Obituary

Victor Emile Isbrucker Obituary

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January 17, 1959 ~ September 13, 2026 (age 67)

The Sturgeon Point community is deeply saddened by the loss of Victor Isbrucker, who passed away on September 13, surrounded by his family.

Victor was a much-loved and valued member of our community. He will be greatly missed.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kathy, Willem, Benjamin, Asher and Avery, and to Victor’s family and many friends.

We share his obituary below with the family’s permission.

Victor Isbrucker Obituary

On September 13, 2026, Victor Isbrucker died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and an enormous amount of love. Born in Montreal January 17, 1959, he was 67. 

Victor was a brilliant soul who lived a rich and fulfilling life shared generously with those who knew and loved him. He is missed immeasurably by Kathy, his best friend and partner of 45 years, his children Willem, Benjamin, Asher, and Avery, his mother Jane, and his brothers, Michael, Richard, and Eric. 

Known to his many friends, colleagues, and neighbours as outgoing, intelligent, magnanimous, and thoughtful, he was quick with a joke or a helping hand if you ever needed one. He loved listening to and making music; he played guitar and was an excellent drummer. 

Victor was an accomplished optical engineer. At work, he leveraged his brilliant and analytical mind, natural curiosity and meticulous attention to detail throughout a successful and fulfilling career. He designed lenses and lasers for applications in all sorts of impressive technologies for the likes of Google, IMAX, NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency, on projects that tickled his fascination with outer space, cool gadgets, and complex engineering. His work on the James Webb Space Telescope is a perfect example. He cared about his colleagues, and many of them became lifelong friends. 

Victor was most proud of the family he created with Kathy. He loved seeing his kids thrive and always encouraged them to pursue their interests and passions. They will miss all of the ways he fit into each of their lives and seeking out his sage advice. He shared his love of science with his kids, explaining anything they asked him – Why is the sky blue? What are stars made of? What is a photon? How do airplanes stay aloft? — or discovering the answers alongside them. 

Whenever possible, he loved to make things himself, from a potato cannon to guitar pedals, and just last summer built a beautiful red cedar dock that will last for years to come. He loved to sit at the water at the end of the day watching the sun go down over Sturgeon Lake. And in the winter, when the lake froze over, he could be seen walking across and back with his beloved dogs beside him. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Victor’s medical team throughout his journey, and particularly Dr. Neera Jeyabalan, for whom he had deep respect, and Natalie Dendura, his primary nurse, who always went above and beyond for him.

A private family celebration of Victor’s life will be planned for the Spring. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victor’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Donations

Canadian Cancer Society
55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M4V 2Y7
Tel: 1-800-268-8874
Web: http://www.cancer.ca/en/donate/?region=on

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Barrett

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November 23, 1942 – December 20, 2024

With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember Elizabeth Barrett, a cherished member of our community.

Family Visitation
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Jardine Funeral Home
8 Princess St., Fenelon Falls, ON

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Fenelon Falls United Church
123 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls, ON

Light refreshments will be served following the service in the church’s lower sanctuary.

You are warmly invited to bring a photo or written memory to contribute to a memory board in honour of Elizabeth’s life and legacy.

https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/elizabeth-barrett-1092807177

In Memory of Bill Beggs

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August 21, 1936 – March 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we tell you that Bill Beggs passed away at home in Sturgeon Point on March 20, 2025, in his 89th year, after an 8-month battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland to William and Ellen (Nellie) (nee McAllister) Beggs. He was a loving husband to the late Marlyn (nee Watson) (2008), and cherished partner of Belinda Wilson for the past 11 years. He leaves behind his son Rodney of Port McNicoll, daughter Susan Walker of Lindsay, grandchildren Mathew, Patrick, Amber and Emma and great-granddaughter Judith. He is dearly missed by his daughter-in-law Maddy (Port McNicoll), and by his best mate Alan Proctor (Barnsley, England). Bill is survived and mourned by his brother Roy (Toronto) and sister Joan (Preston, England), as well as nieces and nephews and their families.

Bill came to Canada in 1957, having completed his apprenticeship as a painter-decorator, and settled in Toronto where he plied his trade – he was proud of the fact that he was never out of work, always willing to take on a new challenge. He and Marlyn were married in 1965, and they moved to Sturgeon Point in the early ‘70’s. Eventually he became “The Village Painter” and continued to work right up until he became ill in 2024.

