OBITUARY LISTING

Oct 11, 2020

PATCHESON, Jack Dennis Garfield

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Fairvern Nursing Home in his 87th year.  Jack was born in Huntsville on February 17, 1934 to parents Annette (nee Young) and James Wright.  Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Thorne who predeceased Jack in 1994.  Jack leaves behind his daughters Jacquie Patcheson of...

Oct 10, 2020

GROOMES, Constance Marie “Connie” December 22, 1944 – October 10, 2020.  Passed peacefully at Algonquin Grace Huntsville Hospice.  Beloved wife of Arthur Groomes Jr.   Cherished mother of Ken (Shelley), Steve (Kim) and Jeff (Leona).  Proud Nana to Kayla, Morgan, Austin, Tracey and Stacey.  Proud Great Nana to Nixon, Abby, Deacon, Haydn and Logan.  Connie survived by siblings Bev Updike,...

Oct 6, 2020

Bent Bertelsen of Huntsville Ontario, Canada passed away of natural causes on Tuesday October 6, 2020. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Bent was born in Vejle, Denmark on November 22, 1931. He is pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Tove Mikkelsen. He is survived by his brother Jens Bertelsen of Denmark,...

Sep 30, 2020

Joann McDonnell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in the loving presence of Mike and the kids.  She left us much too early at the age of 57 after the devastating effects of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.  Joann was born on January 2, 1963 and grew up in North...

Sep 23, 2020

TOUSEANT, Daniel Walter

Daniel Walter Touseant of Dorset, Ontario passed away suddenly on September 23, 2020 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Care in Barrie at the age of 80.  Daniel was born  in 1939 to parents Dyrick and Margaret Touseant in Pembroke.  He is predeceased by his wife of 40 years Barbara Stanish, his second wife, Sandra...

Sep 23, 2020

Degazio, Florence Jeannette (nee Verrier)

August 14, 1929 – September 23, 2020

Passed peacefully at the Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario on September 23, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Degazio.  Mother of Joanne Oke (Douglas), Donna Lynch (Patrick), Michael Degazio (Christina) and Joseph Degazio (Shelley).  Proud grand mother to Tanya...

Sep 20, 2020

Lyle Irwin Benton

April 3, 1937 – Sept 20th, 2020.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lyle Benton on Sunday Sept 20th, 2020.

Born to Vera and Harvey, and raised in the Brockville area, Lyle was the oldest of four siblings (Mel, Brenda and John).

He...

Sep 12, 2020

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...

Aug 31, 2020

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...

Aug 27, 2020

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,...

Aug 20, 2020

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....

Aug 17, 2020

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....

Aug 5, 2020

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...

Jul 28, 2020

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....

Jul 23, 2020

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...

Jul 22, 2020

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...

Jul 9, 2020

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...

Jul 7, 2020

In keeping with the Covid-19 restrictions we ask that if you are attending the graveside service, please contact us at 705-789-8982 to reserve.

DENOMME, Ernest Herbert "Ernie" Passed away peacefully at his home in Huntsville on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in his 77th year.  Ernie is survived by his son Paul (Scott) Denomme and stepson's, Kevin (Ruth)...

Jul 5, 2020

TIPPER, Inez "Eleanor" (nee Cousins) Passed away, with family at her side, on Sunday, July 5th, 2020 at Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of Reginald Tipper who predeceased Eleanor in 2002.  Loving mother of John (Joyce) Tipper, Barbra (Reed) Richardson and Gary (Diane) Tipper.  Proud granny of Amy (Josh), Ann (Brandon), Keith (Soizic), Jared...

Jul 2, 2020

WAGG, Steven Eric

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Wagg announces his unexpected passing, on Thursday July 2, 2020, at the age of 62 years. Steve will be lovingly remembered by both his brothers, Owen and Miles and sister Carole, survived by children Stephanie and Eric. Steve had a great sense of humor,...