Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

ROCHE, Barbara (nee Herrler)

May 17, 1946 – June 20, 2020

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Barbara on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved wife of Nick. Dear mother of Stephen Tobin Roche (Stephanie) and David Jordan Roche. Cherished grandmother of Chase...

Jun 17, 2020

Audrey passed away peacefully after a brief illness at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital surrounded by Bruce and family.

Beloved wife of Bruce Danard.  Mom to Rob (Carolyn) Jones, Karen Danard (Peter Eng), Julene Jones (Jim Harkiss), Paul Danard, and Sherri Jones (Chris Richardson).  Gran to Jason (Jill), Saralyn (Matt), Brady (Leah), Katie, Isaac, Mahal, Roslyn & Destiny.  Great Gran...

Jun 15, 2020

Gregory Francis Butler, age 72 passed away at home on Monday, June 15th in Bracebridge. Greg was with his wife, Cynthia and daughter, Andrea, when he passed. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Broderick). They celebrated 50 years of marriage in October of last year.

Greg was born on July 1st, 1947 in Toronto, ON. He...

Jun 13, 2020

Passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family and pets. Loving partner of Fay Green, cherished father of Laura Kitchen and Jay Jorgensen. Dear grandfather of Joshua, Samantha and Matthew. Survived by his sister Anita (Ron) Quick of Williams Lake, B.C., Brother Ernest Sorensen and Sister Tammy Sorensen of Port Hardy, B.C.

Many people knew Leif...

Jun 12, 2020

Passed peacefully on Friday June 12, 2020 at the Pines in Bracebridge, Ontario at the young age of 92.  Dad was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 14, 1927 to Esther and Jimmy Moultray.  He was loving husband to our mother the late June Patricia Moultray (1928-94).  He is survived by his children and their spouses, Carol (David) Callingham and...

Jun 9, 2020

Of Tara, suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Centre -Chesley on Tuesday June 9, 2020. Gary Donald Hall at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband to Linda Mary Hall (nee Nottingham). Devoted father of Julie Lynne Hall-Sorensen (Mark Sorensen), and Laura Marie Hall.

Private family arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel,...

Jun 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing on Thursday, June 4, 2020 of Duncan Edward Brown in Bracebridge at the age of 86. Dunc was born in Mactier on March 31, 1934. Dunc married Jean Middlebrook in October 1962, they were married 57 years. They have two daughters, Donna Brown and Laurie Ruttle (David) and two...

Jun 2, 2020

Sandy Boyce of Brackenrig passed away suddenly on June 2, 2020 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in her 80th year. Sandy was born at Bourlamaque Quebec in the spring of 1941 and attended Elementary and Secondary School in Port Carling. She began her training as a nurse at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Orillia in 1959 and graduated in 1962....

Jun 2, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Barry Lynn on Tuesday, June 02, 2020. Barry was born on August 7th, 1946, he was in his 73rd year. Son to Richard and Lilian Lynn. Barry will forever be in the heart of his daughter Taylor and will be missed by his friends and...

May 30, 2020

Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman White. Loving mother of Angela Card, and Tanya Groenevelt (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Tristen Groenevelt. Sadly missed by all of her Card brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service is being held at...

May 30, 2020

Passed peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Beloved mother of Franz. Special thank you to my girl Pamela, Dr. Cross and the caring staff of the Pines for their excellent support and help on Hermi’s journey. A private service will be held at a later date.

May 26, 2020

VANDENBERG, Antonius Joseph “Tom”

Tom passed away at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at age 80. Beloved husband of Elisabeth “Els” Vandenberg of Bracebridge. Loving father of Marius (Monica), Tom (Denise) Coby (Michael), Rob (Eydie), Maria and Liz. His is the proud grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 2. Tom was...

May 22, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Dwayne on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. Dwayne was in his 66th year. Left to mourn are his parents Raymond and Ellen Delay (nee Zabor). He was the dear brother of David, Gary (Cindy), Michael (Trish), Linda (Darryl), Ruthann (d. Pat), Cheryl (d. George) and...

May 20, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20th in his 87th year. He was the beloved husband, partner and best friend to his wife, Dorothy. Childhood sweethearts, Bruce and Dorothy were married on August 18, 1956 and would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this year. Bruce cherished his family and was the much loved dad to son Bryan and...

May 20, 2020

Linda Kristin Blix (née Allen) was born in The Pas, Manitoba on October 14, 1947, and peacefully passed away May 19, 2020, in Muskoka, Ontario after a long, brave fight against two kinds of cancer. She grew up in Winnipeg and moved to Toronto in 1970 to join the love of her life, Danny Blix. They married and with...

May 19, 2020

On Tuesday May 19th, 2020 Micheal Ketch passed away at his home in Bracebridge. Mike was the son of Euneata Arnold and Allen Ketch(predeceased). Mike was born May 23,1967 he was 52. Mike will be fondly remembered and missed by his family and friends, especially his best friends Quavo and Roxy. There will be a celebration of life at...

May 16, 2020

Paul passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Bracebridge Hospital from complications after a prolonged battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He fought well and bravely and, as his many friends can imagine, he kept his sense of humour throughout. He will be forever in the hearts of his wife Fran, his children David and Mary,...

May 14, 2020

Donald Alexander Charters July 17, 1923-May 14, 2020 Passed away peacefully in Muskoka at the age of 96. Just two months shy of  his 97th birthday. Don was a Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II stationed in Scotland. He worked with his father Morris and brother Ken in the family business, M.C.Charters & Sons,...

May 10, 2020

Passed away after 95 years of a life well lived. Survived by his wife Ann of 69 years of marriage. Beloved father of Barbara and Neil (Bracebridge, ON), Jennifer and Arthur (Barrie, ON), Andrew (deceased 1963) and Peter and Lisa (Barrie, ON). Devoted PaPa to 13 grandchildren (Brandon, Brittany, Bryson, Alyssa, McKenzie, Emily, Simon, Clare, Laura, Adrienne,...

May 8, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8th, 2020 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Don (Jenn), Sandra Garvey (Elliot) and Brian (Jocelyn). Cherished Grandpa of Hayden, Alexis, Lukas and Finley. Dear friend of John DeLang. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Roger will be announced at a later date.

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