All Obituaries

WRIGHT, James Robert "Jim" Passed away peacefully from kidney failure on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in his 87th year.  Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Bullock) Wright of 55 years.  Loving father of David and Bob. Predeceased by his children; Willie and Kim.   Proud granddad of Saleen and her husband Jay and great-granddad of April, Geoffrey, Tanisha and Johnathan.  Brother-in-law to Sharon, Gwen and Millie.  Uncle to...

CRITCH, Amanda Martha (nee Feltham) With profound sadness we announce the passing of Amanda, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister on July 14, 2021 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital at the age of 74.  Born on June 10, 1947 to parents Abraham and Beatrice (nee Reid) Feltham in Deer Lake, Newfoundland.   She is the beloved wife of Cecil Critch who where married on April 17, 1975 in Deer Lake.  Cherished mother of Ben (Debbie)...

COCKWELL, James Charles Born December 10, 1947- Deceased July 14,2021 Jim passed away peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville in his 74th year.  Jim will be remembered and sadly missed by his brother Ralph (Joanne), his close companion for the past six years Janice Sanger, close friends and his adopted family Allan, Kim, Cameron (Yassi) and Kaitlyn (Kasper).  Predeceased by his parents James and Hazel, and his beloved cat Tigger. Jim will be remembered for his...

Murray Alfred Cole  Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. Murray was born on July 16, 1954 in Huntsville to parents James and Helen (nee Robinson) Cole. Murray will be sadly missed. He was a loving brother, uncle, father, grandfather and friend. If Murray touched your life you knew and will agree he will be a hard person to forget. Murray's life story was about a man that pushed past boundaries and limits. He was intelligent, resourceful and creative in his approach in life. He...

SHAIL, Rhonda Maureen (nee Taggart) In loving memory of Rhonda Shail who passed away on July 7, 2021 at Hospice Huntsville in her 68th year after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Born on June 30, 1954 to parents Russell and Hendrikje (nee Spek) Taggart.  Rhonda is the beloved wife of Rick Shail.  Dear mother of Teri (Adam) Barber, stepmother of Chandra (Tony) Juurlink, Kristy Shail and TJ (Shannon) Shail.  Caring grandma/oma of Trevor, Noah, Griffin, Avery,...

HODGSON, Robert Arnold Passed away unexpectedly in Barrie on July 2, 2021 at the age of 66.  Robert was born on February 7, 1955 to parents Arnold and Violet (nee Campbell) Hodgson.  Dear father of Rob (Sharon), Rick (Betty) and Rachael (Keith).  Grandfather of Elanda, Christopher, Amber, Hayden, Marlee and Spencer. Step-grandfather of Mary, Frank, Billy and Brian. Dear brother of Diane (dec. Tony), Cathy (dec. John), Faye (Pat), Brenda, Bonnie and Debbie (Mike).  Rob...

KUIACK, Robert John "Bob" Bob once said, "Algonquin Park is the closest  to heaven I'll ever be."  He lived his life spending every spare moment in his heaven.  Bob passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 watching the birds and holding the hand of his soulmate.  He is survived by his beloved wife Pat Kuiack (nee Jenkins) and daughter Tasha (Bradley) Norman.   He is the dear son of John "Jack" Kuiack and the...

WILKINSON, Melvin Roy Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at Muskoka Landing in his 75th year.  Mel was born on April 11, 1947 in Huntsville to parents Vern and Ruby (nee Crooks) Wilkinson.  He is survived by his children Shannon Richardson and Shelly (Dave) Sheldrake. Grandfather of Ryan, Lauren, Noah and Ella.  Loving brother of Carol (Bob), Bruce (Anne), Judy (Larry) and the late Mike (Dyllis).  Mel will be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and...

BYE, Hazel Aleita (nee Phillips) "But don't call me Hazel" An amazing lady has earned her wings and joined her beloved husband Jack who predeceased Aleita in 2010 and enfant son Dick in 1948.  She is the loving mother of Elaine (Alan) Boxwell and Tom Bye. Fun loving grandma of Lorelee (Derek) Egeberg and John (Alice) Boxwell.  Proud great-grandma of Sydney, Austin and Jaimee Egeberg and Larissa Boxwell.  Predeceased by parents Sarah (nee Booth) and Melville...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Barbara Helen Birtch  (just 6 days short of her 85th birthday), of Huntsville passed away suddenly on June 28, 2021 after a brief illness.  Barbara is predeceased by her parents Edith Blundell and Donald Hanes of Huntsville.  She is survived by her children; Ken (Line),  Lori (Tim Bennison),  Dawn Michelle (Dennis Sylvia),  Sean (Janet),  Shari (Ron Churchill),  Chris (Angela),  Tim...