Obituaries

Oct 28, 2019

Pamela passed away at South Memorial Hospital on Monday October 28th, 2019. Loving mother of Cassie Graham and Deacon Graham. Beloved daughter of Freda and Wayne Peacock. Cherished sister of Andrew (Shelley Woodrow), Tony (Rhondi), Amanda (Brent Hillman), Cassie and Angel. Lovingly remembered by partner Herbert Graham and his mother Irene Kerr, his father Marvin Graham (Zilia) and his...

Oct 28, 2019

van Ekelenburg, John

John passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Centre, Bracebridge. Predeceased by his first wife Maria and second wife Joyce Ann. John leaves behind his children Rick (Cathy), Francesca (Ian Moreau), Angelica (Barry Sword) and the late Bernard and father-in-law to Christine. Step-father to Susan (Brian), Cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Lindsay, Jessica, Shannon, Shawn,...

Oct 25, 2019

Cheryl passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores after a brief illness. Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Beverley John Cope and Jessie Mabel Fry. Sister of Dawn Stephen (Morley). Aunt of Leann (Brad) Wallace, Richard (Jen) Stephen and Great Aunt of Mitchell and Julie Wallace, Tyler and Alexander Stephen.

Cheryl was raised in Port Carling and despite her...

Oct 24, 2019

Bates, Michael Thomas - passed away at his home in Bracebridge on Thursday October 24, 2019.  Predeceased by his parents Victor and Rose.  Remembered by his friend Garnet Beaudry.  Cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held.  Condolences may be left at www.reynoldsfuneral.com.

Oct 24, 2019

If you are reading this, I have shuffled off this mortal coil, slid down the curtain and joined the choir invisibule!  If you don’t know what I am referring to then I will tell you, as I have always told my daughters, to go and look it up.  All my life (and much to the vexation of my good...

Oct 22, 2019

Haight, Ruth Helen

Passed suddenly on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019, in her 72nd year. Beloved mother of son Allan Keall (Vicki), and daughter Julie Keall (Dan). Loving Grandmother of Karly and Abby. Cherished sister of Brenda McKay (John), Barbara Campbell, Rhonda Maudsley (Peter), Sister-in-law to Brenda and predeceased by Michael Haight. Caring Aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Oct 21, 2019

Calvert, Inez Elizabeth- Monday October 21, 2019, Inez passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge with her devoted friend Sheila by her side. Inez was born on Valentine's day in Toronto in 1923 living to the age of 96.  Beloved mother of sons predeceased Richard Calvert, Paul Calvert (Anita) and daughter Laura Romano. Loving...

Oct 17, 2019

Passed away suddenly, at his home in Bracebridge, on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at age 64. Beloved husband of Ann of Bracebridge. Loving father of Ryan (Kaylan), Rob and Krista (Shane Jackson). Proud grandfather of Ronan, Abigail, Sydney, Bradley & Kaylee. Dear brother of Albert (Sue), Mitch and Mike (Donna). Mark was an avid fisherman and up at the dawns...

Oct 1, 2019

In the early hours of October 1, 2019, God answered the prayers of Emily May Wood (nee Holton) and called her home while she slept at Nipising Manor, Corbiel. Emily would tell you that she was 100 years, 8 months and 14 days old.

Born on January 17, 1919 second of  four children of William and Gertrude Holton...

Sep 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) De Fabrizio.  Born in Poggiardo, Italy on October 1st, 1927, Joe led a full and active life until his passing on Saturday, September 28th.

Joe’s life was full of challenge and adventure. His mother passed away early in his life and his father left...

Sep 26, 2019

Our sweet mother Penny went to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at age 73.  Penny was born to John & Olive (Fieldhouse) Turley on November 18, 1945 in Etwell, (Chaffey Township) Ontario.

Dear mother to Sharie (Aaron), Patti (Mark), Julie, Ross (Kimberley) and Riley.  Beloved grandmother to...

Sep 24, 2019

Sawdon, Robert Anthony- Passed peacefully at his residence in Barrie on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in his 96th year.  Beloved husband of the late Madge Sawdon. Dear father of Richard (Sandra) of the Netherlands, Katherine Sawdon of Toronto and Vicki Sawdon of Bradford. Loving grandfather to Elizabeth Sawdon of Bradford. Great Grandfather of Masi Zimmerman. Predeceased by brothers Lawrence...

Sep 22, 2019

LEE, Carol "Sandra"

Sandra died peacefully at the Village of Taunton Mills, in Whitby, Ontario, on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at age 73. Dearest daughter of the late Ernie & Violet Lee. Loving sister of Elwood and his wife Lynda of Whitby. Aunt to Jeff (Lisa), Darrin (Kristie) and Brad (Jenn). Great Aunt to Mackenzie, Caitlin, Trisha,...

Sep 19, 2019

Gregory Scott Cameron, passed away suddenly on September 19th, 2019, at 61 years of age. His parents Charles Eric Cameron and Barbara Ann Cameron both deceased. Greg was the loving father of Alexander. He devoted 40 years of service to the Port Carling Muskoka Lakes Fire Department as a fireman and eventually becoming the Fire Chief.  He will be...

Sep 17, 2019

Moore, George William- George William Moore passed away suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on September 17th, 2019 in his 75th year.  His wife Sandra of 39 years and sister Suzanne at his side.  He worked most of his life for Trillium Lakelands District Board of Education at BMLSS.  He was born to Clarence and Mary (Naismith) Moore...

Sep 15, 2019

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Sep 11, 2019

MacKay, Larry William -   Passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Diane for 58 years. Loving father of Bill (Rhonda), Brenda, Sandra (Mark), Jen (Tim) and Brad (Sarah). Much loved grandfather and tease to William, Jessica, Michael, Nicholas, Bridgette, and Brea....

Sep 10, 2019

Mitschke, Guenter passed away September 10th, 2019 at the age of 89. Born May 4th, 1930, in Berlin Germany, immigrating to Canada in 1954. Predeceased by wife Elfriede Mitschke 1995 of Huntsville, Ontario, Dear Father of Diana and Dimitrie (David) of London Ontario and Raymond Mitschke (Michelle) of Huntsville, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by partner of 19 years Valerie J....

Sep 10, 2019

Patricia Marilyn Varty (nee Knechtel) passed away at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst on September 10, 2019 in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Varty.  Loving mother of Paul, Michael (Catherine) and Valerie (Gerry) Bird.  Cherished grandmother of Robert (Olivia), Heather, Andre, Daniel, Claire and Pauline.

A Celebration of Patricia’s life will be held on Saturday,...

Sep 8, 2019

TUBMAN, Benjamin John "Ben"

Ben passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Boothby) of Bracebridge. Loving father of Johnathon (Amanda) of Bracebridge and Benji (Sophia) of Collingwood. Ben is the proud grandfather of Robert, Andrew, Steven, Isabella and a grand-baby on the way. Son of Anne and...