Obituaries

Tom Vandenberg

Tom Vandenberg

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...

Raymond 'Dwayne' Delay

Raymond 'Dwayne' Delay

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...

Bruce Murchison

Bruce Murchison

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...

Linda Blix

Linda Blix

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...

Michael Ketch

Michael Ketch

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...

Paul Minnoch

Paul Minnoch

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,...

Donald Charters

Donald Charters

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,...

Murray Locke

Murray Locke

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,...

Roger Hogg

Roger Hogg

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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Kathleen Stewart

Kathleen Stewart

May 7, 2020

STEWART, Kathleen

1922-2020

Kathleen Estelle Stewart passed away at her home in Bracebridge, on Thursday, May 7, 2020, two days after her 98th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Jan Cunningham (Doug). Proud grandmother of Scott (Ally), Mark (Sarah), David (Kate) and Jenny (George),...

Leona Bowles

Leona Bowles

May 6, 2020

Leona June Bowles passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Bracebridge at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Sadie Brown and grew up in Flesherton, Ontario alongside her 14 brothers and sisters.

Leona was a devoted wife to the late Brian Bowles. They were married on October 21, 1961....

"Deany" Audrey Marion Golding

"Deany" Audrey Marion Golding

May 3, 2020

With love and great sadness, we said goodbye to Deany on Sunday on May 3, 2020, in her 79th year.

Beloved wife of Lenard Golding. Loving mother of Jodi Golding (Bryan Grant), Jeff Golding, and Mike Golding (Keri Staley); proud grandmother of Luke Pattman (Jennifer), Hannah Manders, Connor Grant (Julia); and jubilant great grandmother to Khenlee, Ridge,...

Scott Selley

Scott Selley

May 3, 2020

We are heartbroken to announce that Scott died suddenly and unexpectedly, after a brief illness, in his 52nd year at his home in Bracebridge, Ontario. He was predeceased by his father Jon Donald Selley. Most dearly beloved husband of Jocelyn and father of his son, Jace. Most cherished and beloved son of Jane (Fulford) Smythe, and step-son of Barry...

Donald Clement

Donald Clement

May 3, 2020

CLEMENT, Donald Glen – Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 64. He was the loved son of the late Glen and Marie Clement. Dear brother of Steve Clement (Henrike).

Don lived most of his life in Bracebridge, working for Muskoka Containerize Services and BFI Canada, both recycling...

Bernice Edwards

Bernice Edwards

May 2, 2020

EDWARDS, Verena "Bernice" (nee Goltz)

Bernice passed away suddenly at her home on Skeleton Lake, on Saturday, May 2nd in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late Bev Edwards. Loving mother of Douglas Edwards (Heather) of Muskoka, Murray Edwards (Leona) of Calgary and Gail Pillsworth (Dan) of Bolton. Grandmother of Devon, Sarah, Fraser,...

Gordon Roche

Gordon Roche

Apr 29, 2020

It is with great sadness we said goodbye on Wednesday, April 29th to Gord with his family by his side at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in his 97th yr.

Beloved husband of the late Ina (Jarvis) Roche, loving father of Barbara Roche (the late Grant Bettke) and the late Robert Roche. Step Grandfather to Brad Bettke (Shayne)....

George Loshaw

George Loshaw

Apr 28, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George, who unexpectedly passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020; at the age of 82 years. A devoted husband to Karen Loshaw (Tingey) for over 60 years. Proud father of Graham Loshaw (Donna), Brent Loshaw (Christine) and Kevin Loshaw. Loving...

Ruth Lodge

Ruth Lodge

Apr 27, 2020

Passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on April 27, 2020 at The Pines Long Term Care home in Bracebridge, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Lodge, loving mother to Kathryn Reid, (Jack Gibb), David Lodge and Steven Lodge, (Mary). A wonderful game loving Grandma to Robyn, (Ryan), Tobin (Romany), Samantha (Brad) and Travis. Proud Great Grandma...

Josef Leibrock

Josef Leibrock

Apr 26, 2020

Josef passed quietly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 26th, 2020 in his 90th year. Cherished father of Jutta (Dan) Martel and Hans (Jan) Leibrock. Loving Opa to Karin (Corey) Andress and Jason (Mel) Kinsley. Proud great-Opa to Tegan Andress, Campbell Kinsley and Miles Kinsley. Cremation has taken place.

For those who wish, memorial...

Gilles Ducharme

Gilles Ducharme

Apr 23, 2020

DUCHARME, Gilles, at age 85, passed away peacefully at the Pines in Bracebridge with his wife Iris and daughter Joanne by his side.

Gilles was the loving son of Leo and Cecile Ducharme (Sturgeon Falls) and loving brother of Gloria (Paiement) of Ottawa and Vital (Annette) of Gatineau, Quebec.

Gilles’ beautiful kind spirit and amazing...