Obituaries

Jun 22, 2009

Harper, Nelson Robert "Bob" (retired Personnel Manager at IBM) Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at the age of 82. Dearest husband of Anna (nee McCready) of Bracebridge. Loving father of Chaplain Bob Harper of Edmonton, Alta, John Harper of Oshawa, Scott Harper (Pat) of Aurora and Brian Harper (Marlene) of Oshawa....

Jun 22, 2009

Gallant, Walter Joseph Aug 7 1939 - June 22, 2009 After a lengthy and courageous battle, our loving father succumbed to his illnesses at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Survived by his children: Lisa (Dave), Norma (Mark), Scott (Michele) and Tracy (Shawn). Loving Papa to Rob (Nikki), Megan, Craig, Dylan and Scotty Jr. Brother to Lawrence, Edgar, Edmond, Bernice (Jackie), Delma...

Jun 21, 2009

PATEL, Laxmiben Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Daughter of the late Jivan & Dhaiben Patel. Wife of the late Chhotubhai Patel. Mother of Chunilal Patel & his wife Hansaben, Dinesh Patel & his wife Pushpaben and Premlata Patel & her husband Rohit. Grandmother of Jitesh, Kiran, Kajal,...

Jun 20, 2009

FLYNN, PATRICIA ELIZABETH Who died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, on Saturday, June 20, 2009, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Flynn Sr. Loving mother of Patricia Shelly (the late George), Tim Flynn (Yvonne) and the late Maurice Jr. Proud grandmother of Brian & Trevor Shelly, Amanda Nichols, Crystal Kimmett, Johnathon & Jessica...

Jun 20, 2009

THOMPSON, RUTH Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Saturday, June 20, 2009, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Thompson. Loving mother of Keith. Proud grandmother of Warren & Amanda and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Grace Gibbs and the late Allan, Clarence "Bus" & Lorne Taylor. Sadly missed...

Jun 19, 2009

FORESTER, WAYNE Who died suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, on Friday, June 19, 2009, in his 67th year. Loving father of Julie Widmeyer (Mark) and Jentry Forester (Evelyn). Proud grandfather of 5. Brother of John (Joan) and Nancy Clark (Ross). At Wayne's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be...

Jun 19, 2009

CHARLOTTE MURIEL DUKE Who died peacefully at Leirsureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday June 19th, 2009 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Thomas Duke. Dear mother of Arthur (Ruth) of Calgary, Douglas (Ann) of Toronto and Elizabeth Luckevich (Mark) of Austin, Texas. Loving grandmother of Bojana, Celina, Aaron, Rachel, Rosalind, Shannon, Jordan and Nicholas. Sister of...

Jun 17, 2009

DR. HAROLD "ROBBIE" ROBINSON Died peacefully on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 85. Dearest husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson of Windermere. Loving father of Bill (Mary Lee), Anne Buchanan (Peter), Michael (Lisa), Tony and Rosemary Agemian (Souren). Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Carolyn Bray. Much loved grandfather of John, David, Erika, Jeni,...

Jun 16, 2009

MCGUIRE, PATRICK JOSEPH Died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at the age of 70 years. Much loved husband of Doris (nee Dierickse) of Torrance and loving father of Michael and his wife Audrey Baran of Annapolis, Maryland. Proud grandfather of twin boys Michael and Patrick McGuire, born April 30, 2009. Brother of...

Jun 14, 2009

Morrison, Cherene Diane (nee Abbott) R.N.,B.N., P.H.N. died suddenly but peacefully at South Haven in Huntsville on Sunday, June 14th, 2009 in her 69th year, after a long battle with Parkinson's Decease. Beloved wife of Don Morrison of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Alexis Morrison (Jonathan Wanger) of Toronto. Dear sister of Mark (Gail) Abbott and their family. Dear stepdaughter of...

Jun 13, 2009

JOSEPH ROBERT MCNAUGHTON Died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late JoAnne McNaughton for 62 years. He is survived by his children Thomas, Dan (Lynne), Stephen (Patricia), Margaret Bundy (Steve), Jane Allin (Gary), Teresa Milczarski, Kathleen Leach and Joseph Jr.. Grandfather of Rob, Mike, Jeremy...

Jun 11, 2009

Elizabeth Josephine Cheeseman Who died peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Thursday, June 11th, 2009 in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Bernie Cheeseman of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Rory (Jaime) of Hamilton, Tom (Michelle) of Bracebridge, Boo of Brampton and Phyllis (Gerald) of Labrador. Loving grandmother of Chrysta, Steve, Kerri, Nikolas, Emilee, Hannah and great grandmother...

Jun 8, 2009

Jun 6, 2009

DOREEN McDONOUGH, Died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Terrence McDonough. Loving mother of Murray, Greg, Kerry, Candyce & Melody Robinson and Stacey Schifitto. Dear grandmother of Laura & Lane Robinson, Natalie & Thomas Tryon, Randi Walker, Christopher & Cassandra Schifitto. Daughter...

May 30, 2009

Raymond Patrick "Ray" Collins Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Esther Collins of Sand Lake. Loving father of Patrick (Shirley), Bob (Yvonne), Bonnie (Dan Coutu), Dan (Sue) and Lisa (Dave Hemke). Grandfather of six and great grandfather of five. Dear brother of Bill,...

May 26, 2009

DONALD JAMES FORTH Who died peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Forth. Dear Father of David (Sandra) Forth of Bracebridge and Douglas (Joanne) Forth of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Christine, Ryan, Jacquleine, Katharine, Shelley and Olivia. Brother of Robert, Douglas, Iona , Susan...

May 25, 2009

Wendy Scott (nee Frid) with great sadness the family of Wendy Scott announces her passing at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on May 25th, 2009 at the age of 49 years after a short battle with cancer. Forever cherished and never forgotten by her children Jesse and Candace, her loving parents Douglas and Patricia Frid of Bracebridge and her...

May 23, 2009

MINNIE FAY LONGHURST Died Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge, on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Bill, Murray & John Longhurst. Proud grandmother of Blair, Casey-Fay & Charles and great grandmother of Liam & David. Predeceased by brothers & sisters Francis, Roger, Henry, Margaret,...

May 18, 2009

HODGE, FRONIE GWENDOLINE Who died peacefully at the Bracebridge Villa on Monday, May 18th, 2009 in her 90th year. Dear mother of Jacqueline Swan of Bracebridge and Beverley Smith (Jim) of Wasaga Beach. Loving grandmother of Christine Ellard (Richard), Scott Swan, Jim Smith Jr. (Sheena) and Rob Smith (Laurie). Great grandmother of Jhana & Sye Ellard, Jimmy-Lee, Rebekah, Alexys, Ainsley...

May 18, 2009

KENNETH ALFRED JOHN CROUCHER Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, May 18th 2009 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Croucher of Bracebridge. Dear brother of June Cousins, Judy (Paul) Bint, Robert (Carol) Croucher and Ross (Patricia) Croucher. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel" in Bracebridge...