Obituaries

Jim Vandenbroek

Jim Vandenbroek

Aug 13, 2013

Vandenbroek, Jim Passed away in Bracebridge, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Loving father of Caitlin & Mark. Beloved son of Jake & Theresa. Dear brother of Ingrid (Michael Lapish) and Ron Vandenbroek. Proud uncle of Jacob. Fondly remembered by Anne Marie. A private family service was held at Reynolds Funeral Home ‘Turner Chapel', in Bracebridge. A public...

Ernest Lawson

Ernest Lawson

Aug 13, 2013

LAWSON, Ernest Eugene "Sliv" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in his 84th year. Beloved husband to Irma Lawson (nee Flood) of Bracebridge. Dear father to Gerald of Vancouver and Perry (Tracy) of Barrie. Cherished grandfather to Samantha, Travis and Leanna. Dear brother to John, Mike and Bob. At Ernest's...

Patty Saper

Patty Saper

Aug 12, 2013

SAPER, Patty Passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, Ontario, on Monday, August 12, 2013, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Barry. Dear mother of Susan, Sandra, Victoria & Janet. Sister of Helen. A celebration of Patty's life will be held at the family cottage in Bala, Ontario, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m....

Velma Wilkinson

Velma Wilkinson

Aug 9, 2013

Wilkinson, Velma Leona (nee Taylor) Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Landing Nursing Home, in Huntsville, on Friday, August 9, 2013, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Orv Wilkinson and the late George Kirchner. Loving mother of the late Robert Kirchner. Dear sister of the late Verna Doley and the late Norman Taylor. Daughter of the late Ernest...

Dora Stegelmeier

Dora Stegelmeier

Aug 8, 2013

STEGELMEIER, Dora Sophie Margarete (nee Kroger) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 surrounded by her family at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Stegelmeier. Loving mother of Manfred Stegelmeier (Marg deceased), Christel Martin (Don), Ulrich Stegelmeier (Lisa) and Ralf Stegelmeier (Muna Bakeer). Cherished grandmother of Susanne Collingbourne...

Gillian Parker

Gillian Parker

Aug 6, 2013

PARKER, Gillian Spence (neeAllan) Formerly of Hamilton, Ontario now a resident of Carlisle, Massachusetts, USA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Charles E. Parker III. Loving mother of David Parker (Kathryn) and Katherine A. Lepore (Joseph). Cherished grandmother of Devin and Sarah Caskie,...

Joseph Devreeze

Joseph Devreeze

Aug 2, 2013

JOSEPH DeVREEZE Peacefully with family by his side, Joseph "Joe" DeVreeze passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the age of 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife Lois. Loving father of Julie (Dave), Gerry (Dawn), Bob (Pat) and Anne (Kurt). Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mike, Wilf and Gil. Survived by several nieces...

Jacqueline Foskett

Jacqueline Foskett

Aug 2, 2013

In Memory Of Jacqueline Myrth (Jacky) Foskett Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, August 2, 2013 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Bob Foskett of Bracebridge. Dear mother of Shelley Woodard (Jim) of Pike Road Al. and Michael (Elaine) Foskett of Fergus. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Matthew Wheeler. Predeceased by her...

Stella Devonald

Stella Devonald

Aug 2, 2013

In Memory Of Stella Alice Devonald Who died peacefully at her home in Bracebridge on Friday August 2nd, 2013 in her 94th, year, Beloved wife of the late Douglas Devonald. Dear mother of Diane Ferguson (the late Donnie Ferguson). Loving grandmother of Wade Ferguson (Amy) and Tracie-Lynn West. Great grandmother of Karlie, Adam, Ryan, Justin and Braedon. Sister of the...

Elizabeth Gardner

Elizabeth Gardner

Jul 31, 2013

Surrounded by her family, Elizabeth "Betty" Gardner (Guthrie) went home to be with her Lord at 92 years of age on Wed., July 31, 2013 at the Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ont. Beloved wife of the late Douglas "Bruce" Martin Gardner (1997). Dear mother of Martin (Betty Kay), Rae (Gloria), and Bruce (Vickie). Much loved grandma of 13 grandchildren, great...

