Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Vera Taylor

Vera Taylor

Jul 11, 2018

Vera Isabel Ellen Taylor died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 in her 83rd, year. Beloved wife of the late Richard Taylor. Dear mother of Richard, Randy and Sandra Oster. Loving grandmother of Bobbie-Jo and Bill. Cremation has taken place. A private interment of cremated remains will be held at Bracebridge United...

Rita Kinsman

Rita Kinsman

Jul 11, 2018

Kinsman, Rita Annette (Barrett) passed away peacefully with her family around her at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Wednesday July 11, 2018. Rita was the beloved wife of Dr Robert Kinsman. Born in Buffalo New York. They lived many years in Cambridge and cottaged in Muskoka. They moved to Milford Bay where they owned and operated The Blue Heron...

Saranne Lanctot

Saranne Lanctot

Jul 8, 2018

LANCTOT, Saranne (Dixon) - Passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in her 69th year. Sara was the beloved wife to Paul for almost 47 years. Loving mother to Christopher Scott Lanctot (Tanya), and Cindy Sara Bray (Travis), Cherished grandmother to Brock, Amaryn, Marek, Jordan, Aubree, and Gabrielle. Friends may join the family on Wednesday, July...

Ruth Brooks

Ruth Brooks

Jul 8, 2018

Ruth Stewart Brooks passed away peacefully at Castle Peak on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 in her 96th year. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Jerry, and her daughter, Shelagh. She is survived by her son Dan (Cynthia); grandchildren Thom Gill, Leah Garvin (Dennis) and Lauren Cleator (Scott); great granddaughter Gracie Garvin; nephews Alex Brooks (Linda), Andy Brooks...

Gerald Goodfellow

Gerald Goodfellow

Jul 2, 2018

Goodfellow, Gerald James 1930 - 2018 Gerald passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on Monday, July 02, 2018 at age 87. Beloved husband of the late Lenore Goodfellow. Loving father of Jim (Marguerite), Gweneth (Rick), John, Lorinda (Dale) and Elaine. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of Alfred Goodfellow, Shirley Ellis,...

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Jun 30, 2018

ELLIS, Robert David Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Bracebridge, on June 30, 2018. He was 67 years old. He is predeceased by his wife Brenda (nee Cousins). He is brother to Murray, Brian and the late Allan. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place. At this time, no formal funeral will be held. Bob will...

Shirley Flaherty

Shirley Flaherty

Jun 29, 2018

Shirley passed away peacefully at the South Lake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at age 78. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Birdie Johnson. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Grant Flaherty (1993). Loving mother of Sherrie Donohue (Rick), Colleen Groen (Bob) and Daniel Flaherty (Suzanne). Proud grandmother of Taylor, Andrew & Lauren Groen. Predeceased...

"Min" Elliott

"Min" Elliott

Jun 28, 2018

Nora Marion "Min" Elliott (nee Jarrett) Min Elliott, 86, loved life and lived it to the fullest. Predeceased by her loving husband John, they shared in the joy of 5 children, Liz "Beth", Barb, Tom, Rob and Peter, their spouses, 16 grandchildren and 4� great grandchildren. Min was predeceased by older siblings Betty and Al and is survived by brother...

Edward Larsen

Edward Larsen

Jun 28, 2018

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Patricia Ann

Patricia Ann

Jun 26, 2018

Ryan, Patricia Ann died suddenly on Tuesday June 26th, 2018 in her 80th year. She is survived by cousins Lois Cooper, Melissa Cooper and Alex Hogg. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Lawrence (Laurie) Ryan and Pearl Ryan (nee Cooper), as well as her cousins, Phil Kennedy, Peter Cooper and her many aunts and uncles. Patricia was born in...