Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Scott Lees on June 13, 2022 at the age of 59. Scott leaves behind his beloved his wife Jeanette, sons Derek, Luke, Logan and granddaughter Brooklyn that he loved to the moon and back.  Scott was born and raised in Bracebridge by Wilda and Turk Lees.  He was brother to Brian...

Jun 9, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert Charles Hassell in his home in Oshawa.  Beloved husband of Laura Smith.  Cherished children Karyn and David (Sarah) and loved grandchildren Casey, Sydney, Makayla, Summar and Travis.  Loving sibling Ann (Bruce).  Predeceased by his parents John and Jennie Hassell.

Family are receiving friends on Friday, June 17, 2022...

Jun 6, 2022

With sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Lutz Eichhorn on June 6, 2022 at his residence in Bracebridge.  He was born in Wuppertal, Germany, the son of Gerd and Hildegarde Eichhorn both of whom predeceased him. His family moved to Canada when he was a young boy and he grew up in Thornhill and King City, Ontario.

Jun 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Calvin Speck who passed away at SMMH on Sunday June 5, 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side.

Don was born on June 14, 1931 in Bracebridge, Ontario and at the age of 13 he started work at Muskoka Trading a local grocery...

Jun 2, 2022

Donna Grace Medley of Bracebridge, Ontario passed away peacefully at The Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Thursday June 2, 2022 after a short battle with cancer, in her 77th year. Predeceased by parents Wilfred and Gladys Pearson as well as her loving husband Ken Medley and eldest daughter Michelle Anstis (David). Loving mom of Jenny Barnes (Peter) and...

May 31, 2022

Alan passed away peacefully in his 94th year on May 31, 2022 at Muskoka Landing in Huntsville, after a brief illness.  Predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Bowes (nee Speedie).  Survived and lovingly remembered by his children Anne D’Andrea (Mike), Julie Bowes (Stephen), Shawn Bowes, Jane Bowes Poulsen (Niels), Gloria Bowes (Randy) and Amy Piché (Paul)....

May 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell James Alexander Barr announce his sudden passing on the morning Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Born June 6, 1934 in Lucknow, ON.

Father, engineer, poet, painter... talents admired by many.  Russ was predeceased by his Canadian wife Barbara and his South African wife Trixie and is survived by...

May 27, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce that Ada Caruana has ended her battle with cancer.  She leaves behind her beloved partner Thomas H. Lane and was predeceased by her husband Joseph Caruana.  Loving mother to Carmen, Brandi, Charlie and Gil.  Dear grandmother to October Caruana, Austin Wilson, Madison Caruana, Aaron Caruana, Charity Caruana, Adrianna Caruana, Dominic Caruana and...

May 26, 2022

Heintzman – Catherine Ann (Mills) on May 26, 2022 in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband Charles Herman Heintzman and her husband Frank Bazos. Beloved mother of Charles Heintzman (Tania) of Port Carling, Jim Heintzman (Jo-Anne) of Port Carling and Patricia Staunton (Dundee) of Toronto. Loving Gran to Jennifer (Heintzman) Stephen (Richard), James Heintzman (Sandy), Alanna Staunton, Mary...

May 25, 2022

Gayle Anne Quinn was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on Wednesday, May, 25th, 2022 at the age of 71.

There are no words that can depict the marvelous, quirky, and giving person Gayle was to her family, friends, and community. At 5 feet tall, Gayle could whip...

May 25, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Russell Anderson, 87, on May 25, 2022, peacefully with family at his side, after a longbattle with cancer. Russell was previously from the village of Vankoughnett. Russell was born on January 21, 1935 to Henry and Ruby Anderson in the town of Bracebridge.

Russell completed his...

May 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Stanislaw Joze Kaganek. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 18, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne Terry, who passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022, with family by his side.

Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, to Doug and Klora Terry, the family moved to Muskoka when Wayne was eight. A Huck Finn character, he loved the outdoors and became a fisherman...

May 18, 2022

With sadness we grieve for her, with laughter we remember her.

Ivie May Kathleen Banks Henry passed away on May 18, 2022. She will be unimaginably missed by her children Steven Henry (Yolande), Linda Finch (Trevor) and Susan Wilson (Chris), as well as her grandchildren Shaun, Scott, Saskia, Kyle, Nicole, their spouses and her ten great-grandchildren.

May 17, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Rose on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022.  Rose leaves behind her husband Joseph; daughter Jessica & son-in-law Jim; siblings Cathy (Joe), Reg , Jason, and Alice (Scott); nieces and nephews Alissa, Craig, Reily, Ian, Xander, Jaxson, Rylan and Lauren.  Predeceased by her parents Reg and Jessie Timmins.  As per Rose's...

May 16, 2022

HRINKANIC, Jennie Dominika—passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at The Pines on May 16, 2022, in her 98th year.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Jennifer Eidt (Brad), David Hrinkanic (Shirley), as well as her grandson, Brian. She will also be greatly missed by her little dog Susie. Predeceased by...

May 14, 2022

Passed peacefully from this life to the next on Saturday, May 14th. Born December 24th, 1923, on the family farm on Ziska Road. She received her education in Bracebridge and at Secretarial School in Toronto. She worked for many years at Shier’s Lumber and was a stay-at-home mom when their sons arrived. Beginning in the 1950s she served as...

May 13, 2022

Margaret Joan Crosby, born October 26, 1936, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, at Andy's House Hospice in Port Carling with her children David Crosby and Lisa Martin by her side. Joan was the beloved daughter of Jack and Grace Martin (both predeceased); cherished sister to Marjorie Hayes (predeceased), Don Martin, Doug Martin (predeceased) and Robert Martin; treasured...

May 10, 2022

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Bracebridge Legion on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 1:00pm.

Gary Reginald Campbell

1956 - 2022

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of our brother on May 10th.

Beloved son of...

May 10, 2022

With sadness and much love, we share the passing of Mary Patricia McKenzie (O’Neill) at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on May 10, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by many who held a special place in her heart:  her children: Rob (Cheryl), Mary Lou Lefler (Tim), Lori Anne Tingey (Ian); grandchildren...