Obituaries

Gloria Rowe

Gloria Rowe

Jun 20, 2017

Gloria Marie Rowe died peacefully at James Street Retirement Residence in Bracebridge on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 in her 91st year. Daughter of the late Dalton and Sadie Rowe. Dear sister of the late Elton (Dint), Ronnie, Wallace and Mary Dunlop. Loving aunt of several nieces a nephews and great nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be...

Kenneth Weese

Kenneth Weese

Jun 15, 2017

Ken died suddenly at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on June 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of William "Ben" Weese (Angela), Shane Weese (the late Carlyn) and Kim Weese. Proud grandfather of Jessie, Brandon, Tyler, Elizabeth & Trinity and great grandfather of Cadance. Dear brother of Joan Bartlett, Dan Weese and Pat Nickason.

Vincent Oliver

Vincent Oliver

Jun 15, 2017

Vincent Joseph Oliver died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Blanche Oliver (nee White). Dear father of Joe (Karen), Debbie (Stuart) Smith and Don (Shannon). Loving grandfather of Victoria, Tracey, David, Alicia, Jessica, Benton, Carter and Makenna and great grandfather of Loretta. Dear brother of Keith (Dolores) and...

Ted Cryderman

Ted Cryderman

Jun 13, 2017

Cryderman, Ted At home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Ted Cryderman, age 79 years, will be sadly missed by his wife Bonnie, his children Lee (Dan), Kathey (Mike) and Kevin, his stepson Greg (Krista), his many loved grandchildren, his sister Shirley and his brother Winston. Love is all the little things that make a moment special. It's companionship, laughter and...

Martha Verwey

Martha Verwey

Jun 12, 2017

VERWEY, Martha 1919-2017 Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, on June 12, 2017 at age 97. Beloved wife of the late Gijsbertus Petrus "Bert" Verwey. Loving mother of Tjeerd, Jeanne, Mar and the late Ben, Hank & John. Survived by daughters-in-law Robbie & Debra. Predeceased by daughters-in-law Sandra & Johanne and son-in-law Gerrit. Grandmother to...

Michael Holm

Michael Holm

Jun 10, 2017

Michael Stig Holm died suddenly on Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 39. Beloved husband of Vicky Holm. Devoted father of Mark and Lucas. Dear son of Stig and Heidrun Holm. Brother of Marion (Joe) and Elizabeth (Wes). Son-in-law of Reid and Barbara Fielding and brother-in-law of Melissa Fielding. Uncle of...

H. Banks

H. Banks

Jun 10, 2017

BANKS, Herbert Douglas Doug passed away suddenly Saturday June 10, 2017 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved husband of 61 years to Donna. Loving father of Ken (Shirley), Ron (Janet), Paul (Debra), Nancy, and Andrew (Shari Neville). Proud grandfather of Harrison, Emily, Jordan and Sydney. Dear brother of Don (Rosemary), Lorna Stevenson (Wayne) and the late Glen Banks...

Margaret Wismer

Margaret Wismer

Jun 9, 2017

WISMER, Margaret Louise Marg passed away at her home in Bracebridge, on Friday, June 09, 2017, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Wismer. Loving mother of Bradley Wismer (Barbara), David Wismer (Diana) and Gregory Wismer (Connie Campbell). Also survived by daughter-in-law Tara Wismer. Loving and proud grandmother of Taryn, Morgan, Sarah, Nichole, Zachary, Allan, Blair, Laura...

Douglas Fitzmaurice

Douglas Fitzmaurice

Jun 8, 2017

Fitzmaurice, Douglas Edward Doug passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Fitzmaurice (June 28, 2016). Loving Father of Douglas "Doug" & his wife Debbie, David "Dave" & his wife Kathy, Marianne Bunnell & her husband Dave, Gregory & his wife Lisa...

Arthur Gammon

Arthur Gammon

Jun 4, 2017

Arthur George Gammon died peacefully at his home in Glen Orchard surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 4th, 2017 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Diana Gammon. Dear father of Tawni (Jim) Villarreal, Brent (Kelly) Gammon and the late Steven Gammon. Loving grandfather of Abaigal, Gavin, Taylor and Tegan . Brother of the late Carl, Gerry,...

