Obituaries

Melanie Mahood

Melanie Mahood

Mar 26, 2019

Mahood, Melanie Grace (nee Ellis)- It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Melanie Grace Mahood of Bracebridge, Ontario on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Steve (Una), Cynthia (Steve), and Cameron (Monica). Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Mandy), Olivia (Ross), Katherine (Shervin), Laura (Tyler),...

James Mcnaughton

James Mcnaughton

Mar 24, 2019

McNaughton, James Andrew died suddenly on Sunday, March 24th, 2019 in his 58th year. Dear father of Darlene (Chris) Weatherly and Chris (Jessica). Loving grandfather of Aurora. Dear son of Frank and Annette McNaughton. Brother of Barry (the late Jeanne), Cathy (Tim Cope) and Mark (Nicole). He also leaves his dog Ellie who was always at his side. The service...

Helen Thompson

Helen Thompson

Mar 23, 2019

Thompson, Helen May died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Ken Thompson of Vankoughnet. Dear mother of Bonnie Boyes (Ian), Barry Conway (Ruth Anne), Lynn Conway (Ron Colson), Rod, Mark (Tammy) and Jamie (Darlene). Loving grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister of Ruth,...

Audlee Tredgett

Audlee Tredgett

Mar 23, 2019

Audlee Tredgett As Roland Cilliers of the Forester said, in an article in 2018," to call Audlee Tredgett a local celebrity is a bit of an understatement." Audlee was from Toronto originally, grew up in Orillia at HRC, and came to Huntsville in 1987, but not without the concerns of his family and friends, that a community may take advantage...

Betty Lawrence

Betty Lawrence

Mar 19, 2019

Lawrence, Betty Lillian - Passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 90 years old. Beloved wife of the late Ewart Ernest Lawrence. Cherished mother of Sharon (Allan) Yeoman, Barbara (the late John) Brown, and the late Stephen Lawrence. Loving grandmother of Jana (Patrick), Kristi, Scott, Christopher (Yoelie), Aaron and Charles,...

Else Kagi

Else Kagi

Mar 17, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Else Johanna Kagi on Monday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 82 in Bracebridge, Ontario. Beloved Wife to Jorg Kagi of 57 years. Loving Mother to Heid and Karin. Messages of condolences may be offered at www.reynoldsfuneral.com

Melvin Shea

Melvin Shea

Mar 17, 2019

SHEA, Melvin "Lee" Lee died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at The Pines in Bracebridge, on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Lee was 78 years old. Beloved husband of Dona (nee Colmer). Loving father of Greg (Anna) and Carolyn (Andrew). Proud grandfather of Hunter, Sydney, Elgin, Graydon, Edwin, Malcolm & Kallum. Dearest brother of Bill Shea. Son of the late Elgin...

Thelma Rankin

Thelma Rankin

Mar 17, 2019

Rankin, Thelma (Nee Edmunds) - With heavy hearts we announce the peacefully passing of Thelma Rankin on Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 72 years old surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife of Robert Rankin. Mother of Theresa Kerr and Tracie Kunashko. Grandmother to Cydney and Alexandrea Boyington, and Kaitlyn Kunashko....

Randy Allen

Randy Allen

Mar 13, 2019

Sir Randy Allen, (dubbed by his post stroke team on account of his charm and endurance) gave up the ghost on Wednesday March 13 2019 in Huntsville ON, after a noble journey of stroke rehabilitation, and cancer treatment. Son of Gerald Kirk Allen and Audrey Mary Allen (Nee Burton) -Both Deceased Brother of Danny Allen, (deceased) Survived by: sister Donna...

Sheila Stratton

Sheila Stratton

Mar 13, 2019

Stratton, Sheila- With Heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sheila Stratton. Shelia passed away peacefully March 13, 2019 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 69 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved wife of Victor Stratton. Caring mother to Cheryl, Victor, Duane and Felicity. Memorial Donations can be made to the OSPCA and the Bracebridge Agriculture...

