Obituaries

Orland Beirness

Orland Beirness

Jan 27, 2020

Orland passed away at home in Raymond, with family at his side, on Monday, January 26, 2020. He was 78 years old. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Perry (Susan) and Jason. Proud grandfather of Ryan & Lily. Brother to Aubrey (Norma), Kathleen (Terry Dexter), Dale (Jackie) and the late Willard. Brother-in-law to Susie Veitch (Brian). Orland was...

John Lindstrom

John Lindstrom

Jan 26, 2020

At the age of 76, John passed away after having a heart attack, on Sunday January 26th with family by his side.

Beloved husband of Terie (Teresa Griffiths, 2002); loving father to Johnny, Karen, David and Robyn.  Proud grandfather of Connor, Kyleigh, Kaleb, and Gabriel.

John was originally from St. John's.  Even though...

Douglas Cross

Douglas Cross

Jan 25, 2020

Douglas George Cross, in his 77th year, passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on January 25, 2020 with his beloved partner Colleen Casey at his side.

Doug was a man of many colours.  In his early working years he was a successful media sales executive for CTV in Toronto.  After locating permanently to Muskoka in...

Mary Cotterell

Mary Cotterell

Jan 25, 2020

Passed away peacefully, following a recent diagnosis of cancer, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at age 74. Elaine is beloved wife to husband David Cotterell. Dear mother of Keith and Allison. Proud grandmother of Abigail, Devon, Logan and Violet. She will be missed by many dear friends in Bracebridge and throughout...

Milton Purvis

Milton Purvis

Jan 18, 2020

Passed peacefully on January 18, 2020, in his 90th year, at Castle Peak Retirement Residence in Bracebridge. Longstanding former resident of Beamsville and a Hydro One retiree. Caring husband of Elsie (Carpenter) and Doris (Ransom) (1972). Much loved father of Deb Kszan (Jim) and stepfather of Lynn Sorowka (John) and Bob Carpenter. Proud grandfather of Lindsay Zylstra (Jesse), Ryan...

Irma Lawson

Irma Lawson

Jan 14, 2020

LAWSON, Irma Jacqueline-

Peacefully, at Woods Park Long Term Care in Barrie, Ontario, on Tuesday, January 14th 2020. Irma was 84 years old. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Sliv" Lawson. Loving mother of Gerald Lawson and Perry Lawson. Proud grandmother Samantha, Travis & Leanna. Dear sister of Donna MacArthur and the late William Flood.

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H. Fae Watts

H. Fae Watts

Jan 12, 2020

WATTS, H. Fae (Skirrow) Passed away peacefully on January 12 2020. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Watts. Loving mother of Virginia and son-in-law Gregory Aljoe. Survived also by her sister Aileen Shalay (Stan), brother Gerald Skirrow (Judy), and sister-in-law Phyllis Dale.

Many heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of James Street Retirement Home in Bracebridge where Fae...

Frederick Neal "Fred"

Frederick Neal "Fred"

Jan 10, 2020

Frederick Jefferson Neal, of Rosseau, died peacefully on the morning of January 10th at his place of residence. Fred was a loving husband to Sarah (nee Ditchburn), and a caring father to Darcy (Sylvain), David (Sarah), and John (Nadine).  He will be affectionately remembered by his grandchildren Myriam, Symeon, Emily, Rachel, Oliver, Sophie, Caroline, and Audrey and great-grandchildren Joshua,...

Frank Neal

Frank Neal

Jan 7, 2020

With his family at his side loving him and supporting his choice, Frank Neal planned and completed the final step of Medical Assistance In Dying (M.A.I.D.). His illnesses were irreversible and he knew death was imminent. Without pain and in total peace Frank accepted the assistance he wished for.

That wonderful, funny man is remembered by his...

Pauline Dawson

Pauline Dawson

Jan 5, 2020

DAWSON, Pauline E.

Passed away suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Michael (Janet), Brian, Amy (Jeramy) and the late Judy. Proud grandmother of Kristin, Jeff, Dylan, Jordan, Simon, Nikita, Chelsea, William & Molly and great grandmother of Zayden...

