Owen Ellsworth Swann
The death occurred at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 of Owen Swann. Beloved husband of the late Cybil Swann (nee Yerington).
Dear father of Steve (Elaine) and Mark (Patrizia Aitken).
At Owen's request there will be no public service.
If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated.
Kirsti Kylliki Mulock
The death occurred at Muskoka Landing, Huntsville on Sunday, February 28, 2016 of Kirsti Mulock.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Mulock. Dear mother of Karen, Laura (Andy), Jack and Joanne (Henri). Missed by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Kirsti Mulock will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High Street, Huntsville on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 from 1-2 p.m.
Service in the chapel at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.
Kimberley Kay Hamilton
It's with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kim at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital on March 15, 2016 at the age of 57.
Kimberley was predeceased by her parents James Robert and Carole Marie Kilpatrick and her brother Calvin Kilpatrick (Karen)
Survived by her husband Henry Hamilton of Sprucedale, her sister Kylle Robitaille (Rocko) of Sault Ste. Marie and brother Kurt Kilpatrick (Maggie) of Blind River.
Loving mother of Emma Hamilton-Robinson (Chris) of Sprucedale,Terry Bell (Dan Bisson) of
Barrie and a very close friend Samantha Jo Macleod (Ian) of Burk’s Falls.
Proud grandmother to Kailie Bell and Abby Bisson of Barrie.
Kimberley proudly worked with Girl Guides of Canada for many years until her illness made it more difficult in 2009. Kim loved working in her gardens and loved her pets who will miss her dearly.
Kimberley will be fondly missed by all that knew her.
Marvin Edwin Bowen
The death occurred at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 of Mr. Marvin Bowen.
Beloved husband of Flossie Bowen. Dear father of Jean (Robert) Hilscher and Colleen (Larry) Hillis.
Grandfather of Michelle (Arthur), Matthew (Kayla) and Blake (Renee). Great grandfather of Eve.
Survived by sisters Joan Anderson and Yvonne Warr.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2pm in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Reception to follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice or Oxtongue Lake Volunteer Fire Department would be appreciated by the family.
Peggy Ann MacKay
The death occurred at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Friday, February 19, 2016 of Peggy MacKay (nee Cairns).
Beloved wife of Don MacKay. Dear mother of Andy and his wife Carolynn, Kevin and his wife Rose and predeceased by her son Darrin. Loving grandmother of Devon. Sister of Helen and her husband Wilf McQuinn, Jeannie and her husband Brian McLennan and predeceased by sister Lynn Cairns.
Visitation for Mrs. Peggy MacKay will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High Street, Huntsville on Wednesday, February 24th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held a Trinity United Church, 33 Main Street, East, Huntsville on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Dorset Recreational Centre, Dorset.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, would be appreciated by the family.
Frances Louise Midgley
Frances Louise Midgley (nee Jacoby) passed away in the loving and compassionate care of Fairvern with her family at her side. Her passion was her children - Doug (Raine), Cheryl (Andrew), Leslie (Jeff aka Keeper) and her grandchildren, Matt, Ali, and Tullsi. Her love and devotion to her family showed no boundaries. While her passing has left a tremendous void in all of their lives, they are grateful for a lifetime of precious memories.
Fran had a huge heart and she was an immense lover of animals. Her home was never without the love of a furry friend and it seemed that every stray would inevitably find their way to her doorstop. Their unconditional love brought her great joy.
Fran loved Huntsville and the wonderful people that made it a community. She was a tireless volunteer and made many treasured friends along the way. Fran will be fondly missed by all that knew her.
In memory of Fran, a donation to the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre or Fairvern Nursing Home would be dearly appreciated and mean the world to her and her family.
Celebration of Life to take place on Saturday, March 19 from 1-4 pm at 14 Hart Court in Huntsville. We hope you come and join us.
