Obituaries

MR. BOYD JAMES ALDERSON Of Copper Cliff At the Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Sunday November 17, 2013 in his 90th year. Boyd Alderson, predeceased by his beloved wife Lena, sister Alma and brother Stuart. Loving father of Judy Bartlett (Ernie). Fondly remembered by his extended family Herman (Ruth) and their family, Joy (late Bill) and her family, many...

BRADEN MILLWARD Of Toronto and formerly of Sundridge Suddenly at his residence in Toronto on Friday March 15, 2013 in his 33rd year. Braden Millward, beloved son of Rick and Ruth Millward of Sundridge. Dear brother of Sarah Hicks (Steve), Erin Millward (Chris) and Andrea Millward. Loving uncle of Evie Hicks. Fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

BRENT GORDON BENN Of Waterloo and formerly of Emsdale Brent joined the festivities with his parents to continue celebrating life on Sunday May 13, 2018. Brent was the loving fiancé of Tracy Gowdy and loved by her children: Amber (Bryce), Aaliyah, Grayson, Austin, Kayla; and her parents: Nancy and Arnold. Dear grandson of Gord and Gail Benn, Florida McQueen and...

BRIAN R. GRAY Of Sprucedale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 16, 2018. Brian Gray was in his 55th year. Brian will be fondly remembered by the Thompson family and all who knew him. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls. If desired, memorial donations to the...

MR. BRIAN SHAW Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at his residence in Burk's Falls on Monday May 2, 2011. Mr. Brian Shaw was in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of David and John Shaw. Loving grandfather of Breanna, Joshua and Travis. Brian is survived by his sister Doreen Robinson. A service to celebrate the life of the...

MR. BRUCE FAGAN Of South River Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, September 7, 2009 in his 80th year. Bruce Fagan, beloved husband of Bernie Fagan (nee Dorning). Loving father of 9 children. Cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends in the area. Family will...

MR. BRUCE SIMMONS Of Burk's Falls Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday May 19, 2010. Mr. Bruce Simmons was in his 60th year. Beloved husband Doreen Simmons (nee Aultman). Dear father of Leith Derek and Ahren Bruce Simmons (Alison). Bruce is survived by his brothers Roger Simmons (Catherine), Donald Simmons (Judy), and sisters Karen Simmons (Ivan McIlroy), Jerry...

MR. BRUCE WILKIN of Emsdale Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday April 26, 2017. Mr. Bruce Wilkin, beloved husband of Margaret, was in his 84th year. Dear father of Sandra Wilkin, Karleen Wilkin and Marc Wilkin. Proud grandfather of Jeremy (Allysa), Chad (Jen), Tamara and Janice. Great grandfather of Jacob, Jaret, Anthony, Carter and Sebastian. Bruce is survived...

MR. BUD LEIGH Of Scotia Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday September 22, 2010. Mr. Bud Leigh was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Marks). Dear father of Jim Leigh (Jennifer), Linda Leigh-Ross (Greg) and Brenda Milne (Ralph). Proud grandfather of Erin, Andrea, Rebecca and Matthew. Loving great grandfather of Sofia, Elise, Juliette, Spencer...

MR. CALVIN SARARAS of South River Suddenly on Thursday January 26, 2017 in his 60th year. Calvin Sararas, beloved son of the late Blanche (nee Botham) and the late Ken Sararas. Cherished brother of Jack Sararas (Janice), Carolyn Nicol (Ken) and Allen Sararas (Diane). Loving uncle of Greg (Lisa), Angela (Jay), Kristin (James), Kaylah (Rob) and great uncle of Hunter,...

MR. CAMERON DALE COONEY of South River Peacefully at his residence in South River on Monday May 26, 2014 in his 78th year. Cameron Cooney, beloved husband of Lynda Cooney (nee Hughes). Dear father of Ted Lepine, Bud Lepine and Dan Lepine. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his many other relatives and friends. Arrangements...

CARL KUNKEL of Sundridge Suddenly at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 16, 2017. Carl Kunkel, beloved husband of Karen, was in his 62nd year. Dear father of Melissa Thomas (Matthew), Michael Kunkel and Kayla Thomas. Proud grandfather of Ethan, Addison, Jackson, Austin, Alicia, Brooklyn and Benno. Carl is survived by his sister Elke Tillack, is the dear uncle...

MRS. CAROL CRIPPS of Sundridge Peacefully at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Thursday August 14, 2014 in her 68th year. Carol Cripps (nee Hamm), beloved wife of Wayne Cripps. Dear sister of Fred Hamm (Noreen), Sharon Merrick (Elmer), Joan Richardson (Darryl) and sister in law of Elizabeth Sinclair (Dick Squires). Loving aunt of Steven, Nancy (Oscar), Ken, Christopher (Ronnie),...

CAROL FOGARTY Of South River After a courageous battle with Cancer at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Monday October 21, 2013 in her 57th year. Carol Fogarty (nee McLaren), beloved wife of Paul Fogarty of South River. Dear mother of Ryan (Andy), Patrick and Brendan. Cherished daughter of Janet McLaren-Heise (Lewis) and the late Wilfred McLaren. Loving sister...

MRS. CAROL LEE WHITE Of South River After a courageous battle with cancer at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday January 16, 2012 at the age of 59 years. Carol White (nee Yarlasky), beloved wife of Jim White of South River. Dear mother of Jennifer White (Donald), Ashley White (David), Jessica Woollings (Ryan) and Andrew White. Loving grandmother...

MRS. CAROLYN WHITNEY FLOWERS Of South River Peacefully at her residence in South River on Wednesday October 7, 2009 in her 81st year. Carolyn Flowers (nee McDowell), beloved wife of Lowell Flowers of South River. Dear mother of Blair Flowers (Linda) and Vivian Flowers all of South River. Loving grandmother of Robert, Laura and Joe Flowers. Private family arrangements for...

MISS CATHERINE FREDA KING (of Sundridge) Peacefully at her residence in Sundridge on Friday September 3, 2010 in her 68th year. Cathy King, beloved sister of Leonard "Brian" King and Thomas King. Cherished friend of Ruth Tasker. Fondly remembered by her Christian Horizons family and many other friends in the Almaguin communities. Visitors will be received at the Opatovsky Funeral...

MR. CHARLES HERMAN PARKES "Charlie" of South River With his family by his side at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, Charlie went to be with his Lord on Wednesday December 5, 2012 in his 86th year. Charlie Parkes, beloved husband of Erna Parkes (nee Minor). Dear father of Sandy (Gary), Jackie, Dale (Sandy) and Tim (Diane). Loving grandfather of...

Peacefully at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Saturday June 16, 2018. Charlie Taylor, beloved partner of the late Bonnie Lightfoot, was in his 69th year, Dear father of Robyn Miller, Margaret Jack and Jackie Jack. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Charlie is the brother of Shirley, Bob, Sharon, Norma, the late Rose and will be fondly...

CHUCK WOOD Of South River At his home in South River with his family by his side on Tuesday December 4, 2012 in his 70th year. Chuck Wood, beloved husband of Doreen Wood (nee Harrison). Dear father of Shari Stevenson (Ralph), Bart Wood (Arlette) and Rhonda Harvey (Doug). Loving grandfather of Kathy and Davey Stevenson, Meranda and Leah Wood, Alexandra...