Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Smith). Loving father of Wendy (John), Fred (Jennifer) and Tammy. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Aiden. Fred was predeceased by his parents John and Thelma Bailey, and his brothers Walter and Larry. He is survived by his sister...

Jan 23, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. She was in her 87th year. Jill was the beloved wife of Clifford Earl Morrow for 65 years. Cherished mother of the late Michael, and of the late Kimberley. Loving sister of the late Richard “Dick” Taylor (Joyce). In keeping with Jill’s wishes, cremation has...

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Clive Brown passed away peacefully in his home on the afternoon of January 20th,

2021, after celebrating his 50th birthday this past June.  He spent his final days surrounded

by loved ones, looking at photographs and reminiscing about days past.

Clive is survived by his sibling Susan and partner Greg,...

Jan 17, 2021

SPARKS, Bruce

It is with heavy hearts the family of Bruce announce his passing on Sunday January 17, 2021 at his home in Bracebridge. He was 88 years old.

Bruce leaves behind his wife Olivia (nee Kelly), daughter Susan and son-in-law Tim Cholvat, son Stuart and daughter-in-law- Nena Sparks, and grandchildren Kelly and...

Jan 17, 2021

Marlene Ann Terry (nee Insley)

1953-2021

It is with great sadness the family of Marlene Ann Terry announces her sudden passing after a brief illness. She spent her last days in the care of Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Toronto in 1953 she spent her summers...

Jan 15, 2021

Lindsay, Edward Graham

Edward Graham Lindsay passed away peacefully at the age of 99 from heart failure at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario on January 15, 2021. Ted was born on September 4, 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Fred and Mildred Lindsay and brother of Bunny. In his young adulthood...

Jan 14, 2021

It is with heavy hearts the family of Rod announce his passing on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge. He was in his 83rd year.

Rod leaves behind his wife Judy (nèe Huggard) and his daughters Gwen Holmes (Alan) and Colleen Lewis (Gary). He is pre-deceased by his daughter Tina. Much loved...

Jan 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2020, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 84. Dad was a member of the Orillia Knights of Columbus (a past grand knight), and the President and Coach of the Orillia CYO Hockey Association for many years. In their later years, he and mom retired to Bracebridge.

Jan 10, 2021

BRETTLE, Joyce Eileen (nee Sills) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 10, 2021, at home in Port Carling, surrounding by her family. She was in her 87th year.

Loving mother of Rob Brettle (Robin) and Jane Rieger (Mike), proud Nana of Alex and Kelsey, she will be remembered for her unconditional love and support, her sharp...

Jan 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Catherine (Cathy) Ann Foreman on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the age of 52. Cathy was the proud mother of Paige Foreman, Corey Foreman, grandmother for Andrew (Drew) Foreman, and fiancée to John (Jack) Frederickson. She is survived by her mother Linda Church (McDonald), and brother Ryan...

Jan 4, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Douglas Wilson following a short illness, on Monday, January 4, 2021 in his 73rd year. Doug leaves behind to mourn, his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna (nee Hudema). He will be dearly missed by his siblings Don, Carol Robertson (Kim), Peter (Veronica), Jim (Vivanne). Brother-in-law...

Jan 3, 2021

Passed away peacefully at her home in Bracebridge on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 in her 88th year. Ruth was the loving wife of Greg Welch. Cherished mother of Karen (Ray), Dale (Margy) and Kevin. Stepmother of Duane (Cindy) Welch. Dear grandmother of Raymond, Calvin (Charlotte), Trevor (Samantha), Nicholas, Kevin Junior and Brandon (Meghan). Step- grandmother of Amber, Crystal, DJ...

Jan 2, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of Doug Noble, who crossed over peacefully in his sleep, with two of his children by his side. Survived by his wife Frances Noble. Loving father of Nathan (Jennifer), Lindsay (Adam), and Stacey. Proud grandfather of Adelaide, Raven, and Todd. Much loved brother to Diane (Bill).

Doug was...

Jan 1, 2021

CURRY, Edna May - Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores on Monday, August 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Curry (1992). Loving Mother of Gerry, David, Linda, the late Mary Jane, Marjory, Charlie and the late Steve. Dear sister of Alice, Dorothy (the late George), and Florence. Predeceased by siblings John, George, Claire, Stella, and Roy.

Jan 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected, yet peaceful passing of Audrey Meyer on Thursday, June 3rd at her home. Audrey was in her 97th year.

Dear wife of the late Gordon Meyer. She will be dearly missed by her children; Donna (Tom), Linda (Dennis), Daniel (Raja), Sandy (Mac), Shirley (Paul), Lori (Ken), and...

Jan 1, 2021

Linda Alice Skinner (February 28, 1950 to March 18, 2021) - There is simply no way to say goodbye to our beautiful, vibrant, brilliant family wizard, Linda Alice Skinner. Loved and will be greatly missed by husband Ed Skinner, sisters Jessie Ann Mason (Jerry), Catherine Edith Lodge (Gerry), sisters-in-laws Shirley Elliott, Anne Wretham; her extended family of cousins, nieces,...

Dec 28, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, at the age of 93.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Leslie Childs, who predeceased Olive in 2009. Cherished Mother of Richard (Anne Marie), and Rhonda (Paul) Duff. Loving Grandmother of Catharine (Mike), Curtis (Barbara), Susan (Jesse), Leslie (Jack), Robert (Tamar),...

Dec 27, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jolly of Bracebridge, where she passed, on Sunday, December 27th, 2020. Soulmate of Jim for 64 years.

Loving Mom to James (Crystal), & Kathie (Dave). Gramma to Lindsay, & Jaimie (McKenzie), Victoria (James), & Steven (Maria). Proud GG to Scarlette, True, Carter, Ava, & Ophelia....

Dec 26, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Koudijs after a brief struggle with cancer on December 26, 2020 at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend John in 2010. Cherished mother of John (Elisabeth), Betty (Keith), and Peggy (Wayne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rachel,...

Dec 24, 2020

HARTILL, James (Jim) Stanley – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was 82.

Jim was born in Toronto to the late Stan and Dorothy Hartill on May 10, 1938.

He graduated from the University of Toronto as an electrical engineer in 1961 before a long...