Obituaries

Bernice Brown

Bernice Brown

Dec 7, 2018

BROWN, Bernice Marion (nee Proctor) Bernice died peacefully at The Pines, in Bracebridge, on Friday, December 07, 2018 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Brown. Loving mother of Kevin Brown (Barbara) of Bolton and Ian Brown (Tracey) of Port Carling. Grandmother of Kyle (Spencer), Austin (Taryn), Lucas (Jaymie), Shelby (Ryan) and great grandmother of Peyton. Sister...

Devyn Wright

Devyn Wright

Dec 5, 2018

Devyn Lee Wright died suddenly as the result of an accident in Brampton on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 at the age of 19. Beloved daughter of Rhonda Varga and the late Nathan Wright. Dear sister of Cameron and Calem. Loving granddaughter of Brenda and Bill Varga and Cheryl & the late James Wright. The family will receive friends at the...

Evan Opavsky

Evan Opavsky

Dec 3, 2018

OPAVSKY, Evan David Francis Evan passed away suddenly in Bracebridge on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at the age of 24. He was the beloved son of Amy Opavsky (Rob Thomson) of Emsdale and David Opavsky (Patricia Winslow), of Bracebridge. Cherished grandson of Gloria Dinner (John Paget) and great nephew of Dr. Robert and Jackie Ambis. Evan was the loving nephew...

Gerald Mahon

Gerald Mahon

Dec 2, 2018

Mahon, Gerald William died suddenly at his home in Milford Bay on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Sally Mahon. Dear father of Deana Shortt (Danny) and Jana Coulson (Keith). Loving grandfather of Nathan (Amanda), Chandra (Blain), Cassandra (Ben), Matthew (Tanya), Kevin (Sarah) and Mitchell. Great grandfather of Brooklyn, Neveiah, Ryland, Madison, Hayden,...

Nina Manson

Nina Manson

Nov 24, 2018

Nina was one of 12 kids raised by Roy and Catherine Young mostly in Glen Orchard, on a farm during the Great Depression. She moved to Toronto at an early age, eventually landing a job as the head cashier of a Loblaw's. Jack Manson, the store's handsome, athletic young manager, was smitten by the long-legged beauty. The feeling was mutual...

George Borbely

George Borbely

Nov 20, 2018

George Charles Borbely died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday November 20th, 2018 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Cindy Borbely. Dear father of Ian and Nick. Loving grandfather of Aydan. Brother of Sandra Smith, Alex Jr., Paul (the late Yvonne). Predeceased by his parents Marg and Al Borbely. He is also survived by...

Walter Finch

Walter Finch

Nov 17, 2018

FINCH, Walter "Murray" - Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in his 90th year. Murray was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Hubert). Loving father of the late Debra (Thomas), Donna Armstrong (Brian), and Mark (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie (Nathan), Trisha (Sam), Michael (Tara), Christina (Tim)Keenan, Logan, and Jennifer. Great-grandfather of Gabriel, Evelina, Nikolas,...

Eric Pattilo

Eric Pattilo

Nov 14, 2018

Eric "Ray" Pattillo Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in his 94th year. Born May 5, 1925 to Eric Pattillo and Ethel Ray in Truro, Nova Scotia. Beloved husband to the late Louise Ecclestone, loving father of Katherine, Marion McCann (Larry), Eric and Frank. Father-in-law to Blair McCann (deceased) and Shelly Pattillo. Missed by grandchildren Michael...

Sally Ferguson

Sally Ferguson

Nov 14, 2018

"Sally" Sarah Jane Ferguson died peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Jack Ferguson of Bracebridge. Cherished mother of Jennifer Ferguson (Warren) and stepson Sean Gillespie (Lori). Dear sister of Harry Preston (Rosemary) and the late William. Aunt of Denise Preston (Kirk). The family will receive friends...

Barbara Maccharles

Barbara Maccharles

Nov 14, 2018

MacCHARLES, Barbara Beatrice (nee Bates) It is with sadness that her family announces the peaceful passing of Barbara on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Toronto, Ontario. Predeceased in 2004 by her beloved husband, and best friend, William. Barbara missed her Bill dearly but was comforted by all the wonderful memories she had of their time together. Daughter of Jack and...