Leslie Bell

Leslie Bell

Mar 12, 2019

Leslie "Les" Colin Bell died suddenly on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at South Lake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket at the age of 53 years. Beloved husband of Laura Bell. Dear father of Matthew and Andrew (Kirsten). Loving son of Mary Bell and the late Leslie Bell. Brother of Jennifer Pilon (Fred Schmeltz). Cremation has taken place. The Family will...

Josephine Thomas

Josephine Thomas

Mar 12, 2019

Josephine Marie Thomas (Morra) January 7, 1925 - March 12, 2019 Thomas, Josephine Marie passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019. She was the daughter of John and Lena Morra and one of thirteen children. Josephine was the loving wife of the late Dr. Phllip M.G. Thomas. Loving mother of Mary Suzanne (deceased) Nicole (Donald), Debra (late Blair McLaren), Giavanna...

Kathleen Quinton

Kathleen Quinton

Mar 12, 2019

QUINTON, Kathleen Isabel - Passed away peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in her 92nd year. Isabel was the beloved wife of the late Roy Quinton. Loving mother of Bob, Dave (Tracy), Brian (Bev), and Jim (Wendy). Cherished grandmother of Brian (Marietta), Rob (Connie), Trevor, Chris, Carly, Evan, Dan, Brad (Jen), Melanie (Jay), Jamie (Will),...

John Chapman

John Chapman

Mar 11, 2019

The charismatic John Reginald Chapman passed away peacefully in Bracebridge, Ontario on March 11th, 2019 at the age of 71. Loving husband of the late Therese Potvin. Beloved father of Dawn, Allison and Diana and grandfather of Sage. John was an outgoing entrepreneur and active member of the Muskoka community who touched many with his charm and sense of humour....

Barbara Francis

Barbara Francis

Mar 6, 2019

Barbara Joan Francis died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Bob Francis of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Shaun (Maegan), Kyle (Shawna), and Nickie (Sean). Cherished grandmother of Hallie. Dear sister of Carol Bryan and the late Ross Howard....

Elorene O'Hara

Elorene O'Hara

Feb 23, 2019

O'HARA, Elorene Roberta - Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Elorene will be sadly missed by her dear husband, Tim and her adoring children, Madison and Griffin (Sadie). She was the loved daughter of Robert and the late Dawn Martin, daughter in law of Carol O'Hara, and step-daughter of Susan Martin. Dear sister of...

Isabella Cunnington

Isabella Cunnington

Feb 15, 2019

Isabella "Ella" Cunnington April 5, 1925 - February 15, 2019 Another War Bride has gone home to meet her WWII sailor. Ella died peacefully with her son, Rob and granddaughter, Shanan by her side at The Elliott. She is fondly remembered by her children Shirley (Glenn) Gordon, John Cunnington all of Bracebridge, Rob (Janna Pardy) Cunnington and daughter-in-law, Linda Cunnington...

Robert "Dave" Mcdermott

Robert "Dave" Mcdermott

Feb 10, 2019

Robert David McDermott (Dave) With great sadness Robert David McDermott died February 10th, 2019 in his 62nd year in Cancun Mexico from drowning. Beloved son of Dale and Dorothea McDermott (Keall). Brother of Deborah Davey (Joe) and Donald McDermott of Bracebridge. Nieces are Allison Davey (Sean Rogers) and great uncle to Sally Rogers, Alexandra Davey and Matt Williams. David...

Terence Anderson

Terence Anderson

Feb 10, 2019

Terence Owens Anderson died after a brief illness February 10, 2019 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Bracebridge at the age of 86. Terry was born and raised in Toronto and later moved to Etobicoke and raised his family. In retirement Terry lived in Muskoka in the summers and wintered in Mexico. Terry loved Muskoka and had a piece of Paradise...

Joyce Hannan

Joyce Hannan

Feb 10, 2019

Hannan, Margaret Joyce (nee Hutchison) 1934-2019 Joyce passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2019 after a brief illness. Pre-deceased by her husband Arthur Hannan, parents Alan and Lila Hutchison (nee Ecclestone), sister Carol Rogers and brother-in-law Peter Rogers. Fondly remembered by family and her many friends. Private graveside service to be held in the spring at St. Thomas...