All Obituaries

  Margaret Isobel House (nee Fraser) February 25, 1921 to January 22, 2022 Isobel passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville on January 22, 2022 in her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Norman Ord House and her son-in-law Mack Capel. Loving mother of Ron (Lois) and Kathy House. Grandmother of Kris (Jocelyn), Kara (Andy), Lisa and Brant (Nicole). Great-grandmother of Justin, Bryce, Logan, Malique, Kendra and Audrey. Predeceased by her brother Douglas Fraser...

SCHMIDTKE, Koen "Koko" Robert Wilfred It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic loss of Koen.  Koen (Koko) Schmidtke was a bright spirit and has left holes in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know him.  He passed away at home on January 22, 2022 at the tender age of 22.  He was the beloved son of Kevin and Tara (Marcus) and a cherished brother to Kelton and Taea and step-brother to Lara.  He will be greatly missed by his grandparents...

BOTHAM, Alan George It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan George Botham at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville, Ontario on January 18, 2022.  Born in Newmarket on December 24, 1940. Predeceased by parents Oscar George Botham and Evelyn Florence Botham.  Survived by Frances, his wife of 51 years and sister Janice Belfry, half brother Bob Botham and half sister Margaret Botham Breen.  Al worked in a supervisory position at...

KERR, Henry Desmond "Des" Montgomery Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge at the age of 94.  Des was born on June 6, 1927 in Toronto to parents Henry and Harriet Kerr.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Adelaide (nee Livingstone) Kerr.  He is the cherished father of Cathy (Eric), Linda (John), Paul (Lynn), Dianne (Jim), David (Michelle) and Janet.  Adored grandfather of Adam (Kim), Chris (Aura), Amy...

John (Jack) Walter BALL November 26, 1926 – January 11, 2022 It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of John Walter Ball, at the age of 95, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  Jack was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Ball.  He will be dearly missed by his son Dr. John P. Ball of Umea Sweden, and his daughter Barbara (Bill) Coon of Huntsville.  Jack absolutely cherished his time with his grandchildren, Brett (Kelli) Coon and...

SEELY, Hazel Laverne (nee Creighton) Passed away suddenly at home on Janaury 10, 2022 at the age of 76.  She is predeceased by her infant son  Edward "Eddie" and her brothers David and Martin.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Seely, her daughter Roseanne, her son Dave (Julianne), her daughter Sandy West (Michael) and her 4 grandchildren, Aizlyn, Brenna, Jaccob and Kassie, who were the light of her life.  She also leaves behind her...

ROBERT P. ATTFIELD Thank you for the music! It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert (Rob, Bob) Attfield announces his passing on January 6 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice, Huntsville at age 73 after a courageous fifteen month battle with stage 4 glioblastoma.  Rob was a devoted son of the late Dorothy and Ralph Attfield and was a loving, committed brother, uncle, father and husband. Words cannot describe the depth of loss felt by his cherished wife Lynn McGregor...

HANSON, Roy Edwin Passed away suddenly at his home in Huntsville on December 27, 2021 at the age of 85.  Born on July 25, 1936 in Toronto to parents Fritz and Martha (nee Fors) Hanson who immigrated from Finland to Canada, settling in Windsor before moving to Toronto where Roy was born. Roy married Barbara Anne Leyland on September 7, 1957 in North York, Ontario.  Roy and Barbara lived in Toronto where Roy worked in the engineering department of the Toronto Transit Commission for...

LEGERTON, Phyllis Mary (nee Allen) Phyllis Mary was born on November 8, 1927, the daughter of Charles Allen and Bessie Cox.  She lived and schooled in Toronto, Ontario. Phyllis married Bill Legerton on June 19, 1954 at St. Johns Norway Church in Toronto.  They lived in the United States for two years and moved to Toronto in 1956.  They lived in Toronto until 2015 when they again moved to Huntsville, Ontario to be closer to their lakeside cottage on Skeleton Lake in...

LESLIE, Eileen Anna (née McTurk) died on December 18th, 2021, in Toronto. Born at home on the family farm near Keppel, Saskatchewan on February 15th,1925 Eileen was the last surviving member of her great generation, on both sides of the family. She is survived by sons Marshall (Kate Murray) and Craig (Penny Cutler) and grandchildren Kade, Erin, Dave and Maura. Eileen was predeceased by her parents Agnes and Bill, sisters Molly and Sheila, and brother Jack. Her husband of almost...