All Obituaries

The funeral service can be live streamed through the following link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82563611914   EARL, Doris “Ruby” (nee Todd) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at The Pines Long Term Residential Care in Bracebridge in her 92nd year.  Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Bill Earl who predeceased Ruby on October 2, 2004.  Dearly loved mother of Wilma (Joe) Proulx of Orillia, Don Earl (Diane Coombes) of Novar and Bonnie Earl...

BULLOCK, Matthew Albert Louis It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Bullock announces his sudden passing on Sunday, August 31, 2020 at his residence in Huntsville.  Matthew was born on November 28, 1984 to Charles and Karen Bullock.      Matthew loved the outdoors whether it be in solitude fishing or playing golf with his buddies. Matthew is survived by parents Charles and Karen Bullock, sister Tara and her husband Neil Fougere, their children, Ethan,...

PAYNE, Charles Dean Suddenly on Thursday, August 27, 2020 Dean passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in his 64th year. Dean was born of February 16, 1957 to Ross and Emma (nee Gainsford) Payne.  He leaves behind his beloved children; Courtney Payne (Matt Heavens) and Evan Payne who will miss him greatly. Always by his side, his dog Newt was his best friend and companion. Dean is survived by his brothers; Brian (Barbara) Payne and Mark (Kwan) Payne; niece Denise and...

  JoyAnn's funeral service can be viewed through the following link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89410833347   DIGNARD, JoyAnn L. (nee Dares) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the age of 67. Joy was born on September 20, 1952 in Toronto to Herbert & Alice Dares. On August 13, 1982, Joy married George Dignard in Newmarket who predeceased her on November 28, 2011. Joy leaves many family members and friends...

PRASKEY, Gordon Robert (Gord) Feb13,1931 - August 17,2020 at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville at the age of 89. He will be greatly missed by his loving partner Joyce Rostance. He was the beloved husband of Helen Risebrough Praskey (deceased 2009) for 59 years.  Youngest son of Jim Praskey and Florence North, brother of the late Bill Praskey and Wilbert Praskey. Gord loved and was very proud of his son Joe Praskey (Cynthia Parsons) and grandson Jason Praskey (Kristen...

HUGHES, Leslie Merrit "Les" At the age of 88, Les Hughes passed away peacefully in Huntsville, on August 5, 2020.  He worked for over 40 years with CP Express Transport Ltd as a long haul trucker with over 30 years of safe driving.   Les was a very loving, supporting and caring husband to his wife Ruth for over 64 years. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time together...

WATSON, Raymond Edward "Ray" Passed away suddenly on July 28, 2020 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in his 62nd year. Ray was born on October 11, 1958 in Huntsville to parents Jackie & the late Ted Watson.  Ray will be dearly missed by his brothers and sister; Robert (Berna), Stephen (Carol), Karen (Bob) and the late Kathy. Loving uncle and great-uncle to many. . A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 208 Fowlers Road, Huntsville from, 1-3...

Della Sawyer 1948 - 2020 Della May Elizabeth (Nickason) Sawyer on June 28th , 1948 Dick and Helen Nickason welcomed a baby girl. They named her Della May Elizabeth - after her granny Elizabeth Stevenson and her nana May Nickason. She is a tribute to both of those women. Della was the second child. Her older brother is Leslie (Wilma) and her younger siblings are Eric (d) (Pat); Billy (Grace); Brenda (d) (Barry Ross); Lonnie; Norma (Bill Van Alstine); Cheryl (Ted...

Heather Creighton Born in Etobicoke, Ontario on March, 1 1958.  Passed away at her home, after a short but tough battle with Cancer, surrounded by her Family.  She passed away Wednesday, July 22 2020.  Married to the love of her life Martin Creighton (deceased).  An amazing mother to Chris Stewart and Sara Johnson and her son-in-law Scott Johnson.  Loving nana of Alexis and Alyssa Johnson.  Sister to David, Dianne, Darlene (t), Allen, John and Robert.  She...

MURPHY, Phillip D. Passed away peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital with family by his side on July 9, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Adele Murphy married 50 years (2008). Much loved father of David (Kim) of Bracebridge, Carolyn (Jon) of Texas and John (Laurie) of Orillia. Poppa to 5 grandchildren: Bradley Murphy(Sarah), Nicole Cochran, and Julia, Lauren, and Alicia Murphy. Remembered lovingly by his sister Sandra Hasenack (Hans) of Winnipeg and their children John...