He enjoyed golf, tennis, curling and fishing. A proud member of the Fenelon Falls Legion, Billy loved playing darts, shuffleboard, snooker and horseshoes, and he was a dedicated volunteer at the Branch for over 20 years. He and Belinda loved going to the casinos, where the luck of the Irish served him better than most.

He was known and adored as Wee Willie the Leprechaun, taking great pride in entertaining folks at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Legion and elsewhere for many years,

Billy was a people person, and he loved his friends – spending time at the Branch, having a pint of Guinness and swapping stories, shooting a game of snooker and enjoying the company of those around him.

Belinda would like to thank Dr. Sam Babak and the amazing staff at Markham-Stouffville Hospital for their care and compassion over the last 8 months. Thanks also to Ontario Health-At-Home for the wonderful support system which enabled Billy to remain at home until the end. We couldn’t have done it without good friends Tim O’Donnell and Sandy Quirion, and the Boksman clan – Jeff, Kim and Jack – the best neighbours in the world.

Friends and family are invited to the Fenelon Falls Legion on Sunday, April 13, beginning at 1:00 PM. Legion comrades are asked to assemble at 1:15 for a Maple Leaf Service. A Celebration of Life will be conducted by Caroline Fenelius-Carpenter immediately afterwards, followed by a time of music, reminiscing and refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, Billy requested that donations be made to the Fenelon Falls Legion.  Donations may be made by cheque by contacting the Fenelon Falls Legion or Jardine Funeral Home, 705-887-3130.

https://www.jardinefuneralhome.com/memorials/william-beggs/5574211

In Memory of Elizabeth Barrett

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On Friday, December 20th, 2024 Reta Elizabeth Barrett (nee Campbell) sadly passed away as a result of a sudden stroke. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Flavelle (Bob), and three children Kate Glover (nee Barrett) (Rob) of Englehart, ON, Geoff (Susan) of Chelsea, QC and Andrew (Jennifer) of Dewdney BC, and her ten grandchildren Rowan, North, Mattias, Quinn, Fisher, Nevaeh, Sasha, Lydia, Asher and Joshua.

Elizabeth was born to Reginald and Eva Campbell (nee Elliott) on November 23, 1942, in Sudbury, Ontario. She shared her birthday with her twin sister Mary Anderson (pre-deceased) whom she adored along with her younger brothers, John and David, and her adopted but beloved “Sippin’ Sistas”.

Elizabeth attended Queen’s University, graduating with a BA in Biology. Here she also met and married Flavelle on June 18th, 1966. Later in her life, Elizabeth returned to school at age 50 where she attended York University’s Fine Arts program and graduated Summa Cum Laude, further honing her wonderful painting and sculpting skills that brought her much appreciated personal pride as well as wide praise and enjoyment from those who loved her art. Elizabeth recognized beauty in all that she saw and everyone she met and was so skilled in translating that beauty into her art.

Elizabeth and her family spent years in southern Ontario living in Toronto, Cambridge, and King City while summer cottaging and eventually retiring to Sturgeon Point. Another important ‘home’ for Elizabeth was her Church family, particularly Fenelon Falls United Church, and in the summer, Sturgeon Point Union Church in the Kawarthas. Elizabeth served as a Board Member at Fenelon United Church and seasonally decorated the halls and entrances in more recent years. This community also introduced Elizabeth to the incredible work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and led to her joining the Fenelon Falls organization. For those wishing to make a donation in Elizabeth’s name, you can do so at the following link: grandmotherscampaign.org

Flavelle, Katie, Geoff, Andrew and family have incredible gratitude for the spectacular love, kindness and selfless generosity Elizabeth has given to all of our lives. It was clear to everyone how, more than anything, she adored her family first and foremost in her life.

Elizabeth’s family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Lindsay’s Ross Memorial Hospital, particularly the team at the Palliative Care unit. Funeral arrangements have tentatively been set for Saturday April 26 at Fenelon Falls United Church, where all can gather to celebrate this testament to a much appreciated person and a spectacular life loved and well lived. To leave an on-line condolence, make a donation by cheque or share a story or photo please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com or call 705-887-3130