Obituaries

Jun 13, 2008

AUDETT, PAMELA C. (Owner/Operator of McDonald's Restaurants of Bracebridge and Gravenhurst from 1984 - 2006) Died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Friday, June 13th, 2008, after a 25 year battle with brain tumors, at the age of 60. Much loved wife of Stephen of Bracebridge. Daughter of Jack and Florence Wilkes of Ottawa, Sister to Sandy...

Jun 2, 2008

KENNEDY, Ruth Kathleen Patricia Who died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Monday, June 2, 2008 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of 67 years to Orval Kennedy of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Bill Kennedy (Bev) of Belleville, Judy McRae (John) of Bracebridge and Maureen Salton (Tim) of Prince George, BC. Dear grandmother of Jacqueline, Joanne, Jill,...

May 31, 2008

MILLER, William "Bill" peacefully at the MAHC-South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, Bracebridge on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (McAllister) Miller and dear father of John Miller (Susan) of Bracebridge. Loving grandfather of Jackson, Jaden and Zachary. Brother of Dorothy Hammond (Vern) of Bracebridge. There will be a gathering of family...

May 24, 2008

CURRIE, MERLE ALETHA Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence, in Bracebridge, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Edward Sr. of Bracebridge. Mother of Ted Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Gravenhurst. Grandmother of Andrew & Robert. At the family's request, cremation will take place. A private family service will be held at...

May 23, 2008

PEAKE, VERN Former owner of The Peake Farm on Taylor Rd., in Bracebridge died peacefully, surrounded by three generations of his family, on Friday, May 23rd, 2008, at Leisureworld Muskoka Nursing Home, Gravenhurst, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Rena Peake. Loving father of Darwin Peake of Bracebridge, Wilma McGinnis (John) of Brampton, Sheryl Wedemire of Brampton, Brian Peake (Anne)...

May 23, 2008

MONTGOMERY, Helen Kathleen (Retired Sears Catalogue Outlet Manager) died peacefully at Leisureworld Muskoka in Gravenhurst on Friday, May 23, 2008.. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Montgomery and dear mother of John and his wife Kim of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of John Jr., Matthew and Katherine and great grandmother of Kianna Maria. Sister of Fr. Neil Haight and Terence Haight...

May 22, 2008

Ellis, Shirley Mae suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Al Ellis of Baysville. Dear mother of Nancy Day (Rick Wood) and Michael Ellis (Michelle) all of Baysville. Loving grandmother of Alison, Lindsay, Shawna, Jennifer, Megan, Samantha and Abigail. Sister of Cecil Draper, Jack Draper and Melba...

May 20, 2008

Service Information

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 3:00pm, Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel"

May 17, 2008

McNeill, Kenneth Gordon, Professor Emeritus of Physics, University of Toronto, ended his long journey with Parkinson's disease at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 in his 82nd year with his loving wife and caregiver Ruth at his side after a marriage of almost 50 years. He was the beloved father of Diane Kitchen (Glenn)...

May 12, 2008

BUTLER, GERALD RICHARD Who died suddenly at North Bay General Hospital, on Monday, May 12, 2008 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Mildred. Loving father of Rodney of Rosseau, Joanne Townsend of Huntsville, Barbara Butler-Hammell (Roger) of Port Carling and the late Gerald Jr. Grandfather of Richard, Jolene, Michael, Jennifer and Britney. Great grandfather of Chantal and...

May 10, 2008

VINCENT, Howard John Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Blanchard) of Bracebridge. Loving father of Don and his wife Dawn of Bracebridge. Dear grandfather of Tara & Kyle and proud papa of Chelsea. Brother of Bev Vincent of Hampton and the late Mel...

May 10, 2008

Gilbert, Winnifred Muriel Passed peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Sidney. Loving mother of Philip, Murray and his wife Linda and the late Linda Keast. Mother-in-law of David Keast. Dear grandmother of Chris, Karen, Jennifer, Cheryl, Alison, Julie, Lucas, Danielle and Michael. Survived...

Apr 30, 2008

Collard, George Evan died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Cathy Collard of Bracebridge. Dear father of Glen, George and Christine. Loving grandfather of Sydney, Mackenzie, Matthew and Devon. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral home "Turner Chapel" in Bracebridge on...

Apr 30, 2008

KELLY, DONALD JOSEPH Who died suddenly at his residence in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Loving father of Don, David (Marlenis) & Paul (Katia). Grandfather of Jenny & Donald James. Brother of Bob, Gord, John and the late Jim. A memorial service will be held at Reynolds Funeral Home...

Apr 28, 2008

Huggard, Lyla Viola died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Monday, April 28th, 2008 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Huggard. Dear mother of Judy Caughey (Rodney) of Bracebridge and Bernard Carl (Brenda) of Newmarket. Loving grandmother of Rebecca, Johnathon, Tina (Scott), Gwen (Alan) and Colleen (Jerry). Great grandmother of Julian, Corey,...

Apr 26, 2008

HATTAM, Grace Helen (nee Sowman) Peacefully at Senior's Health Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Robert Hattam of Toronto. Dear mother of Brian and his wife Margarita of Newmarket. Loving grandmother of Robert, John & Sarah. Sister of Pauline Richardson, Archie Sowman & James Sowman. Friends will be received at...

Apr 26, 2008

WYLIE, Miriam Elizabeth (nee Weber) Died peacefully at The Pines in Bracebridge, on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Wylie. Mother of Maureen Wylie and the late Elizabeth Wylie. Step-mother of John Wylie and the late Leonard Wylie. Sister of Ruth Casselman and the late Audrey Wettlaufer and Noreen Buchner. A memorial...

Mar 21, 2008

LEWIS, Vera Bernice (Padget) suddenly at the Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, March 21, 2008 at the age of 70. Vera was born in Lindsay, Ontario on July 31, 1937 to the late Wilfred and Eva (Graham) Padget. Husbands Tom Service and Derrick Lewis predecease her. Vera was the dear mother of Angela McMullen (Todd Daniels), Sheila Service...

Mar 19, 2008

Mel Rowan passed away at the General Hospital in Ottawa, March 19, 2008 in his 94th year. Mel was born in Toronto, May 29, 1914 and shortly after marriage, moved to Bracebridge. He is the loving father of Gladys (Paul) Gallant and Joan (Gerry) Short. Four Grandchildren, seven Great Grand children and two Great-Great Grand-children will lovingly remember him. Mel...

Jan 25, 2008

BILLINGSLEY, Mary passed away peacefully at Extendicare Tendercare on Friday, January 25, 2008 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Reginald. Dear mother of Roger (Diane) of Sault Ste. Marie and the late John Douglas (late Vicki). Loving grandmother of Steven, Mark (Roseanne), Scot (Stephany), Johnso (Barb), Martha Savage (John), Marianne, Laurie and the late Dale and Sarah....