OBITUARY LISTING

Nov 19, 2020

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...

Nov 18, 2020

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...

Nov 18, 2020

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...

Nov 12, 2020

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...

Nov 7, 2020

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...

Nov 5, 2020

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...

Nov 3, 2020

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,...

Nov 2, 2020

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...

Nov 1, 2020

COULTER, Joseph Alfred “Joe”

Joe passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home in Huntsville at the age of 88.  He is the beloved husband of Isabel (nee Sluman) of 62 years.  Loving father of Randy (Karen) Coulter, Rob (Barb) Coulter and Cathy Hale. Cherished Papa of Zachary (Christie) and Lucas Coulter, David, Alyxandra...

Oct 29, 2020

Mrs. Joan Fynney, 87, Toronto, Ontario passed away October 29, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joan (MacLachlan) Fynney was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario in 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacLachlan. After graduating from School of Nursing at the Sarnia General Hospital in 1954, she went on...

Oct 26, 2020

OBORN, Stig Ragnar

Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Huntsville at the age of 83.  Stig was born on November 2, 1936 to parents Karl and Elly (nee Svalander) Oborn. in Stockaryd, Sweden.  He is the beloved husband of Solveig Oborn (nee Nowen) of 58 years. Loving father (in-law) of Ragnar...

Oct 25, 2020

TAYLOR, Melvin Lorne (“Mel”)

It is with great sadness that the family of Mel Taylor announces his passing.  Mel passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020, at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Centre at the age of 95.  Beloved husband of the late Gladys Taylor (nee Beattie), loving father of Brent (DeVonna), Dale (Kathy), and Shelley.  Cherished...

Oct 21, 2020

BOSTON, James Rodrick

Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Centre at the age of 88.  Beloved husband of the late Eileen Boston (nee Sedgwick) who predeceased James on October 8, 2013.  Loving father of Jim (Kim dec.) Boston, David (Janet) Boston, Larry (Brandy) Boston, Dianne (Randy) Sova and Brad (Maria ...

Oct 20, 2020

COOK, Dianne Bernice (nee York)

Dianne passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 20th in her 74th year at her residence in Katrine. She was born in Huntsville on September 14th, 1946. She was raised by her mother Bernice York together with her two sisters Elaine and Judy. She is survived by her beloved husband Richard and her...

Oct 20, 2020

LUPTON, Ann (nee Ostlund)

Ann passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Muskoka Landing Long Term Care Residence in her 76th year.  Ann was born in Denmark on June 21, 1945 to parents Kristian & Karen Ostlund.  At the age of 12, Ann along with her family immigrated to Canada, eventually residing in Toronto where...

Oct 17, 2020

REID, Deborah Ann (nee Wilson) Deborah Ann Reid passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her residence at the age of 62 with her family at her side.  She is the beloved wife and best friend of Grant Rogers.  Cherished mother of Genise (Bill) Prosser, Jamie-Lynn (Nick) Medeiros and Darren Reid.  Proud grandmother of Jake, Jeffrey, Mikey and...

Oct 17, 2020

BALLESTRIN, Gino

Passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset on Saturday, October 17, 2020 with Esther by his side.  Gino was born on February 17, 1934  in Northern Italy and was raised along side his four siblings who later immigrated to Australia.  At the age of 18 Gino immigrated to Canada, first docking in Nova Scotia...

Oct 15, 2020

Emma Winnifred Josephine Payne (nee Gaisford), of the town of Huntsville, passed away on October 15th at home after a long battle with cancer.

Emma was born in Baysville, Ontario to Sarah (nee Houston) and Charles Gaisford on April 23, 1933. She married Ross Payne on May 31, 1952 in Huntsville, Ontario. Together they had three sons,...

Oct 13, 2020

Chris passed away peacefully at Algonquin Grace in Huntsville on October 13th, 2020 at the age of 75 due to a very rare form of cancer. Beloved husband of Gladdie, and much loved father of Sarah (Jeremy) Geer and Craig (Shona). Very proud and loving grandad to Chase, Jack, and Lucas Geer, and to Claire and William Thomas. Remembered...

Oct 12, 2020

Due to restrictions mandated by the Province of Ontario and the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, all guest attending the graveside service must RSVP below or call our office at 705-789-8982.

KLINGBEIL, Donald Elmer “Don”

Don passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital with his beloved wife, Patsy...