OBITUARY LISTING

Sharon Ruth Belfry

Sharon Ruth Belfry

Dec 27, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sharon Ruth Belfry, (nee: Houghan) beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on December 27, 2023, at the age of 81.

Sharon leaves behind her loving children, Deane (Kelley-Anne), Lynette (Pascal), Laurene (Jason), and Scott (Rebecca). She adored her 12 grandchildren: Brendan (Alana), Ryan (Tamara), Courtney, Benjamin (Sarah), Kaitlyn, Zachary, Emma, Abigail, Brianna, Adjanie,...

William Sidney Paterson

William Sidney Paterson

Dec 27, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Paterson on December 27, 2023.

Bill is survived by wife Janice, daughter Tracey Paterson (Jerry Wright), step-sons Adam Byng and Aaron Byng. Sister Eileen Paterson, and brothers Robert Paterson and Graham Paterson (Karen), plus several nieces and nephews and honorary “grandkids”.

Bill was born in Hamilton but grew up...

Dorte Boye Taylor

Dorte Boye Taylor

Dec 25, 2023

It is with great sadness we share that Dorte Boye Taylor (Enevoldsen) passed away suddenly at Royal Victoria (Barrie) Hospital December 25th 2023 in her 68th year. Dorte was born March 1st 1955 in Denmark to Karen-Marie and Jorgen (John) and married to Brian Taylor July 15th 1978 at the Danish Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband Brian, her...

Murray Cameron Rattray

Murray Cameron Rattray

Dec 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our uncle and dearest friend.

Predeceased by his wife Wendy Sue in 2019

Sadly missed by his brother Manly, predeceased by two brothers John and Dennis, and two sisters Barbara and Dorthy.

He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and all of the friends that he...

Bonnie Lee Barkwell

Bonnie Lee Barkwell

Dec 22, 2023

Passed away peacefully on her own terms on December 22, 2023 at her home in Huntsville. Bonnie was born on June 29, 1957 to parents William and Merle (nee Kernohan) Barkwell in Pembroke, Ontario.  She is the loving mother of John Martinson.  Beloved grandmother of Jenna, Summer, Rayna, Norla, Ryley Martinson and Kailum and Ash Deith.  Dear sister of Wayne...

Graham Brian Pollington

Graham Brian Pollington

Dec 22, 2023

You’ll never walk alone. 

Graham left this world on a sunny Friday afternoon surrounded by the people he loved. He was a passionate person with love for many things, with one in particular: for football (soccer) he was all in. 

From the pitch, to running the lines, to the sidelines coaching his daughter’s team, to watching Liverpool in the newest...

Joseph John Gallagher

Joseph John Gallagher

Dec 14, 2023

Joseph John Gallagher (Joseph) John Gallagher passed away at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, December 14, 2023, in his 80th year. John was born on January 16, 1944 to Joseph and Rose Gallagher of Mississauga, Ontario. Husband for 58 years to Joanne (Crawford) Gallagher. He is survived by his 2 sons; Stephen (Micki) and Rob (Michelle), grandfather to Jacob,...

Rosemary Murken

Rosemary Murken

Dec 12, 2023

 

On December 12, 2023, Rosemary Murken passed away due to complications in her battle against stage 5 kidney disease. Despite the advanced stage of her disease, Rose stayed her feisty self to the very end. Throughout her life, Rose was known by many names, but none were more important to her than those of Mother, Daughter, and Friend. You...

James Robert George Mather

James Robert George Mather

Dec 11, 2023

James Robert George Mather passed away at his home in Gravenhurst, Ontario on Monday, December 11, 2023, in his 81st year. Jim was born on May 2nd, 1943 to Hugh and Esther Mather of Burk’s Falls, Ontario.

Beloved husband for 45 years of Lorraine (Schamehorn) Mather. He is survived by his 2 children Hugh (Katharine) and Annie (Dwayne).

Jim will...

