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Muriel Switzer

Muriel Switzer

Aug 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Murial Jean (GiGi) on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 92 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Loving wife of Owen Switzer for 71 years. Beloved mother of Glenn (Mary), Gary (Kathy), Sandra (Peter) and Karen. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Kevin, Cara, Stephen, Todd, Greg...

Margaret Copeland

Margaret Copeland

Aug 12, 2018

COPELAND, Margaret Irvin 1920-2018 Margaret passed away peacefully at The Pines, in Bracebridge, on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Howard Copeland. Loving mother of Ross and his wife Sandra of Victoria, BC. Proud grandmother of Rachel & Alicia. Dear sister of the late Catherine and Colin Campbell of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Visitation...

Brian Guild

Brian Guild

Aug 10, 2018

GUILD, Brian Frederick 1951-2018 Brian passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was 67. He is survived by his son Tom and his wife Cindy and his daughter Becky, all of Bracebridge. He was the proud grandfather of Jayla & Lucas Guild. Dearest brother of Maureen Scott and Nancy Pauquette. Loving partner...

"Jack" Taylor

"Jack" Taylor

Aug 7, 2018

TAYLOR, John Robert "Jack" Jack passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at age 81. Beloved husband of Kaye of Bracebridge. Loving father of Deb (Dwayne), Dana (Cory), Dean (Marlo) and Darra (Kevin). Proud grandfather of Leighton, Beckett, Shea, Keelan, Charlie, Cooper & Avery. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Edmond Weydert

Edmond Weydert

Aug 4, 2018

Edmond Weydert passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on August 4, 2018 at the age of 79. He is survived by the mother of his children Barbara Howlett in which they were together 8 years and loved by two daughters Lorraine and Cindy and granddaughter Katherine. He is the common-law husband to the late Margaret York for 30...

Glen Robinson

Glen Robinson

Aug 3, 2018

Glen Norman Robinson, 46, of Bracebridge, Ontario, died in his sleep due to heart failure on Friday, August 3rd, 2018, with his companion of ten years, Sue Willey, at his side. Glen was born November 14, 1972 in Midland, Ontario. His mother passed away in December 1977, and Glen was adopted by Gladys and Murray Robinson in July 1979. Glen...

Janice Robertson

Janice Robertson

Aug 2, 2018

Janice Harrison Robertson (nee Jones) Born Dec 6, 1932 Toronto Pre-deceased by parents, Isobel Jones (nee McQuay) and Raymond Jones of Toronto. She was an only child. Pre-deceased by her husband, Donald Snell Robertson (2016) and her daughter, Julie (2009). Leaves behind her sons Tim (Kimberly) and Andrew (Linda). Her grandchildren Warren ( Jenn) , Jenna, Kyle and Jessica (Tomas...

Shirley Muir

Shirley Muir

Aug 1, 2018

Shirley Hazel Muir died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Muir. Dear sister of Betty Kennedy and the late Esther Ross, Evelyn Temeles and Marjorie Ross. Shirley is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private interment...

John Bates

John Bates

Jul 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John David Bates at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Heidi Bates of Bracebridge. Loving father of Scott (Jennifer) Bates and Kristina Bates (Harris Davidson). Proud grandfather of Oliver, Alexander, Dylan and Jacob. Brother of Gerry...

John Carter

John Carter

Jul 31, 2018

CARTER, Peter John - Passed away peacefully at the age of 57 at the Bracebridge Memorial Hospital. John is predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Muriel Carter. John is survived by his brother Dave (Deb) Carter and Karen (Ron) Tremblay as well as his nieces and nephews Natalie (Richard ) Carter and their children Brianna, Nolan and Eden. Shawn (Mary)...

Jean Vibert

Jean Vibert

Jul 30, 2018

Jean Paul Vibert passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy Ruth Brown and second wife Joyce Johnson. He enlisted in the R.C.N.V.R. at age 17. Was an able seaman on the H.M.C.S. AsBestos. Predeceased by his son Garfield and daughter Christina Mary, Father to Matthew, Gail,...

