Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Woods, Dorothy Joyce –With sadness in our hearts the family of Dorothy “Joy” Woods announces her peaceful passing in her 91st year on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst, Ont.    Cherished wife of the late Bertram.  Much loved mother of Norman (Susan), Brian (Ruth), and Bradley (Dawn).  Devoted Grandma of Lindsay (Kevin), Dennis (Rachelle),...

Jan 1, 2022

Reg passed away suddenly on Monday, October 3rd in his 59th year. He was a loving son to the late Joyce Gauthier and Robert Gauthier.

He will be greatly missed by his former partner Laurie Kennedy and her children Krista and Steve Croft (Kim). He loved taking on the role of a father and raising them. Reg...

Jan 1, 2022

Daniel Paul Ballantine

September 22, 1971- December 22, 2022

After a tragic accident, Dan passed away peacefully and embraced by family on December 22, 2022.

Dan had a zest for life, was fun-loving, humorous, caring, patient, engaging, curious and generous to a fault. His authenticity and radiant charm brought every place he visited...

Jan 1, 2022

BOGART, Barnabas “Barney” John - Born in October 1953 to the parents of Aubrey & Mabel Bogart, Barnabas (Barney) John Bogart was the second of four children Linda Dunsmore (Robert), Betty Bogart (Jim) and Jim Bogart (Marianne). Barney would routinely tell his children about his walk to school (uphill both ways!) where he would start the fire to get...

Dec 31, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia “Pat” Barty (nee Smith) at home with her loving husband Brian Moyes by her side on Friday December 31 2021, at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Donna Kempling (Andy McNicol) and Elizabeth Kempling (Manolis Kypriotis), stepmother to Colleen Gignac (Peter), Sherri McNeil (Ted), honorary gramma to...

Dec 28, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jackie at her home in Vankoughnet with husband Mark by her side on Tuesday, December 28 at the age of 55.

Jackie was born in Calgary on May 20, 1966. She attended Earl Grey Elementary, Rideau Park Junior High, and Western Canada High School. During this...

Dec 27, 2021

REDNER, Gloria Jean – Passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Trillium Manor, in Orillia. She was in her 73rd year. Gloria was the cherished wife and best friend of Val, for 28 years. Beloved mother of Dwight Russon; and stepmother of Sam Redner (Louisa Fenner), Daniel Redner (Miranda), Rhonda Libby (Peter Malek), and Sarah Laferriere (Carl)....

Dec 26, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Todd Colson on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Todd leaves behind his parents; Brian and Gladys Colson. Dear brother of Milo and Cathy Young and Chris and Jennifer Colson. Predeceased by his wife Laurie Holmes. Loved and missed by stepdaughters; Jennifer Holmes (Dave), Sarah Holmes (Ron). Cherished grandfather of Genna,...

Dec 17, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Bracebridge, Ontario at the age of 81.

He was the cherished father to his sons, Christopher of Toronto, and Gregory of Edmonton.

Frank was the proud grandfather to James and Erik.

He is survived and will be missed by his brothers, John ‘Patrick’ of...

Dec 17, 2021

With the heaviest heart we announce the passing of Wanda Griffin of Utterson, Ontario. She passed at 5:45a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 peacefully in her home, holding her husband’s hand as she took her last breath after battling metastatic melanoma. She was born and raised in Bracebridge. She is survived by her husband (Paul Griffin), daughter (Taylor Ronson),...

Dec 16, 2021

Doris Christina Croker (Green), age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, December 16, 2021.

Cherished mother to Carolyn and Gwen. Loving grandmother to Kevin Sommerville, Jason Harris, Krista Stead and many great grandchildren.

Doris was a very caring wife and mother and always always put Christ first in her...

Dec 14, 2021

In his 95th year, Clifford passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 14th, 2021, in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Clifford is survived by and was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Weston). He is also survived by and was the loving father to their three children Derek (Colette), Stewart, and Leslie. Cherished grandfather to Skylar Gostick...

Dec 10, 2021

John V. Wood, of Bracebridge Muskoka died on Friday, December 10th.

John lived in the place he loved.  He loved Muskoka’s history, the land, water and, in particular, Lake Joseph where he and Jennifer built a simple panabode cottage and spent happy family summers in the 60’s and 70’s.

John was first introduced to Muskoka...

Dec 6, 2021

Passed away, with her family by her side, on Thursday, December 6, 2021, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket. She was in her 38th year. Married to the love of her life, best friend and soul mate, Kevin Firth. Cherished mother of her two children Sofia and Spencer.

Beloved daughter of Phil and Bob Smith. Loving...

Dec 5, 2021

Patricia Rushton “Pat” - Age 73, passed away peacefully December 5, 2021, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. Married to her life-long love, Michael (Mick) Rushton for 52 years; Pat & Mick lived in both England & Alberta; finally settling in Bracebridge, Ontario. Pat had an incredible quality to her that made people love her and thus...

Dec 3, 2021

“Liz”, having just celebrated her 95th birthday, died peacefully on December 3, 2021 with her daughter Carolyn, and son-in-law George by her side with the remainder of her family having said their good-byes during the preceding days.

Liz arrived in Canada in 1953. Together with Fred, whom she married 2 years later, she established a loving home...

Nov 30, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge with family by her side on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved wife to Stan for 64 years. Dear sister of Margaret (Murray) Nutt. Predeceased by her brother Bob (d. Carol). Loving mother to Jennifer (Jamie) McFadyen,...

Nov 29, 2021

ALDRIDGE, Joan Edith – Passed away suddenly, on Monday, November 29, 2021, at her home in Bracebridge. She was in her 67th year. Beloved sister of Jack, Fred, and Ron Aldridge. Loving aunt of Alexander and Rebecca Aldridge. Joan will be dearly missed.

In Joan’s memory, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association and can be...

Nov 29, 2021

Billy left us suddenly and too soon at the age of 54 to rejoin his brother from another mother, Jason Snodden to ROCK ON… as well as his two best friends who will be waiting at the gates, Nikki and Fudge.

Leaving behind to grieve him are his loving Mum Lenore Lane, his sister Wenda and husband Lance...

Nov 21, 2021

WRIGHT, Barbara Jane – Passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Royal Victoria Regional Heath Centre, in Barrie. She was in her 71st year. Beloved wife of 50 years to her best friend David Wright. Cherished mother of Jeff (Monica) and Dan (Brett) Wright. Loving grandmother of Suzanne, Sebastian, Evie, and Jack Wright. Dear sister of Bob...