Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, in Bracebridge.  He is survived by his two children, Shannon and Ryan, and nine grandchildren Ella, Christopher, Grace, Ruby, Nicole, Heidi, Timothy, Samuel, and Lily.

A loving father and doting grandfather, he never missed an opportunity to spoil those he loved with gifts from Lee Valley or to sing happy...

Feb 9, 2022

On February 9, 2022, Lann, Tracey and Dawn lost their mother. Her passing at 89 years should not have been a surprise, but we are in shock because we were so immersed in her loving presence we believed in her immortality.  Marilyn Anne Smyth (nee Morin) … known as Marnie to dad and friends, and Marlene to her beloved...

Feb 6, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mom Bev, on Sunday February 6, 2022, at the age of 95.  She is predeceased by her husband Clifford and survived by her children Debbie and Bob (Debi), and grandchildren David, Emily and Matthew.

Bev was born and raised in Toronto. Music filled their home,...

Feb 6, 2022

BALODIS, Regina (Vitols) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Fairvern Nursing Home, in Huntsville. Regina was born on September 10, 1924, in Daugavpils, Latvia. She was proud of her childhood ballet dancing in the Opera House in Riga.

Regina was a nurse in London, England, after the War and then came to Canada,...

Feb 6, 2022

GIBSON, Hugh George – Passed away at his home in Bracebridge, on Sunday, February 6, 2022, he was in his 89th year.

Hugh was the beloved husband of 66 years, to Beulah (nee Aldred). Cherished father of Robert (Patricia) Gibson and the late Karen (d. 2013). Loving grandfather of Gordon, Richard (Aggie), and Jennifer (Dave). Proud great grandfather of Nathan,...

Feb 4, 2022

TAYLOR, Eleanor Marjorie Gail (Kingshott) - Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community, in Gravenhurst, with family by her side, on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was in her 84th year. Eleanor will be greatly missed by her two children Arlene and Darren Taylor (Dawn), five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Eleanor was the beloved wife,...

Feb 3, 2022

ROSS, Florence Agnes – Passed away peacefully, in the early morning of Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, in Gravenhurst. She was in her 96th year. Florence was the beloved sister of the late Rev. Alan Ross, and cherished sister-in-law of Joyce Ross. Loving aunt of Jamie (Chantelle), Lizanne Harvey (Don), Cameron (Nicole) and the late...

Feb 2, 2022

Passed away in his 95th year on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Muskoka Shores Care Community, after a decline in health over the last year.

John was predeceased by his siblings Martha Jane Watson (Harry), Norma McKenzie (Gordon), Flora Crockford (Russell), Wilbert “Pat” Gallaugher and Earl Gallaugher. Survived by his sisters-in-law Beth Gallaugher and Shirley Gallaugher as...

Feb 1, 2022

A very special and beautiful lady, Fran Avison (nee Housley), age 100, passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on February 1, 2022.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arnold Willson Avison, in 1983. She leaves behind her dear niece Kathryn (Avison) Walker, husband Scott, and grandniece Kailey Avison Walker.

Fran celebrated her...

Feb 1, 2022

It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Paul at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on February 1, 2022. Paul will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia and his children Peter (Wendy), Scott (Karen) and Shelley Eccles (Norman) as well as his loving brother John, nephew Kevin and his 5 grandchildren and 12...

Jan 31, 2022

William (Bill) George Tannahill passed peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, in his 87th year, on January 31, 2022. His passing is mourned by Mary Elizabeth (Bell), his beloved wife of 60 years and his son, Provincial Constable William Alexander Tannahill (Kathleen), of Bracebridge. Bill was a loving grandfather to MacGregor (Renée), Keegan and Jordyn. He is survived...

Jan 30, 2022

GARVEY, Margaret Catherine (nee Tobin) – Passed away peacefully, at her home in Midland, on Sunday, January 30, 2022, with family by her side. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday.

Margaret was the cherished mother of Janet Galbraith (Rick), Charlotte Conard, and Karen Reid (the late Glenn). She will be sadly missed by Brian Garvey, with...

Jan 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Cecilia Fitzmaurice announces her peaceful passing on Sunday January 30th at the age of 97.

Mary was born in Germania on June 30, 1924.   She is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Patrick Carleton and her siblings Victorine, Alice, Frank, and Helena. Mary is survived by her...

Jan 29, 2022

GUPPY, George Arthur - It is with great sadness that we share the sudden and tragic passing of George, in Burk's Falls, on Saturday January 29, 2022. Beloved best friend and husband of 36 years to Carolyn Guppy (Mueller). Cherished father and role model of Michael (Tonia) and Andrew (Emily). He is also survived by his father Robert Guppy,...

Jan 27, 2022

Internment and Celebration of Life - Herb (Al) Spencer

Family and friends of the late Herbert (Al) Spencer are invited to attend a brief internment ceremony on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1 pm. Internment will be at the Bracebridge Municipal Cemetery, 19 Lilac Lane, Bracebridge, Ontario.  Following the internment, everyone...

Jan 26, 2022

On January 26, 2022, Neil Flett died peacefully at the Pines in Bracebridge, with his wife Patsy and son David by his side.

His family is grateful for the kindness and warmth of the staff at the Pines, especially in his final few days.

Neil was always generous with his time to help his family...

Jan 25, 2022

DYER, Violet Eva “Vi” (nee Hammell) - Died peacefully, at Muskoka Landing Huntsville, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Vi was in her 97th year. Born in Bracebridge to Thomas John Hammell and Eva Agnes Hammell, she was the youngest of seven children: Margaret, Archibald, John, Melvin, Mabel, and Gordon, all predeceased. The Hammell farm, where she grew up, was...