All Obituaries

FORSYTH, DONALD THOMAS (DON) It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Thomas Forsyth announce his sudden passing on November 25th, 2020 shortly after his 88th birthday. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Christensen) and cherished father to daughters Kristine (Paul Swedak) and Sandy (George Nickerson). Papa loved and is loved by his 4 grandchildren: Duncan, Charlotte and Eric O’Brien, and Grant Swedak.  He was known as Papa and Uncle Don to many nieces and nephews and family...

Peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville, ON in her 98th year. Grace was born May 28th, 1923 in Huntsville, Ontario to Sidney and Gladys Young. Predeceased by brothers Gordon, Raymond and Harold and sister Marion Purdy. She is also predeceased by her great-grandson Tyson. Survived by her dear brother Mervyn (Marguerite). She is predeceased by husband Earl. Grace was the devoted and most cherished mother of Carol Markle...

Our dear father Barry Pickering passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Muskoka Landing at the age of 93. Barry was born in Birmingham, England on September 3, 1927 to William Francis and Lily Smith Pickering. He married the love of his life Ruth Valerie in 1952 and they had a wonderful and long life together for 61 years before Ruth’s passing in 2013.  Barry leaves behind his sister Jean and brother-in-law Cedric in Sutton, England. Barry is survived by his...

Died peacefully at Muskoka Landing Nursing Home in Huntsville, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Patterson (nee Dawe). Loving father of Janice Jackson (Steve), Donna DiPardo (Nick), Lori Turner (George) and Doug (Jennifer). Proud grandfather of Kathryn, Shawn, Jackie & Erin, and great grandfather of Jaxon & Weston. Dear brother to Dr. Edmund Patterson (Diane) and the late Ruthann Bowler (James). Paul will be remembered for his love...

Robert Adrian Welk at his residence on November 18, 2020 passed away suddenly at the age of 49. Sadly, missed by Katherine Lewin, mother Audrey Roessler, brothers Jeff, Mike (Jill), nephews Nathan, Carson, Preston, Tyler, and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by his father Ron Welk, sister Jennifer Welk, Grandma/Grandpa Welk, and Grandma/Grandpa Wetselaar, Cousin Brian Welk, and stepfather Tom Roessler. Rob was a talented electrician by trade, an avid hunter, loved fishing...

John Donald MacKay March 23 1941 - November 12 2020                       It is with sadness that we announce the death of Don MacKay of Dorset. Don was born in St Catharines March 23 1941.  He leaves behind his sons Andy (Carolynn) and Kevin (Rose), grandson Devon, sister Margaret Stroud (Alex), brothers Gordon (Linda), Wallace (Donna), Clinton (Jane) and as well as many...

Archie Gordon Charles “Charley” Leeder ~ August 9, 1943 to November 7, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Charley Leeder announce his peaceful passing at home on the family farm on November 7, 2020 at age 77.  Loving husband of 55 years to Sylvia (Earl).  Cherished father to Kathy Jockheck (Richard), Susan Leeder (Barry Worth), Pamela Leeder (Jarrett Martin) & Phillip Leeder (Rachel).  Predeceased by sons Richard and Douglas. Grandfather to Hope,...

KUNKEL, Ronald James "Ron" It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Ron James Kunkel on Nov. 5th. 2020 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  Beloved husband and companion to Cindi Kunkel (nee Strejch).  Stepfather and friend to Amber Bennett. Cherished brother of Sandra and Calvin West, Steve and Shelley Kunkel, Cheryl James and Rick. Brother In-law to Mark (Janie) Strejch, Jen and Greg Belland and Bev and Frank MacKay.  Uncle to many nieces...

Donald Alan Weston Patterson August 14, 1932 to November 3, 2020 Alan passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020 at Muskoka Landing at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Ann (MacDonald) in 2002. Proud father to daughters Lesley (Tom) and Janet (Derek). Loving Grandfather to David (Katherine), Katherine (Dan), Michael, Charlotte and Isabella. Delighted Great grandfather to Adelaide and Samuel. Survived by his siblings Neil and Nancy and sister-in-law Verta. Alan was the...

SHIPWAY, Rosalie Jarline (nee Tessier) Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Residence in Huntsville at the age of 92.  She is the beloved wife of the late Gordon Shipway who predeceased Rosalie on May 8, 1986.  Loving mother of Edward (Jackie), Larry (Heather), Nancy (Carman), Dale (Karen) and Cindy (Daniel).  Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Richard), Julie (Troy), Patti (Pete), Melanie (Jay), Naomi (Greg), Arlie (Matthew),...