidt), beloved wife of the late Charles Hall. Dear mother of Marilyn Raaflaub (late Howard) of Magnetawan and Dan Hall (Susan) of Sundridge. Loving grandmother of Daniel (Jane), Paul (Karie), David (Elinor), Shane (Kimberlee),...

MR. ALAN ROY START Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 30, 2010. Al Start was in his 54th year. Beloved son of Joan and the late Roy Start. Dear father of Tracey Sheldrick (Doug) and Amy Eggleton (Duane). Cherished grandfather of Quade, Haley, Noah, Tiffany and Kylie. Al will be fondly remembered by all...

MR. ALBERT W. CAIRNS "Ab" Suddenly at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on Tuesday December 18, 2012. Mr. Ab Cairns was in his 70th year. Beloved father of Heather Hodgson (Lewis). Proud grandfather of Mathew Elzby and Dana Hodgson. Ab is survived by his brothers Jack Cairns (Dorothy) and Alan Cairns (Penny) and is predeceased by his parents John...

ALBERT JOSEPH OPATOVSKY Peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Margaret Opatovsky (nee Kennedy). Dear father of Albert James and Keith (Teresa). Cherished "My Grandpa" of A.J. Loving brother of Fran Fretz, Winn (Maureen), James (Toni), John (Eun Young), David (Barb). Fondly remembered by his in-laws, nieces, nephews,...

Mr. Albert (Reb) Timmers Died peacefully at his home at Emsdale, Ontario with his family at his side on Saturday, February 27, 2010, Reb Timmers in his 65th year. Originally from Carlisle, he has spent the last 21 years in the Burks Falls area. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years Debbie (nee Arnold), special son Lenny of Powassan,...

MISS ALBERTINE FERNANDE BEAULIEU Of Burk's Falls Peacefully at her residence in Burk's Falls on Thursday September 2, 2010. Miss Albertine Beaulieu was in her 76th year. Dear sister of Jeannine (Ray) and Marie. Predeceased by sister Florence, brothers Henry and Napoleon and her parents Albert and Rose Beaulieu. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Albertine's greatest passions were...

MR. ALDON SCHLOSSER Of Port Carmen Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Friday April 22, 2011. Mr. Aldon Schlosser was in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Beatrice. Dear father of Anthony and Tamara. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Brieana, Claudia, Calista and Selena. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in...