Death Notices

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Bernhard (Bernie) Fritsch Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Torrance Funeral Home & Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound). Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bernie's life at the Cafe Waldhaus on Sunday July 25, 2010 from 1 - 5 PM.

Isobel Masson   Peacefully on Sunday July 18, 2010 in her 87th year. Isobel was born on December 25, 1923 in Dundee, Scotland. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Masson. Loving mother of Neil and his wife Winnie, Kay and her husband Jim, Wendy and her husband Dale, Don and his wife Donna, Laurie and her husband Clarence. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Steven, Anne and her husband Scott, Melissa, Lee, Matthew, Christina, Steven. Cherished great grandmother of Daniel, Cameron, and Cory. Survived by her brothers Stan and Bob. A Celebration of Isobel's life will take place at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Saturday July 24, 2010 at 2 PM. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to Lakeland Long Term Care or Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary would be appreciated by the family.

Pietertje van der Valk   Peacefully on Saturday July 10, 2010 at Lakeland Long Term Care at the age of 90. Dear wife of the late Willem. Loving mother of John and his wife Marguerite, Conrad and Janet Patterson, Willem and his wife Geraldine, Peter and his wife Donna, Ron and Kirsten Scott. Cherished by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by her brother Albert Rebel. Predeceased by her two sisters and one brother. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Thursday July 15, 2010 from 1 – 3 PM. Cremation. If desired, donations to Lakeland Long Term Care would be appreciated by the family.

Jesse Moynes   Suddenly on Saturday July 3, 2010 at the age of 23. Dear son of Donald Moynes and Nancy Lloyd and step-father Richard Bender. Lovingly missed by his grandparents Barton and Lois Lloyd, Fred and Dorothy Moynes. Remembered by his many family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Thursday July 8, 2010 from 12 – 2 PM. A Celebration of Jesse's life will follow at 2 PM. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Nicholas Joseph Scale   Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, on June 22, 2010, in his 87th year. Nick was born September 23, 1923 in Calabria, Italy and grew up in Toronto. Nick and his wife Marg's early married years were spent in Heron Bay, Ontario. They made many lifelong friends and both enjoyed the rugged life in the northern wilderness. Nares Inlet (Pointe au Baril) became their family home. Together Marg and Nick fulfilled their dream of building and managing Springhaven Lodge, with their family. Nick enjoyed his Pointe au Baril life and involvement with the Lions club. Much of his time was spent with friends and family on Georgian Bay, fishing and hunting, or working in his garden. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, dear father of Donna (Dave), Dennis (Kay), Garry (Karen), Donald (Nancy) and Collette (Vic). Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Rose and Adelaine and brothers Alfred (Dorothy) and Michael (Mary). Predeceased by sister Claudia. In accordance with Nick's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Following cremation, ashes will be placed at his favourite spot. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to: thescale@hotmail.com. Donations accepted through Torrance Funeral Home at 705-746-4664 for the Amanda Scale Memorial Bursary or the Pointe au Baril Nursing Station.

Maija Liisa Zeh   Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Sunday June 6, 2010 in her 70th year with her sons Brian Zeh, Mark Zeh and his wife Diane by her side. Cherished grandmother of Samantha. Cremation has taken place. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound). If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. “Special thank you to all the nursing staff in the Acute Care Ward for their care and support during this difficult time.”

Richard “Rick” Gordon Williams   Suddenly on Friday May 28, 2010 at Sudbury Regional Hospital in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Glenna Barkley. Loving godfather of Brooke Fisher. Dear son of Richard (Dick) Williams and the late Catherine. Fondly remembered by his 5 brothers, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Thursday June 3, 2010 from 2 - 4 PM. If desired, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Harold Whitham   Suddenly at home on Friday May 28, 2010 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Diane. Cherished brother of Cecil, Don, Martha, and Millie. Also Remembered by his many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Monday May 31, 2010 from 1 - 3 PM. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Poul Thomsen   Suddenly on Monday May 24, 2010 at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in his 87th year. Cherished brother of Meta of Glencoe, Ingrid of Denmark, Jens (Bob) of London. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Anna of Denmark and his brother Peter of Denmark. Friends will be received at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) for a Memorial Visitation on Thursday May 27, 2010 from 1:30 - 3 PM. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Dr. Martin Howard Buck DC          October 27, 1949 – May 10, 2010      It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Martin Buck of Parry Sound, due to a heart attack.  Marty will be sadly missed by his mother and step-father, Shirley and George Cross of Waterloo, his brother Norman Buck and his wife Diane of Kingston, his sisters Susan Murphy and her husband Ric of Snug Harbour, Sharon Watt and her fiancé Clare Sheppard of Barrie, Nola Buck and her husband David Park of Parry Sound, and his sister-in-law Sandi Buck of Brechin. He is also survived by former wives Lesley Moulds and Susan McKinney Buck. He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. Marty was predeceased by his father Austin Buck in 1976, and by his brother Murray Buck in 2009. Born in Toronto, Martin spent his formative years in Parry Sound. From an early age he showed commitment and enthusiasm for whatever he was involved in. He was a Boy Scout who became a Queen's Scout and then a Scout leader. He finished high school as an Ontario Scholar and attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1978. Martin had practices in Hart Lake and Waterloo before returning to his hometown of Parry Sound, setting up an office just steps away from where his father had practiced Chiropractic for many years. Martin was a Brother in the Masonic Lodge and served as Worshipful Master in 1992/93. He was commissioned as an Auxiliary OPP Officer in 1998 and actively volunteered with the Parry Sound OPP Detachment. Martin played the organ and had a great tenor voice; gifts he kept to himself unless encouraged to share them. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and making people laugh. Martin was always ready with a joke and a genuine smile and will be lovingly remembered by many as a kind and gentle man.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Thursday May 27th, 2010 at Trinity Anglican Church in Parry Sound. Cremation has taken place and interment at Memory Gardens, Breslau ON will follow at a later date. Donations in honour of Martin may be sent to the Harvest Share Food Bank in Parry Sound or to a charity of your choice.

Thelma McNair   Peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care on Monday May 10, 2010 in her 99th year. Loving mother of Martin Smith and his wife Maureen. Predeceased by her first husband Delbert Smith and also by her second husband Herbert McNair. Arrangements entrusted to Torrance Funeral Home & Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound). A private interment service has taken place. If desired, donations to Lakeland Long Term Care would be appreciated by the family.

Leonard Boucher   Peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Friday May 7, 2010 in his 79th year. Dear son of the late William and Mary. Cherished brother of Ethel Baker and her husband Bill. Predeceased by his four brothers and five sisters. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Fred Alpaugh. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound). A Graveside Service will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery on Thursday May 20, 2010 at 2 PM. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Derek Campbell   Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday May 3, 2010 in his 46th year. Beloved husband of Kim. Dear father of Brianna and Kailin. Cherished grandfather of Lily. Dear son of David and Jane Ross, and the late Barry Campbell. Loving brother of Kathy and Steve Ness, Mark and Karen Campbell. Loving uncle of Laura and Jeffrey Ness. Friends will be received at the Torrance Funeral Home and Chapel (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound) on Friday May 7, 2010 at 2 PM. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 PM. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

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