Peter Harris

Peter Harris

Jul 29, 2018

Harris, Peter John- Peter John Harris passed away peacefully at the age of 83, Sunday July 29, 2018 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved brother to the late David Harris. A graveside service will be held in Peter’s memory Wednesday July 31, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Port Carling Cemetery. Funeral details entrusted to Reynolds...

William Allen

William Allen

Jul 29, 2018

ALLEN, William Stanley "Bill" Bill passed away at his home in Uffington, Ontario on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at age 82. Beloved husband of Pat of Uffington. Loving father of Debbie Hammell (Glen), Sheri Baker (Gary), Kathy Gerich (Gerry), Michael Allen (Kathy Mischke) and Caroline Lippert (Wayne). Proud grandfather of Julie, Pam, Erin, Jodi, Calvin, D.J., Brittany, Lisa, Avery and...

Stanley Knowles

Stanley Knowles

Jul 28, 2018

KNOWLES, Stanley William - Passed away peacefully, at his home with his family at his side on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Stanley was in his 94th year. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Slocombe). Loving father of Robin (Michael Clipsham), Marc (Diane), David (Suzanne), and Lori (Peter Gilbert). Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin (Jeff), Jeremy (Stacey), Joshua, Rebecca, Luke, Jake,...

Faith Vais

Faith Vais

Jul 27, 2018

Faith Vais (née Boyes) 1933-2018 Surrounded by love and accompanied by many through her brief illness, Faith passed away peacefully at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare in Bracebridge Ontario, on Friday July 27, 2018. Faith was the devoted wife of George Vais for almost 61 years. Adored by her children and grandchildren: Tom, Heather, Brett and Elizabeth; Chris (predeceased), Susan and Clare;...

Richard Lafontaine

Richard Lafontaine

Jul 25, 2018

LAFONTAINE, Richard Robert - Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, just shy of his 59th birthday. Richard was the loving father of Richard Jr. (Leslie), Gordon (Ashley), Kyle (Merlys), and Shari (Tyler). Cherished grandfather of Owen, Everett, Kinsley, Layla, Ciara, Christopher, Colton, and Jacks. Loved son of Roger...

Winnifred Macintosh

Winnifred Macintosh

Jul 19, 2018

Winnifred MacIntosh February 4, 1925 - July 19, 2018 The family of Winnifred MacIntosh announce, with love, her peaceful death at the Pines Long-Term Care Home in Bracebridge, Ontario. Winnie was the beloved wife of Doug MacIntosh, deceased in 2015. She was the mother of Lynne, Kathy, Eileen (deceased), Doug, Chris and Joan, grandmother and great grandmother to many cherished...

Mary Kerr

Mary Kerr

Jul 16, 2018

KERR, Mary Jane. Passed away July 16, 2018, in Bracebridge, Ontario, in her 100th year. The whole family was blessed to be part of her very special 100th birthday party at Castle Peak Retirement Home on July 4th. Mary was predeceased by her husband James W. Kerr, by her twin sister Grace Griffiths and her brother George Stone. Loving mother...

Ilona Rueger

Ilona Rueger

Jul 16, 2018

Ilona Elisabeth Rueger died peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst on Monday, July 16th, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Horst Rueger. Loving mother of Kathryn Joselin (Jim), Margaret Coveart (Peter) and Ray Rueger (Sue). Loving grandmother of Travis (Amber), Gavin (Jen) and Michelle and great grandmother of Logan and Jasper....

Alasdair Hayes

Alasdair Hayes

Jul 12, 2018

Alasdair Barry Bonnycastle Hayes June 24, 1955 - July 12, 2018 Blessed with a loving family and many close friends, Alasdair will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, infectious enthusiasm for life and his unwavering love of family and friends. Alasdair possessed a tremendous capacity to love and inspire all of those around him. A gifted and natural...

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