Garry Brian Wreggitt

Garry Brian Wreggitt

Dec 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Brian Wreggitt on December 9, 2023. Garry was born in Orillia on December 27, 1960, to parents Norman and Joanne Wreggitt. In life Garry had an amazing gift for woodworking and a passion for fishing and hunting.

Garry is survived by his partner of 41 years Shelley...

Diane Myra MacKinnon (nee Hobbs)

Diane Myra MacKinnon (nee Hobbs)

Dec 5, 2023

 

Passed away suddenly at her home uin Huntsville on December 5, 2023 at the agrage of 67.  Mom was born in Burks Falls briefly lived in Sundridge before moving to Port Credit. She is the daughter of the late Gordon and Myra Hobbs and the youngest of four siblingsS, the late Roy, Ken, Paul, survived by John. Mom married...

Gisela Herrmann

Gisela Herrmann

Dec 4, 2023

 

GISELA HERRMANN (NEE SCHMITZ)

March 21, 1939 – December 4, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gisela (Schmitz) Herrmann announces her death on the morning of Monday, Dec. 4th, 2023. Gisela passed at home as per her wishes, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her...

Jessica Lynn Ward

Jessica Lynn Ward

Nov 26, 2023

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden loss of Jessica Lynn Ward on the 26th of November, at the age of 42, following a tragic accident in Huntsville, Ontario.  

Jessica was born and raised in Huntsville, Ontario. She was full of life and quick wit. She filled rooms with vivid colour and effervescence. Jessica was strong-willed, incredibly giving, and spoke her mind...

Janet Jean Roberts

Janet Jean Roberts

Nov 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Janet Jean (McKay) Roberts announces her passing on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital following a long, hard-fought, courageous battle with cancer. It would be wrong to say that Janet lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Janet’s health was failing for years, and it was her joy for...

Nicole Carolyn Gilbert

Nicole Carolyn Gilbert

Nov 3, 2023

Nicole was born in Toronto on July 28th, 1977. She was the cherished daughter of Les and Carolyn Gilbert (nee Deane). She had 3 older brothers Michael, Paul, and Ross. She grew up and was educated in Mississauga. In June of 2000, she moved with her parents to Huntsville in the Muskoka region of Ontario.

Her brothers by then...

Frances Marie Ward

Frances Marie Ward

Nov 1, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frances Marie Ward (nee Carpenter) on the first of November 2023, at Algonquin Grace Hospice.

Frances was born on January 11th, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario to parents Anthony Carpenter and Ethel Ward.

Frances is predeceased by her husband John Irving Ward and daughters Judy and Cathy.

Frances is survived by her sons...

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand

Nov 1, 2023

Kristal Anne (Gill) Rand passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 1, 2023, at the age of 32 in Huntsville, Ontario. She was born on April 26, 1991, in London, Ontario, to her loving parents Jeff Gill and Sharon (Willows) Mason.

After graduating from Huntsville High School in 2009, Kristal pursued a career in Hairstyling where her skills as a stylist...

William Gordon Pagendam

William Gordon Pagendam

Oct 31, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved Gord passed peaceably on October 31st in Orillia at the age of 94. He was born and raised in Toronto and spent the last 24 years residing in Huntsville.

To Gord, humour was the best medicine. Incredibly bright and funny, he loved to make us all laugh. He was a strong and...

Ernest William Richard Grigg

Ernest William Richard Grigg

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest William “Bill” R. Grigg on October 27, 2023, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Bill was born in Toronto, Ontario on September 27, 1930, to parents Ernest Grigg and Lillian May Grigg (nee Williams). Bill married his wife Margaret Evelyn Grigg (nee Stillwell) on June 30, 1956.

Bill will...

Sherry Lynne Willner

Sherry Lynne Willner

Oct 24, 2023

 

Sherry Lynne Willner (Nadrofsky) November 1st 1959 - October 24th 2023   It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sherry who left this world peacefully on October 24th, 2023, at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice. She was surrounded with love by her husband Jürgen Willner of 42 years and her daughters Emily (David Goldthorp) and Katrina (Cole...

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