Dr. Huntley

Dr. Huntley

Nov 12, 2018

HUNTLEY, Margaret Edna, (nee Noad), MB, FRCP (C), September 23, 1928 - November 12, 2018. Our mother passed quietly in her sleep of natural causes at her home, Granite Ridge Retirement Residence, Gravenhurst, with family by her side. She lived an eventful, accomplished life. As a child she was evacuated from London, England during the Second World War. She attended...

Noel Lees

Noel Lees

Nov 9, 2018

LEES, Noel Arthur "Turk" - Passed away at his home on Friday, November 9, 2018. Turk will be sadly missed by his wife Wilda (Robertson). He was the devoted father of Brian (Gayleine), Scott (Jeanette), and Catherine Anderson (David). Cherished grandfather of Jason (Tasha), Samantha (Juan), Derek (Ashley), Luke, Logan, Zachary, and Emily. Great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Amora, Jakson, and Alekzandr....

Marlene Maki

Marlene Maki

Nov 9, 2018

Hartman, Marlene Ilona Marlene Hartman (Gerber) died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on November 9, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Garth ‘Clare' Hartman. Cherished mother to Christina Eve ‘Tina' nee Gerber. Loved grandmother to Stacey Erin Merritt, Amy Elizabeth Merritt, and Daniel William Richard Merritt. A celebration of life will be held in...

Gudrun Silz

Gudrun Silz

Nov 7, 2018

Gudrun "Rose" Silz passed away November 7th 2018 at The Pines long term Care facility. Beloved wife of Sharron Bradshaw and Caring sister to Uwe Silz. Rose was born July 18, 1940 in Luedenschied Germany and moved to Canada in 1952. Rose was a gifted gardener and a skilled photographer. She enjoyed the humming bird in her garden and would...

Terrance Mcfadyen

Terrance Mcfadyen

Nov 6, 2018

McFayden, Terrance Darrel "Terry" We are saddened to share that on November 6, 2018 Terry McFadyen passed away suddenly at his home in Bracebridge at the age of 69. Terry was loving father of Theresa McFadyen (Terry Marsh) and Christopher McFadyen (Suzanne LeBrun). Proud grandfather of Landon McFadyen. Brother of Jamie McFadyen, Wendy Paquin and the late Sharon Cox-Thompson. Friends...

Joan Ball

Joan Ball

Nov 6, 2018

Ball, Joan Victoria (nee Burgess) October 07th, 1926 - November 06th, 2018: It's with great sadness that our family announce the passing of Joan Ball. She died peacefully at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket on November 6th, 2018. Joan was the beloved wife of Arthur for 70 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Lynda (Derek Kaye), Susan (Rick Allen), Robert (Gail)...

Frederick Berday

Frederick Berday

Nov 5, 2018

Fred Berday, 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Barbara and dear father of Greg, Salem (Patricia), Susanne (Peter), Kareen (Rory) and Ines (Robert). Grandfather of Caitlyn, Curtis, Sydney, Michael, Nikolas, Kristopher (Adrienne), Aaron and the late Matthew and great-grandfather of Micah and...

Elizabeth Glen

Elizabeth Glen

Nov 3, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) Helen Glen (née Holmes), on November 3rd, 2018, after a courageous attempt to beat cancer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Glen (1999), survived by children Scott (Diana), Lorna (Gord), Karen (Garry), and Arlene (Al). She leaves twelve grandchildren: Jennifer, Lindsay, Emily, Leah, Ian, Ryan, Heather, Travis,...

Howard Vincent

Howard Vincent

Nov 2, 2018

Howard Vernon Vincent died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, November 2nd, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Vincent. Dear father of Carolyn (Barry) Dawkins, Geoff (Jaymie) Vincent and Rob Hart. Loving grandfather of Bobbi, Casey, Jamie, Josh, Jacob, Ethan, Kenadie, Shyann, Brody, Geoff Jr., Chaize, and Brynlee. Brother of Mary, Sue, Sheila and...

Doug Evans

Doug Evans

Nov 2, 2018

Doug Ramsey Evans July 29th, 1949 - November 02nd 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doug Evans after a short battle with cancer. Loving husband of Donna of 38 years. Cherished father of Jennifer, Allison (Steve), John (Stephanie), and Barbara (Justin). Beloved grandfather of Cole, Brooklyn, JD and Blair. Devoted son of Barbara...