Obituaries

James Macleod

James Macleod

Feb 12, 2012

MacLeod, James Petrie Passed away peacefully at his home in Windermere, Ontario, on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in his 92nd year. Jim's golf career began in 1947 and offered him the opportunity to travel and work in places like Scotland, The Middle East, Bermuda and Windermere, Ontario, where he eventually retired in 1993. Jim is survived by his loving wife...

Sofia Rantschan

Sofia Rantschan

Feb 10, 2012

RANTSCHAN, Sofia Sylvia Passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Friday, February 10th, 2012 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ludwig Rantschan. Mother of Frieda Dreize (John) of Bracebridge. Sofia will be missed by family, her long time friends Diane Buie, Otto and Maria Saringer and the Muskoka Community. A service...

Helen Dewar

Helen Dewar

Feb 8, 2012

DEWAR, Helen Priscilla Pearl (nee Brookes) Born in Toronto in 1929 and passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years Donnie and her devoted, loving children Kimberley Dewar, Kelli Dewar Moffatt and John Dewar. Proud grandmother of Shea & Macauley Moffatt and sister of Jimmy...

Kathleen Kingshott

Kathleen Kingshott

Feb 7, 2012

Kingshott, Kathleen Amelia Passed away peacefully at her home in Bracebridge on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George. Kathleen is survived by her cousins Margaret Hammell & Dorothy Burke and her nieces June Kingshott & Arla Rebman. Friends were received at the Reynolds Funeral Home ‘Turner Chapel', on Thursday, February 9, 2012...

Detlef Freese

Detlef Freese

Feb 6, 2012

In Memory Of Detlef Freese Who died suddenly in Muskoka on Monday, February 6th, 2012 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Gudrun of Baysville. A gathering of friends will be held at the Bracebridge Legion on Monday, April 23rd, 2012 from 2 - 5 p.m. Messages of condolence can be left at www.reynoldsfuneral.com. As your expressions of sympathy memorial...

Helen Clara

Helen Clara

Feb 5, 2012

HANNAH, Helen Clara Helen Hannah's family, wish to announce her death at the Midland Hospital on February 5th, 2012. Leaving to mourn her loss is her sister, Phyllis Beach (Douglas) and her brother Kenneth Hannah, both of Coldwater, nephew Steven Hannah of Victoria, B.C. and her niece Kelly Beach of Cambridge. At Helen's request there will be no visitation or...

William Stoneman

William Stoneman

Feb 5, 2012

William Herbert ‘Bud' STONEMAN Passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, February 5, 2012, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Aileen of Gravenhurst. Loving father of Michael and his wife Jackie, Wendy and her husband Neil Hewitt, Glenn and his wife Becky, Steve, Dave and his wife Denise and the late Debbie Marr. Also survived by...

Douglas Thomas

Douglas Thomas

Feb 4, 2012

THOMAS, Hon. Douglas Cameron (D.C.) Passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at Hazelton Place Retirement Residence in Toronto in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Thomas (nee McKay). Loving father of Cynthia Smith (Jack). Cherished grandfather of Adrienne Kirby (Kevin) and Andrew Price-Smith (Janell). Proud great grandfather of Wyatt, Naomi and Will. A public gathering of...

Ivy Luckey

Ivy Luckey

Jan 31, 2012

LUCKEY, Ivy Beatrice Passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Residence on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 with her family by her side in her 90th year. Devoted daughter of the late Reginald and Beatrice Luckey. Beloved sister of the late Jean Bagley (Gordon), John and Elmer Luckey. Dear aunt of Robert, Carol, Beatrice, Arleen, John, Kenneth, James, Janice...

Marguerite Jocque

Marguerite Jocque

Jan 31, 2012

Jocque, Marguerite Mary Teresa August 16, 1928 - January 31, 2012 Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Jocque. Loving mother of Eugene Jocque, Bernice Jocque and the late Brenda Wilson & Barbara McKee. Proud grandmother of Andrew McKee. Daughter of...

Esther Shire

Esther Shire

Jan 31, 2012

SHIRE, Esther Mae, peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Shire and dear mother of Donna Dryland (Doug), Max Shire (Barb) and Shirley Banks (Ken) all of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Barry, Lisa, Brent, Michael and Jennifer and great grandmother of Addison, Gordon, Logan,...

Victoria Murphy

Victoria Murphy

Jan 26, 2012

Victoria Faith Murphy Who died peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Murphy. Dear mother of Bonnie (Murray) Kelly of Foot's Bay, Penny (Jim) Barnes of Alliston and Mitchell (Carol) of Foot's Bay. Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister...

Douglas Myers

Douglas Myers

Jan 26, 2012

MYERS, Douglas Michael Deeply missed is Douglas Myers of Port Carling who passed away January 26, 2012 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in his 80th year. Friends will be received at Reynolds Funeral Home ‘Turner Chapel', 1 Mary St., Bracebridge, ON, on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 4-7p.m. Funeral Mass will be said at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Leila Huebert

Leila Huebert

Jan 20, 2012

Leila Anne Huebert Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, January 20th, 2012, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Herman Huebert of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Susan Thach of Bracebridge, Jan Huebert (Dan Moorhouse) of Windsor, Ruth Huebert of Elliott Lake and Jim Huebert (Vicki Veitch) of Bracebridge. Beloved grandmother of...

Betty Armstrong

Betty Armstrong

Jan 16, 2012

Armstrong, Betty Frances Passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Home, on Monday, January 16, 2012, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Phyllis Garrett and her husband Steve and the late David Armstrong. Proud grandmother of Jeff, Daniel & Mark. Dear sister of Doug Jarrett, Al Jarrett & Min Elliott. She...

Joyce Jennings

Joyce Jennings

Jan 14, 2012

JENNINGS, Joyce Valerie Delena Who passed away peacefully at her home at Mortimer's Point, on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Norm of Mortimer's Point. Loving mother of Dennis (Christine Roberts) of Walker's Point and Delena (Neil Donald) of Windermere. Proud grandmother of Michaela. Dear sister of Charlie, Mary & David. Memorial gifts to the...

Percy Chamberlain

Percy Chamberlain

Jan 12, 2012

Interment Details

Ufford Cemetery

Wilson Martin

Wilson Martin

Jan 9, 2012

MARTIN, Wilson James Died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 09, 2012 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Bill (Sue) Martin and Betsy(Don) Wilkes. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Wade, Katie and Devon. Great grandfather of Madison. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 13th, 2012 from...

Jessie Austin

Jessie Austin

Jan 9, 2012

In Memory Of Jessie Ann Austin Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, January 9th, 2012 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Austin. Loving mother of Ron (Pauline) Austin of Bracebridge. Cherished grandmother of Cindy Austin and Debi Austin (Doug Schulz) and great grandmother of Grayden, Trevor and Brittany. Sister...

Clara Austin

Clara Austin

Jan 8, 2012

In Memory Of Clara Clementine Austin Who died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing home in Gravenhurst on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Austin and Fred Norton. Dear mother of Neil Austin (Janice) of Beatrice and Allan Austin (Joanne) of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Kristine Maughan, Lesley Austin, Timothy Austin, Amanda Austin,...