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Ivan Orff

Ivan Orff

May 7, 2022

Ivan Orff

Passed away suddenly in his home on May 7, 2022 at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Florianna. Ivan is survived by 2 daughters Sherri Petch, Cathy Reddy (Jason)

3 grandchildren’s Olivia, Jack and Ethan Brother Keith (Doreen) Gonneau Sister Pat (Gord) Sinclair. Ivan was a Lion member and a Legion member...

Thomas Prentice

Thomas Prentice

May 1, 2022

Prentice, Thomas Howard

May 5, 1946 - May 1, 2022

Thom passed away peacefully at Huntsville Hospital on Sunday May 1, 2022, after suffering a massive stroke just shy of his 76th birthday.

Thom will be missed by his wife of almost 44 years, Jane Ruttan. Proud father of Levi Prentice and Kurt...

Mildred Goodfellow

Mildred Goodfellow

Apr 30, 2022

GOODFELLOW, Mildred Anne (Anderson)—Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in her 85th year. Born to Lucy and Cecil Anderson on August 25, 1937, in Morinus, Ontario. Predeceased by her loving husband Donald of 50 years (August 2008).

Loving Mother of Leslie, Michele (Stephen), Greg, Mary (Doug), and Dave (Jennifer). Treasured Grandmother of Dara...

Helen Macnaughtan

Helen Macnaughtan

Apr 26, 2022

MacNaughtan (Bays), Helen passed peacefully at South Lake Hospital, Newmarket on April 26, 2022 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late James D. MacNaughtan. Survived by their children Janette (Siomonn), Tim (Paola), George (Karen), Caroline Boyes (Casey), and David (Elaine). Eldest sister of the late Beverley Kirkpatrick and Valerie Rose and loving grandmother to Conor, Liam, Mariza, Anita,...

Robert La Rose

Robert La Rose

Apr 25, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) La Rose, announce his passing of a sudden heart attack on April, 25th, 2022, in Huntsville.

When Bob, as a teenager, shared with Marianne his love of climbing white pine trees as a little boy to hear the wind whistle through the trees on the Muskoka...

Joseph Dufton

Joseph Dufton

Apr 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Joseph Henry Dufton has passed away. Joe was a vibrant, humorous, energetic husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who lived an amazing life. On April 23, 2022 Joe passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital after sustaining a fall. Joe was loved and appreciated by everyone who knew him. His signature quick...

William Berry

William Berry

Apr 23, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held at The Pinegrove Fellowship Church on Saturday, September 10th, 2022 at 11 AM. Located at 295 Taylor Rd, Bracebridge, ON, with a reception to follow.

It is with heartfelt sadness that our family mourns the passing of William John Berry at Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa in Bracebridge on Saturday...

Dianne Chatillon

Dianne Chatillon

Apr 22, 2022

Dianne passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on April 22 with her family by her side.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Tina Chatillon (Craig Roberts) and Nicole Lawrence (Bill Lawrence); grandchildren Taylor,  Brooke, Liam, Emily, David, Kali and Corey; her former spouse Gary Chatillon; sister Cindy. As well as her nieces and nephews,...

Emily Grant

Emily Grant

Apr 22, 2022

Emily was raised in Hamilton, Ontario, along with her brother, Robert and two sisters, Mary, and Pauline.

Emily moved to Bracebridge in 1969 with her three young children. While raising her three children, Emily was employed in different roles at the Bracebridge Hospital. She eventually trained as Registered Nurse Assistance and was steadfast in her commitment to...

Michael Howe

Michael Howe

Apr 18, 2022

Michael William Howe passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on April 18, 2022, in his 80th year. He was predeceased by his parents John and Eva Howe, as well as his siblings John Howe and Joan Thompson. Survived by his brother-in-law Bill Thompson. He was the dear uncle to many nieces and nephews: Chris (Stacey), Brock,...

