All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Albert Ward announces his passing on March 18th, 2026.  Fondly known to many as Jim, Jimmy, Jim Bob. He was born on August 26th, 1952 to James and Mildred Ward.  A devoted partner to Arlene Goyea for 28 years. Jim is deeply missed by his long time companion Finnigan.  Jim will forever be loved and remembered by his siblings, Millie Hunter, Muriel (Gary) McCallum, Donnie Ward, Ronnie Ward (Cheryl), Gloria (Charlie) Madore, ...

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Wife, Mom, Nana and Great Nana, following a brief illness.  Joan Catherine Grandfield passed away peacefully, on March 16, 2026, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital surrounded by her husband Jon and her three children Wendy Uhde, Beth Grandfield, and Scott Grandfield.  Joan was born December 25, 1939 to Harry and Marion Vila (nee Harvey) and was predeceased by her sister Ruth Rightmyer.  Joan (Nana) was ...

It is with profound sadness that we share that Richard “Dick” Merritt passed away peacefully at home on Bella Lake on Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, as his beloved wife, Elayne and son David tucked him into bed. Born with a natural talent for engineering and mechanics, Dick graduated from Carleton University and went on to a long and inventive career that included early entrepreneurial ventures, work at General Electric in Barrie, Algonquin Industries in Huntsville, Black & ...

The death of Juergen Alfred Kuehnen occurred at HDMH on March 7th, 2026, in his ninetieth year. Born in Walsum, Germany on August 24th, 1936, he is survived by his loving wife Margaret, of fifty-five years, younger brother Klaus (Janny), their children and grandchildren in Germany; children from his first marriage: Juergen Jr (Pam), Uli (Joanne) and Christiane (Christopher), and from his second marriage: Hans (Jennifer), Jason (Marcia), and Angelika (Michael).  He also leaves behind ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Nikiforuk on Wednesday, February 18th at the age of 82. He is lovingly remembered by his sons Craig Nikiforuk (Crystal), Chris Nikiforuk (Jackie) and his cherished grandchildren, Isaiah Nikiforuk, Jacob Nikiforuk, Lyric Barkley, Payton Barkley & Jaydin Barkley. He is also survived by his siblings Terry Nikiforuk and Bonnie Dick (John). He is predeceased by his loving wife Nansi Nikiforuk. Don was born on November 27, 1943 in ...

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Otto Jacob Hiemstra (78 yrs old), on February 19th, 2026. Adoring husband of 53 years to Karen (Hutchinson). Loving father of Tracey Tessier, Toby Waddell (Scott), and Ryan Hiemstra. Wonderful grandfather to Orin, Jarod, Emerson, Cole, and Zoey. Greatly missed by his shadow, Abby. Twin brother of Jake and pre-deceased by brother Peter. Sadly missed by many other family members. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, Otto immigrated to Canada with ...

Ronald McKinley Stevens (1950–2026) passed away peacefully at the age of 75 at Huntsville Hospice. Ron never stopped trying to make sense of his place in the world, even when it hurt to ask the question. Forever skeptical of convention, he was always fully himself. He dwelt in that special place between terror and wonder; that place where poetry is born, and belly laughter is frequent. There was a fury in him, and also a cosmic tranquility — often at the same time. In that way ...

Ted Douglas Fleger June 20, 1958 – January 31, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Douglas Fleger on January 31, 2026, at the age of 67. A man of quiet nature, Ted was happiest with a fishing line in the water—a passion that remains a favorite memory for his family and friends. Ted was the devoted husband of Nicole Fleger, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. He was the father of Brandie, Reg, and Jacquie (Devyn), and grandfather to Ethan, ...

Diane Laura Hodge February 19, 1961-January 18, 2026 Diane Laura Hodge passed away at Algonquin Grace Hospice, early in the morning, on January 18, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Diane was the beloved wife of Joel Erichsen-Brown. She was the cherished Mom of Jeremy Boston (Amber) of Whitby and Alexander Moore (Kelsey) of Huntsville, and loving Stepmom to Jessica Loyst, Port Colborne, and Megan  Erichsen-Brown, of Huntsville. Diane loved her grandchildren, Lily, Carson and Logan, ...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpectant passing of Colleen Godfrey.  Colleen will forever by loved and missed by her husband of 39 years, Ivan, her daughter Amanda (Tommy) Dennis and step daughter Brandy Broadbent, her grandchildren Roxanne, Thomas, Ralph Dennis and step grandson Ezra Arsenio. Her siblings Roxann Scott, Maxine Scott, Bobbi Rimminton (Steve), Ralph Scott, Diana Jenkins (Bob), Kathy Schell (MItch), Maryann Groomes (Algin), brother in law; Steven Godrey ...