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Kathleen Mary Finch

Kathleen Mary Finch

2025

Sadly, we announce Kathleen Finch passed away at the age of 90 on February 19, 2025 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. She is reunited now with her late husband Murray Finch. Loved mother to the Late Debra Morrow (Tom), Donna Armstrong (the Late Brian) and the Late Mark Finch (Mary). Cherished grandmother to Stephanie (Nathan), Trisha (Sam), Michael (Tara),...

Joseph Edward Neveu

Joseph Edward Neveu

Feb 14, 2025

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Carmela Chiapponi

Carmela Chiapponi

2025

Carmela (Carm) Chiapponi (née Villari) passed away suddenly at home on February 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Carm was born on January 18, 1962, in Roccalumera, Sicily, before moving to Ontario with her family. Carm is survived by the love of her life, Reno Chiapponi, whom she married on May 11, 1985. Together, they built a beautiful life...

Sheila Diane Morrison

Sheila Diane Morrison

Feb 6, 2025

It is with hearts full of sadness that the family of Sheila Diane Morrison of Bracebridge Ontario announce her passing on Thursday February 6th, 2025 at the age of 84. Sheila passed away peacefully with family leaving behind a wonderful legacy filled with love, perseverance, and joy. Sheila was known for her many years of service tending to the Rotary...

Stanley Edwin Walter Janke

Stanley Edwin Walter Janke

2025

Stan Janke passed on January 28, 2025 at his home in Bracebridge, Ontario. Beloved husband of Arlene and father of Michael (Amanda), Mark (Cathy) and Michelle (Mike). Grandfather to Nathan, Aalyah, Zoe, Brooklyn, Jaxson and Carter. Survived by his sister Bev (Danny), brothers Jimmy (Irene), predeceased by Donnie. 

In life, Stan enjoyed coaching his children in hockey, baseball and running local...

Daniel William Val Redner

Daniel William Val Redner

Jan 28, 2025

It is with sadness we share the passing of Daniel William Val Redner, age 56, on January 28, 2025, following a brief illness. Beloved by Molly and Cameron, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

Dan grew up in Gravenhurst, second born son of Val Redner (deceased) and Cheryl Bullock, with siblings Sam, Rhonda, and Sarah. 

A lover of...

Doris Marguerite Shortt

Doris Marguerite Shortt

Jan 27, 2025

Doris Marguerite Shortt (nee Creasor)

1929 – 2025

Doris peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025, at Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan, Ontario in her 96th year. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Lawrence. Doris leaves behind her son, Larry (Mary), and daughter, Brenda (Allen Crowder). Proud grandmother to David (Amanda), Victoria (Randy), William (Kaitlin), Krista (Elliott), Melissa (Jay),...

Bill S. Wentworth

Bill S. Wentworth

Jan 23, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we the family of William (Bill) Stewart Wentworth, announce his passing on January 23rd, 2025 at Andy’s House in Port Carling, Ontario.

Bill was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on February 14th, 1938 to the late William J. and Abigail Wentworth. 

Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Wentworth (nee MacLennan),...

Joan "Olive" Roberts

Joan "Olive" Roberts

2025

(Olive) Joan Roberts (nee Cole) died peacefully at Age Care Aurora on Friday January 17th, 2025 at the age of 90. Devoted wife to (Richard) Rick Roberts (predeceased). Loving mother to son (Randall) Randy, (predeceased) & his wife Holly.

Grandmother to Andrew (Jennie), Michelle (Justin) & Leslie (Dylan). Proud Great Grannie to Brody, Olivia, Madelynn, Arlo, Arianna, Oscar, Mae & Adyline.

After...

John William Somerset

John William Somerset

Jan 15, 2025

It is with great love, and heavy hearts, that we share the news of John leaving our world, to be reunited with Grandma Wanda (Mother), Pa (Father), and Cyrle (brother). Although sudden and shocking, John passed away peacefully, on January 15th at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.

John was fondly known to his family and friends as Old Man, Pops, Poppa John,...

