Obituaries

Penny Joiner

Penny Joiner

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...

Robert Sawdon

Robert Sawdon

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...

Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee

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,...

Gregory Cameron

Gregory Cameron

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...

George Moore

George Moore

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...

Bogdan Ivic

Bogdan Ivic

Sep 15, 2019

Imenu, Oceta, Sina, Svetega,

duha amin biuste boi

Forever

William Mackay

William Mackay

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....

Patricia Varty

Patricia Varty

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,...

Guenter Mitschke

Guenter Mitschke

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....

Ben Tubman

Ben Tubman

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...

Arthur Hall

Arthur Hall

Sep 4, 2019

Arthur Melvyn Hall

On September 18, 1927, Arthur Melvyn Hall was born in Sharon, Ontario, son of the late Frederick Hall and Daisy Ward Hall.  Arthur attended Public School in Sharon and from age 14 took over the family farm.  On September 14, 1957 he married Beverly Anne Smith and together they raised their family on the...

Yvonne Broughton

Yvonne Broughton

Sep 3, 2019

Broughton, Yvonne Jean

It is with great sadness that the family of Yvonne Jean Broughton announces her passing after a lengthy battle with cancer on September 3rd, 2019, at the age of 74 years. Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her children, Richard (Leanne), Charmaine (Greg) and Meagan (Scott), her 6 grandchildren Tyler, Colgan (named after...

James Wheeler

James Wheeler

Aug 27, 2019

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the death of our dear Jim, our rock, at the Pines, on August 27th, 2019.  Survived by his wife, Claudette, daughter Danielle (Tim), granddaughters Jaimie, Lindsey (John), Jennifer (Andrew), great grandsons Colton, Grayden and great granddaughter, Charlotte.  Also, left to mourn him are his sister-in-law Chic Medhurst (Alf),...

Barbara Boudreau

Barbara Boudreau

Aug 27, 2019

Boudreau, Barbara passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019 at Muskoka Shores in her 75th year. Beloved mother of Brian, Lori Ann and Shannon.  Cherished grandchildren of 8 and 7 great grandchildren.  Those who knew Barbara knew how loving and kind her heart was. She took joy in the happiness of others. Always there to lend a helping hand. Honoring Barbara’s wishes cremation has taken place. Barbara...

Mary Peacock

Mary Peacock

Aug 26, 2019

PEACOCK, Mary Robertina Mae (Vincent) – Passed away at Muskoka Shores Care Community on Monday, August 26, 2019 in her 98th year. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Glen. Loving mother of John, Wayne (Freda), George (Noreen), Glenna Bannister (Ed), and the late Clarence. Cherished grandmother of 25 and great-grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Sue Loshaw,...

Douglas Matchett

Douglas Matchett

Aug 26, 2019

Douglas Russell Matchett

Doug Matchett passed away early Monday August 26th, 2019 at the age of 76. Born September 10, 1942 in Milford Bay- Monk Township. Beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Lou Matchett. Cherished Father to Martin Matchett (Angie) and Ivy Cameron. He was dearly loved by grandchildren Kayla and Kenny Matchett, and Spencer and Russell Cameron....

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Aug 24, 2019

SMITH, Janet Lois - Passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her home in Milford Bay, with family by her side. Janet was the beloved wife of Ken Lee. Loving mother of James, Jamie (Jamie), Kyle (Jessica), and Shane (Sarah). Cherished grandmother of Scarlett and Zoey. Loved daughter of Robert and the late Lois McIntyre. Dear sister of...

Melanie Gibbesh

Melanie Gibbesh

Aug 18, 2019

Gibbesh, Melanie Eileen – passed away at home with family by her side on Sunday August 18, 2019. Loved daughter of Peter and Susanne Bruce (the late William (Bill) Jackson) and daughter in law to Mark and Truda Gibbesh.  Lovingly remembered by her husband Andy and their children Hailey, William, Lucie, Oliver, Benjamin, Edmund, Felicity, Tabitha, Margaret,...

Harry Brown

Harry Brown

Aug 16, 2019

HARRY BROWN "Butch"- Passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving daughter at Muskoka Shores on Friday August 16th, 2019. He was in his 74th year. Loving father of Michelle Boyes (Steve) and Ryan Brown (Sharon). Beloved grandfather "Papa" of Benjamin, Lily, George and Hudson. Cherished brother to Nancy Campbell (Ray), Linda Jewel (John) and Debbie Brown. Predeceased...

Verna Vanclieaf

Verna Vanclieaf

Aug 14, 2019

Verna Marie Vanclieaf (nee Norton) 89, of Baysville, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2019 at the Pines Long-Term Care Home in Bracebridge. Verna was born in Bracebridge to James and Dorothy Norton on October 29, 1929 and had many fond memories of growing up there with her older siblings, Fred, Elaine and Irene. As a young woman she...