Christina Carr

Christina Carr

Apr 16, 2022

Christina Sharron Carr was born in a little town in Northern Ontario called Matheson, and later moved to Larder Lake with her three siblings, Gordon (Jose) Lehman, Sharene (Tom) Barnett, and Cheryl, who passed at a young age.

She was adventurer, moving to Muskoka, Toronto, Sarnia, Northern Ontario, and Alberta. She was willing to work as almost...

Maureen Moran

Maureen Moran

Apr 14, 2022

It is with extreme sorrow and sadness to announce the passing of this lovely lady in her 83rd year.  She was the much-loved wife of 57 years to Dr. Tony Moran, and proud mother of Jolyon, Amanda, and Keith.

She was born in Carlisle, UK, the only daughter of the late George and Edna Clow. She entered the...

Dorothy Hammond

Dorothy Hammond

Apr 12, 2022

On April 12, 2022, Dorothy Sarah Jane (Miller) Hammond passed away peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling, Ontario. Daughter of Robert Harold "Harry" Miller and Viola Mayhew of Clear Lake, born November 1, 1936, in Sand Lake (near Kearney, Ontario).

Pre-deceased by her husband, Vern and her brother, Bill, of Bracebridge. She was a telephone operator in Bracebridge before...

Phyllis Rennie

Phyllis Rennie

Apr 11, 2022

On November 20, 1930 in Toronto, Phyllis Nadean Giles entered this world.  On April 11, 2022, she was reunited with mom (Hazel), dad (Albert), the love of her life husband Bill, her dearest son Jimmy, siblings (Frank and Kathleen).

Mom's life was so full and there is so much more to tell, but this is the "Coles...

Calvin Morrison

Calvin Morrison

Apr 10, 2022

Friday May 6th 2022- Cal loved summer, country living and sunshine. Our family will ensure that his ashes are scattered in the places he loved most, where his spirit can be free and happy again. We will hear his song in the warm, “summer breeze”, where the “cool grass grows”. He will live in our hearts and “shower...

Thomas Mcnaughton

Thomas Mcnaughton

Apr 8, 2022

It is with heavy and saddened hearts we tell you the passing of our dear brother Tom (Tommy, Tom Head, Tom Tom) McNaughton in his 75th year. A very special person since his birth on May 1st, 1947. He is for certain mowing down on a BigMac in the sky with fries no salt or maybe salt is OK...

Christina Osmond And Baby Colton

Christina Osmond And Baby Colton

Apr 7, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christina Jade Osmond and her unborn son Colton.

Chrissy's love of life and warm-hearted nature will remain in the hearts of those who loved her dearly.

Christina is the adored daughter of Dave and Caroline Osmond (Grandparents of Colton), Loved fiancee of Alex (Father of baby...

Russell Riddell

Russell Riddell

Apr 6, 2022

Russell James Riddell, 68, born on May 8, 1953, in Toronto, passed away on April 6, 2022 peacefully with his wife at his side at The Pines, Bracebridge, Ontario.  Survived is his beloved wife Cheryl Riddell.

A Celebration of Life for Russ will take place on May 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Bracebridge Salvation Army...

Pauline Richardson

Pauline Richardson

Apr 6, 2022

Pauline Violet Richardson (nee Sowman) born March 15, 1929 passed away with family by her side at the Pines Long Term Care Home on April 6, 2022 in her 94th year.

She leaves behind her sons Jim (Lorie), Dave (Terry), Mike (Robin) and daughter Lori (Grant).  She loved her grandchildren Kristen, Kenzie, Owen, Candice and Tyler, and...

Melanie Moffat

Melanie Moffat

Apr 5, 2022

Melanie Joanne Moffat, 52, died peacefully on April 5, 2022 at the Toronto General Hospital following a rejection of the transplanted lungs she gratefully received in 2017. She faced her death without fear, knowing how deeply she was loved both here and in the life to come.  Melanie is profoundly missed by her parents and step-parents Jeanne Moffat and...

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