Howard Carruthers

Howard Carruthers

Jul 30, 2013

CARRUTHERS, Howard Keith In loving memory of Howard who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 50 years to Sandra. Beloved father of Krista. Cherished grandfather of Phelan, Sahara, Sebastian, Aurora; great-grandfather of Trinity and Lilliauna. Dear brother of Edna, Joan, Leslie (Buddy), Edward...

Karri-Ann Houston

Karri-Ann Houston

Jul 28, 2013

Houston, Karri-Ann (nee Hammond) Passed away peacefully at her home, following a long illness, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at age 42. Karri-Ann is survived by her husband Matthew Houston and their children Jesse, Breanna & Zachary. Dear daughter of Heather Playford (Phil) and the late Darwin Hammond. Loving sister to Wanda and Kirk. She will...

Donald Davidson

Donald Davidson

Jul 25, 2013

In Memory Of DONALD FRANKLIN DAVIDSON founder and former owner with his late wife Louise of Century Taxi in Bracebridge. Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Louise Davidson (nee Stephenson) and dear brother of Edna Barnes (Elmer), Gladys Jones (Joe) and...

Gordon Md

Gordon Md

Jul 24, 2013

Gordon E. Riddle Family Physician,
Civil Aviation Medical Examiner Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, NOSM, Ottawa University Pilot Husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, brother-in-law Gordon passed away July 24, 2013, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, following a cycling accident. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Acton-Riddle, his daughters Erin Riddle (Edward Masuda) & Carol-Ann Riddle (Richard Brown), his grandson...

Donald Mortimer

Donald Mortimer

Jul 23, 2013

MORTIMER, Donald William Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013, in his 81st year. He is grieved by his beloved wife Elizabeth Mortimer, his sister Florence Watters, his brother Alf (Lois) Mortimer, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ray (Jo) Bamford and Florence Mortimer. Loving father to Dean (Sharon), Dan (Sue), Drew (Bev), Donna (Scott McLaren),...

Marie-Blanche Mallais

Marie-Blanche Mallais

Jul 20, 2013

Mallais, Marie-Blanch Judith "Judy" - passed away unexpectedly at home on July 20, 2013, at the age of 61. Predeceased by her beloved mother and father. Loving mother of Karena (Justin Heptinstall) and proud grandmother of Aiden, Mikayla and Taryn. She will be missed by her siblings and dear friends. The family will receive friends at Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner...

Shirley Walker

Shirley Walker

Jul 18, 2013

In Loving Memory Shirley Jean Leona Walker Passed away on Thursday, July 18th, 2013 at her home in Bracebridge in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Walker of Bracebridge. In keeping with Shirley's wishes a private graveside interment will take place at St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery in Bracebridge. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be...

Peggi Birch

Peggi Birch

Jul 16, 2013

BIRCH, "Peggi" Passed away peacefully at her home in Port Carling with Rick by her side on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Rick of Port Carling. Loving sister of Maryanne and Edith. Peggy will be missed by her many friends in Muskoka. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the PSW,...

Kenneth Wallace

Kenneth Wallace

Jul 14, 2013

Wallace, Kenneth George Dixon Veteran of World War II, Ontario Regiment & 48th Highlanders Passed away peacefully at The Pines, in Bracebridge, on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Shirley of Bracebridge. Loving father of Howard (Luann) of Waterloo, Bruce (Judy) of Calgary and Heather McIlravey (Barry) of Severn Bridge. Proud grandfather of Jennifer Wallace...

Dr. Low

Dr. Low

Jul 12, 2013

In Loving Memory Dr. George Arden Low Peacefully on July 12, 2013 in Gravenhurst, Ontario his daughter Barbara and his step-daughter Jamie by his side. George was born in Winnipeg June 2, 1921 raised in Vancouver by his feisty mom Helen. He graduated in 1946 from U of T Faculty of Medicine. When a resident of Sunnybrook Hospital he met...