Marlene Gibbs

Marlene Gibbs

Jan 1, 2020

GIBBS, Marlene  Diane (nee Ratkowski)

1961 – 2020

Marlene passed away at her home in Bracebridge, on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at age 59. Loving mother of Wesley Gibbs and Kelsie Nesbitt. Proud grandmother of Nevaeh. Marlene was anxiously awaiting the arrival of here second grandchild Charli. She is the...

Marie Anita "Carole" Cooper

Marie Anita "Carole" Cooper

Jan 1, 2020

COOPER, Marie Anita “Carole” (nee Beauchemin)

Carole Cooper passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on April 4, 2020, at age 68 after an all too brief, but fierce battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Cooper. Loving mother of John, David & Peter Cooper. Famously proud grandmother of Liam, Noah, Aine, Amelia, Sora,...

Elizabeth Barnes

Elizabeth Barnes

Dec 30, 2019

BARNES, Elizabeth ”Liz” – After a brief but courageous battle Liz passed away at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood on Monday, December 30, 2019 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Violet, Doug (Sandra), Carol, and John. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Dan), Matthew and Denise (Will). Great grandmother to Calla, Mica, Cedar, Clementine, Makenna, and...

Glenn Hanson

Glenn Hanson

Dec 30, 2019

Glenn Thomas Hanson

Passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Glenn was the loving husband to Sheila, amazing father to Lesley (Charlie), Carolyn (Rick). Fun loving grandfather to Haley, Mackenzie, Ava and Cohen.

Brother to Donald and Suzanne. Glenn spent 33 years in sales with Dye...

Gwendoyln "Gwen" Deforest

Gwendoyln "Gwen" Deforest

Dec 29, 2019

DeForest, Gwendolyn Mavis “Gwen”

July 3, 1929 – December 29, 2019

Passed suddenly at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Born in Park Head, near Owen Sound, where she grew up and worked. Gwen is the loving wife of Gerald of Bracebridge. Dear mother of John DeForest and Suzanne DeForest (Dean Pheonix). Proud grandmother of...

Joan Mckenzie

Joan Mckenzie

Dec 29, 2019

McKenzie, Joan Louise

The McKenzie family is sad to announce the passing of Joan at Belleville General Hospital on Sunday December 29th, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Kenneth (Nancy) and the late Ann Louise. Cherished grandmother of Nighthawk, Kimberly and David. Proud great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dawn Pearcy (Pete). Missed by nieces...

Ronald Jackson

Ronald Jackson

Dec 27, 2019

Peacefully at home with his wife by his side on December 27, 2019 at the age of 70.  Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Beeley).  Cherished father of Melissa (Mike), Alycia (Mike), Krista (Chance), Melissa (Adam) and Amanda.  Loved grandfather of Dan and Brandon and loving Papa to Dorian, Danielle, Kendra, Caden, Gage, Jackson, Kailey, Rayana, Marley, Gemma, Morgan and...

John Irwin

John Irwin

Dec 22, 2019

Peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care home, Bracebridge, ON in his 85th year, with family by his side, on Sunday December 22, 2019. Beloved Husband of Sue Irwin (predeceased 2013).  Loving Father of Dan Irwin and Catherine MacDonald (Sean).  Proud "Grandpa John" of Jacob (Emily), Amanda (Ryan), Trenton and Hope.  Adored Great Grandpa, "Papa John" of Rosalee, Anakin,...

Don Coates

Don Coates

Dec 21, 2019

Donald Glenwood Coates was born in Orillia, on May 16, 1943, to Etheleyn and Glen Coates. They moved to Bracebridge in 1946, where Don attended the local schools. He played hockey and was involved in Air Cadets, where he won a scholarship to obtain his private pilot’s licence.

He graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Business Administration...

Evan Gostick

Evan Gostick

Dec 21, 2019

GOSTICK, Evan-Lindsay

Evan passed away suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at age 58. Cherished son of Edna and the late Lloyd Gostick. Loving father of Evan Tyler Gostick, Travis Keon Gostick and Kyle McIntyre. Proud grandfather of Logan. Brother of Joanne, Brian and sister in law Greta. Predeceased by brothers...