All Obituaries

Blake Kenneth Dobbie July 31,1959  -  June 23, 2021 Beloved husband of Bonnie Dobbie.  Much  loved father of Christopher (Melissa Miller), Blake (Lauren Anderson), Dillon (Wynter Berry), and Aaron. Baby brother to Mark, Linda (Bev Crawford), Rae (Dolores), and Wayne (Darlene) Brother-in-law to Karen St. Louis (Rodney), and Dale Wylie. Predeceased by parents Warren Keith (Ken), and Bertha. Loved and loving  Uncle and Great Uncle to a large bunch of the best kids we...

King, Robert ‘Bob’ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bob, on June 26, 2021, at the West Nipissing General Hospital. Dearly loved spouse of Paula Bowers. Loved father of Michelle Brown, Mark King (Lori), David Bowers, Rebecca Roberge (Luc), Jennifer Foy (Mark), Jessica Denomme (Wesley) and Jamie Boyd. Cherished grandfather of several grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother of Pete King (Margreth), Sam King, Randy King (Terri) and David...

Born in Timmins, February 24, 1940 to Mary and Alexander Forsyth. The oldest of 7 children, went to work in Huntsville, met and married Russell “Bud” Payne. Graduating Teachers College, Margaret went to work for the East Parry Sound School board and remained there in different departments until retirement.   She is predeceased by her husband, eldest son Eric (Kimmee) and youngest son Donald. Survived by sons Paul (Dong) and Jamie (Suzette) and her Grandchildren,...

Sadly, Kerttu, Kaarina Ruohi passed away peacefully after an overnight stay at Huntsville Hospital and Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice, Huntsville on the morning of June 19th, 2021, aged 95 years young. Friend and acquaintance to many in the South River/Sundridge area and Honorary Aunt to the Lahtinen, Wolstenholme, Myrsky and Ojala families. She came from Finland for a visit in 1961 and in 1963 came to care for her uncle Waino Maki in his logging business as his accountant and helped...

Left us unexpectedly and passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2021 at the age of 89.  Sidney went to be with the Lord from his home in Laurier Township.  He was predeceased by his beautiful bride Phyllis Mary Mummery ,  2017, his father Sidney Ernest Mummery and mother Annie Budd of the UK, sister Florence Elsie Millard (nee Mummery), brother Frederick Charles Mummery, and survived by his baby sister Dorothy Jean Hayes (nee Mummery).  He left us suddenly and will be sadly...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joanna Creasey on May 13th 2021 at Cassellhome in North Bay, much loved partner of Scott Barager and cherished mother of Amanda Creasey-Barager and Shawn Barager, all of South River.  Joanna had several health issues over the years but always  enjoyed spending her  time with her family, they loved to go camping and she enjoyed a variety of crafts, some being quilting, sewing, and getting outdoors to garden....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Britney Christine Fagan.  Cherished mom of Raena and Avaya.  Loved daughter of Mark and Charlene Fagan.  Dear sister of Mark and Ashley Fagan.  Britney will be sadly missed by her partner John Hillock, her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.  She is predeceased by her grandparents:  Bruce and Bernie Fagan and Joe and Marlene Meggitt. Cremation has taken place. Online...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harvey David Pinkerton on March 30, 2021 at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice with his family by his side.  Harvey is the beloved husband of Joan Pinkerton, dear father of Lynn (Dan) Mantha, and Mike Pinkerton (Melissa).  Cherished grandfather of Kelly Lynn (Wade) Wager, Brandon, Nicholas and Andrew Pinkerton, Lee and Kevin (Ashley) Mantha.  Adored great poppa of Madisyn, Molly, Paige and Addison. He is predeceased by his...

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Jim McCaig on March 29th, 2021 at the age of 85 years.  Predeceased by his beloved wife Lola.  Loving father of Gary (Becky), Beverley Stockdale and Gayle McCaig.  Cherished grandpa of Ryan, Dawn, Kyle, Eve, Marly, Daniel, and great grandfather of Riley, Connor, Audrey, Soyyer, and Liola. Dear brother of Marie MacLachlan-Smith.  Predeceased by his siblings, Frances, Ellen, Marjorie, Earl, and Hubert.  As per his...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vera Fraser on February 23, 2021 at Muskoka Landing.  Much loved wife of Ralph Fraser of South River. Dearly loved mother of Ann, Gail, Arthur (Bonnie), Ross, Sam (Robert) and predeceased by her daughter Carol.  Cherished  grandmother of  several grandchildren. Vera was a friendly people person and enjoyed singing, music, playing the piano and  calligraphy. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private family funeral Mass...