Obituaries

Jan 23, 2009

SHIRLEY ISABELLE SARAFIN Who died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Sarafin. Dear mother of Cecil Sarafin & his wife Pam and the late Jim. Also remembered by Jim's wife Beverley. Loving grandmother of Brandon Sarafin, Lee MacOdruon and Kurt Sarafin and great...

Jan 21, 2009

MCQUIGGAN, WINNIE M. (Retired University of Toronto - Library Administrator) Died peacefully on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at Toronto Western Hospital in her 97th year. Much loved wife of the late Kenneth McQuiggan (1999). Winnie was born in Boot Harbour, Newfoundland on March 19, 1912 to Willis and Lydia (nee Ledrew) Wiseman. She is survived by her sister Hazel Holloway...

Jan 15, 2009

Smith, Roy Walter Died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge, on Thursday, January 15, 2009, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Mary Wilkins-Smith of Toronto. Roy will be remembered for his years of service as Deputy Registrar of the Ontario Superior Court in Toronto. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place in...

Jan 15, 2009

Norah Louise Catherine Ashberry Who passed away quietly at Leisureworld Muskoka, in Gravenhurst on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 at the age of 77 years. Daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel Bogie formerly of Toronto. Predeceased by husbands Thomas Ashberry and Kenneth Ashberry, and by her son Stephen and stepson Ronald Ashberry. Mother of Leslie Ashberry of Windsor and Virginia...

Jan 10, 2009

HENRY FREDERICK BUTTLER Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 in his 80th year. Dear friend of Margaret Cairns of Bracebridge. Loving father of Donald (Dale) of Port Carling, Scotty (Donna) of Port Carling, Monte of Erin and Mark (Terri) of Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Brendan, Erin, Tiffany, Allana, Jayme and...

Jan 7, 2009

IN MEMORY OF BETTY (Elizabeth) TERRY Died suddenly at her home in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, in her 78th year. Dear mother of Anne MacKenzie (Milt) and Paul (Judy). Loving Nana of Sarah Attwood (Allan), Charlie Terry (Caroline) and Adam Terry (Melissa). Great Nana of Dylan, Matthew, Aleeya, Kendra, Danielle and the late Jada. Sister of Freda Green...

Jan 7, 2009

Kyra Jane Taylor (nee Guenette) died suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at the age of 39. Beloved wife of David of Bracebridge. Devoted mother of Kresson and Dawson. Dear daughter of Mardi MacLachlan and the late Regent Guenette. Step-daughter of Tom Stackhouse and Monique Rouleau. Sister of Amy Taylor (Kent), Sean Guenette (Kat)...

Jan 6, 2009

THELMA IDA LORRAINE BAIRD Who died peacefully at her home in Malton on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Nelson. Loving mother of Keith Baird (Shelley) of Mississauga and the late Sharon Baird. Loving grandmother of Julie-Anne (Terry), Michael (Nadia), Amanda (Steven) and Cassandra (Daryl). Sister of Shirley Flaherty and the late Delbert, Lloyd, Arnold, Carl, Keith...

Jan 2, 2009

Rosemary "Betty" Thompson Amey (nee Hillman) Long time resident of Port Carling, passed away peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst on Friday, January 2nd, 2009 in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her first husband James Bell Thompson, in 1980 and by her second husband Leonard William Amey in 1995. She leaves to mourn her brother Charles Hillman in...

Jan 2, 2009

ASKIN, Lorne Francis Died peacefully and with great courage, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Friday, January 2, 2009. Beloved partner of Diane of Bracebridge and husband of the late Sandra Askin. Loving father of Debbie Askin (Shayne), Vicki Veitch (Jim) and Scott Askin. Dear grandfather of Wendy (Chris), Derek, Justin, Jennifer and Liisa. Great grandfather of Ryley &...

Dec 31, 2008

HUGH BYERS SUTTON Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Joanne of Bracebridge. Cherished father of Gregory (Barbara) of Aurora, Darrin (Marc) Toronto and Susan of Toronto. Proud grandfather of Jamie, Dylan, Randy and Sabrina Sutton. Devoted brother of Pete (Tessa), Robert and Mary Sutton. MEMORIAL...

Dec 29, 2008

IN MEMORY OF GLEN DAVID VEITCH Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Monday, December 29, 2008 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Anne Veitch (nee Dinner) and dear father of Gerard Veitch (Kelly) and Gary Veitch (Debbie). Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Justin, Nicole and David and brother of Joyce Fitzmaurice. THE FUNERAL Friends...

Dec 28, 2008

IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER "TODD" LANG Who died at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the age of 45. Dear son of Jim and Bette Lang of Bracebridge. Todd is loving remembered by his children Bethany and Evan and his former wife Donna, his brother Tony and his wife Diane and their children Joanne and Josh....

Dec 24, 2008

CAYA, DONALD ALLEN (Retired Ontario Hydro Employee) Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 in his 80th year. Much loved husband for 35 years of Bernice Caya of Leonard Lake, Ontario. Loving father of Kimberley Clancy (Marty) of Oakville and Lee Ann Caya (Peter Germaine) of Oakville. Proud grandfather of Alana, Connor,...

Dec 24, 2008

Nicolaas P. (Nick) Docters van Leeuwen Who died suddenly at his home in Glen Orchard on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 in his 85th, year. Beloved husband of the late Geertje Docters van Leeuwen. Loving father of Riana (David) Noyes of Port Sydney. Dear grandfather of Tina (Matt), Jeff and Tammy (Matt) Noyes and great grandfather of Nolan & Everald Grunig....

Dec 22, 2008

CARTER, MARIE PATRICIA Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late William Carter. Dear mother of Jim (Lisa) of Milford Bay and Jerry (Dawn) of Port Carling. Loving grandmother of Laura, April, Ben & Whitney. Sister of Anne, Nina and the late Barbara,...

Dec 18, 2008

EARL ALBERT CROCKFORD Who died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home in Gravenhurst on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Norma Crockford. Dear father of Jeanne Baker (Elwood) of St Catharines, Jim (Glenna) of Markham and Don (Brenda MacKenzie) of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Jeff, Susan, Jane, Tim and Michael. Great grandfather...

Dec 18, 2008

Service Information

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 1:00pm, Bethel Pentecostal Church (Huntsville)

Dec 17, 2008

JEAN I. HAIGHT Who died at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Owen Haight and dear mother of Ruth Haight, Brenda MacKay (John) and Barbara Campbell all of Bracebridge, Rhonda Maudsley (Peter) of Vancouverand the late Michael Haight. Loving remembered by her former daughter-in-lawBrenda Atkinson. Loving grandmother of twelve and...

Dec 12, 2008

THOMAS ANDREW DUNCAN Who died at his home in Bracebridge on Friday December 12th, 2008 at the age of 49 years. Beloved son of the late Clara Lucille Duncan. Dear father of Kristen and Strachan. A memorial service will be held at the Salvation Army Bracebridge Community Church on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made...