Francis Jones

Francis Jones

Jun 3, 2017

JONES, Francis Arthur "Frank" Passed away peacefully at the Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at age 88. A constant inspiration, he had a commitment to living every day to its fullest and engaged his family and friends in his passion for new adventures and endless projects. Beloved husband of the late Muriel for...

Ted Dirstein

Ted Dirstein

Jun 2, 2017

Ted Passed away on the evening of June 2, 2017 doing what he loved. He died as the result of a private plane crash near the Muskoka Airport. He is survived by his loving wife Karen, his two devoted daughters Laurelea and Karina, step-children Josh Marks and Melodie Champion (Steve), grandchildren Ella, Brodie, Ethan and Sophia, his mother Audrey, brother...

Marie Broere

Marie Broere

Jun 1, 2017

Marie Broere died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Thursday, June 1st, 2017 in her 91st, year. Beloved wife of the late Guy Broere. Loving mother of Leo Broere (Jean) and the late Corrie Bell and Ron Broere. Dear mother in law of Doug Bell. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Kevin), Sara (Adam), Jessica (Sam), Katie (T.J.),...

Annie "Mcbain"

Annie "Mcbain"

May 31, 2017

Annie "McBain" Stewart died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Resident in Bracebridge on Thursday, May 31st, 2017 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bert) McBain. Dear mother of Robert (Joyce) McBain and Audrey Ley (Ken). Loving grandmother of Tommy, Robert, Tracy, Crystal, Beverley and Kenny and several great and great great grandchildren. She is...

Shirley Bowman

Shirley Bowman

May 31, 2017

Shirley Bowman was an exemplary woman who touched the lives of all who met her. Her life was cut short by a tragic car accident on May 31, 2017. Shirley was the loving wife of Aden Bowman for 34 years. She was cherished by her seven children Jennifer, Marlin (Meghan), Virginia (Erik Summers), Charlene, Darcy, Emily, and Lillian. She found...

Susan Fetterly

Susan Fetterly

May 26, 2017

FETTERLY, Susan Joanne Passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge. Loving mother of Curtis Fetterly (Tracey Ward) and Kylie Fetterly. Grandmother of Terryn. Dear sister of Marilyn Rogers (Richard) and Bryan Seymour (Nancy). A memorial service will he held to honour Susan on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Cavill-Turner Funeral Home...

Wendy Boland

Wendy Boland

May 26, 2017

Wendy died at her home in Bracebridge, on May 26, 2017. She was 63 years old. Survived by her loving children Shelley Page (Jamie) and Mike Boland (Mandy). She is the proud grandmother of Keano Stewart, Jalen Page, Braedon Page, Carter Boland, Ethan Boland and Reid Boland. Dearest sister to Gerry Noble (Jen), Linda Noble and the late Maryann Wedman...

Paul Hitchcock

Paul Hitchcock

May 23, 2017

Paul Hitchcock passed away quietly from kidney failure in his 95th year on May 23, 2017. Paul was born in Toronto in 1923 and grew up in Toronto. He married Geraldine Speedie in 1954 and they moved to Muskoka in 1955. Paul owned and operated a jewelry and watch repair store in Gravenhurst. He then taught elementary school in Gravenhurst...

Zionnie Smith

Zionnie Smith

May 10, 2017

SMITH, Zionnie Passed away peacefully in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. A calm and comforting person to all of her friends and family. Zionnie was in her element while canoeing, birding, camping and sitting at the bonfire stargazing. Daughter of the late Hilton Smith and Florence Headworth. Loving partner and best friend of Bob Robertson of Washago. Mother of...

Aubrey Wray

Aubrey Wray

May 10, 2017

Bob passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Jackie (2001). Loving father of Mary Ann Wray, John Wray (Lisa), Robert Wray, Tom Wray, Jim Wray (Gina) and Bev Wray (Brian Quinton). Proud grandfather of JoAnn (John Brown), Jessie (Trevor Bell), Dan,...