Mary Doreeta Lusk

Mary Doreeta Lusk

Jan 14, 2025

On January 14, 2025, Mary Doreeta Lusk, at the age of 92, passed away peacefully at Lakeland Long Term Care in Parry Sound.

Loving daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Hallett. Loving wife of Albert Lusk (predeceased). Loving mother of Everett (Betty Ann), Reg (Sandy), and Cheryl Ann (Larry) Lance.

Remembered with much love by her cherished grandchildren, Phoebe (Jeff Clemens...

Evelyn Ruth Brown

Evelyn Ruth Brown

2025

September 6, 1945 – January 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Evelyn Brown, who left us peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her home with the love of her life by her side. Evelyn was truly a remarkable woman, a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandma, a loyal friend, a role model, and...

Wendy Anne Hott

Wendy Anne Hott

Jan 8, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Wendy Hott on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 67 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, Dennis. Cherished mother to Allison Hott and Jeff Hott. Wonderful daughter to Allie Lou Mitchell and Bill Mitchell (Stepfather). She was predeceased by her father Nelson...

Derna Norris Pupulin

Derna Norris Pupulin

Jan 8, 2025

Derna Norris Pupulin (nee Facca)

January 4, 1931 to January 8, 2025

Our feisty mother took her last breath on January 8th, four days after celebrating her 94th birthday.

She was born in Fiume Veneto, Italy. In 1952, she married Sergio and shortly after, they immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Chatham, Ontario. Together, they raised three daughters, bought a beautiful home on...

Lana Annette Gilbert

Lana Annette Gilbert

Dec 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lana Annette Gilbert, who left us too soon on December 26th, 2024, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.

Born to Sheila and Leslie Gilbert on January 29th, 1972, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Lana brought love and light to many, including Gail Dewland (Bill) who was like a second mother to her....

Robert Harvey Taylor

Robert Harvey Taylor

Dec 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our father Bob/Robert Harvey Taylor who left us on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at the South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 96. Predeceased by his treasured spouse (Florence) Yvonne. Beloved father to Leslie Anne Wilford (David), Bob/Robert James (Joyce), Leonard Patrick (Ruth) and Kelly Diane Merrick...

Lorne Gregory Scott

Lorne Gregory Scott

Dec 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024, Lorne Gregory Scott passed away in Bracebridge at the age of 77 years young. Beloved spouse to Holly Wilson. 

Treasured father to Shane Scott of B.C, Andrew {Shannon) Scott of Bracebridge, Megan {Jamie Pignatelli) Scott of Bracebridge, Daniel MacDonald {Stepson) 

Dear Grandfather to Brandon Scott, Jordon Scott, Taylor Banks, Brooke Banks, Blair Steele, and 

Micheal Brod Hagen, Troy and...

Derek Alvin Andrew Tibbel

Derek Alvin Andrew Tibbel

2024

Derek Alvin Andrew Tibbel

1968 - 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce Derek Tibbel passed away suddenly at his residence in Ramara, Ontario, on Tuesday December 10th 2024 at the age of 56.

Derek is survived his mother Faye Tibbel (nee Hammell) and predeceased by his father Wayne Tibbel (October 31st 2024). He was a cherished sibling to Terri Tibbel-Mosher (Bruce Mosher)...

Linda Finch (Henry)

Linda Finch (Henry)

Dec 9, 2024

Linda Finch (Henry)

It’s with great sadness that we say goodbye to our sister Linda Finch (Henry). Linda was born to Frank and Ivie Henry on December 9, 1957 and after a long illness, passed away December 9, 2024. Linda grew up in Bracebridge and went on to further education in North Bay at Canadore College, where she attained her diploma...

Roelf Simon Bakema

Roelf Simon Bakema

Dec 8, 2024

On December 8th, 2024, at the age of 88, Roelf Simon Bakema passed peacefully at Amica Little Lake, in Barrie. Roelf was predeceased by his loving wife, Maria (Riet) Bakema.

He leaves behind three children, Betty (Brian), Renne (Irene) and Paul (Tracey), three Grandchildren, Michael (Marianne), Cheryl and Cody (Kimberley), and one Great Grandchild, Emma.

Born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Roelf immigrated to...

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