Nigel J. R. Tappin
Nigel Tappin passed away at Huntsville Hospital early on March 14th, 2016 after a long and courageous fight with cancer.BornOctober 24th, 1961 in London, England, Nigel moved to Canada with his family in November of 1966. Nigel lived in the North York area of Toronto until moving to Dorset in 1974. After graduating with Honours from Dorset Public School and Huntsville High School, Nigel went on to earn an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a History saturation from MIT in Boston. He then earned both a Masters of Political Science degree and a Masters of Library Science degree from the University of Toronto and an external Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London in England.
In his late teens and early twenties Nigel was an avid runner but was sidelined when he developed fibromyalgia. He worked at the North York Public Library until developing fibromyalgia and then resigned and moved to Dwight where he served on the board of the Dwight Public Library. Nigel worked at Huntsville Public Library for many years until November of 2011 when he accepted a position as head of reference services at the Manitoba Legislative Library. After becoming ill, Nigel resigned his position in October of 2013 and returned to Huntsville to be with his family.
He was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of cancer in December of 2013. Nigel underwent radical surgery followed by six weeks of radiation early in 2014. During his recovery he returned to the Huntsville Public Library as a temporary contract worker; did online tutoring and published a book entitled Kill Him Again: Fifteen Variations on a Country House Murder which he had written earlier in his career. In his off time he enjoyed reading mystery novels. He was a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and served on a committee judging mystery writers with the recipient receiving the Arthur Ellis Award for mysteries.
He himself had written numerous non-fiction and some novels and countless reviews and features for Mystery Review, the Library Journal and American Reference Books Annual. He also served the central east region of the Ontario Public Libraries Association Council.
After a while it seemed that Nigel might have succeeded in beating the odds but his cancer returned late in 2015 and on December 22nd, 2015 he learned that this time it was both inoperable and terminal: a diagnosis which he accepted uncomplainingly and without self-pity.
Nigel will be sadly missed by his parents Graham and Sheila Tappin of Huntsville; his brother Stephen Tappin and his wife Pamela Morgan of Pickering and his sister Sheena Tappin of Huntsville. Nigel is also dearly missed by his nephews: Alexander Tappin and his wife Alina Ianovskaia of Ottawa; Karl Tappin and his wife Amber Shultis of Keswick; and Alex Morgan of Pickering. Nigel leaves numerous cousins in England and the many friends and colleagues whom he has met throughout his life. The family sends many thanks to all the caring and talented doctors and nurses who worked so hard to support Nigel in his struggle with this horrible disease. We would also like to send a sincere thank-you to the caring and selfless cancer care drivers, who transported him to and from his appointments in Toronto, no matter what the time of day or how bad the weather.
As per Nigel’s wishes there will be no funeral service and cremation has already taken place with arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
A service to celebrate Nigel's life will be held at the Sutherland Hall of All Saints' Anglican Church, 30 High Street, Huntsville on Saturday April 9, 2016 commencing at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
If desired, in lieu of flowers a donation to SGI Canada; Friends of the Huntsville (ON) Public Library; or Huntsville Cancer Care would be appreciated by the family.
Robert "Carse" Harman
Robert Carson (Jr.) Harman passed away peacefully on January 2, 2016 at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville. Carse was born April 30, 1954 in Huntsville, Ontario to parents Carse Sr. and Dorothy Harman. Beloved life soul mate of Holly Chantler. He is survived by his brother Ted (Marilyn) of Georgetown and nephews Christopher & Michael Harman, Rhonda (Jamie) Pearson, great nephews Alexander and Benjamin Pearson. Also survived by sister-in-law Sandra Moorhouse, nephews Paul (Heather) and Brian (Krystle) Moorhouse.
Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Algonquin Grace, the devoted compassionate nurses and doctors in the Huntsville Chemo Suite and at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and to everyone who assisted and cared for Carse.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful friends who helped Carse through his journey and helped make our lives so complete.
A very special “Party celebrating the life and laughter of Carse” will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 232, Huntsville 3 PM – 7 PM. An open mike will be available so that we all can share in the stories and laughter that made him such a unique person.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Algonquin Grace Hospice.
