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Annie Taylor

Annie Taylor

Jul 13, 2016

Annie Lorain Taylor passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 13, 2016. Predeceased by siblings: June, Dora, Clay, and Marie and daughters: Gloria Ann and Ida. She is survived by her sister Louise Sharon Field and nephews Michael (Angela) Field, Darwin Field, and great niece Kennedy, and great nephew Josh. Many thanks to the hospital staff and...

Otto Roosen

Otto Roosen

Jul 11, 2016

ROOSEN, Otto H. W. Also known as Otis Blue, the musician and entertainer died peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia, on Monday, July 11, 2016 at age 75. Father of Sean Roosen of Montreal and Nicole Roosen of Vancouver. Grandfather of Zoe & Sasha. Uncle to Jenifer Roosen Clark. He had two brothers and two sisters. At Otto's request,...

Carl Wirth

Carl Wirth

Jul 10, 2016

Carl John Edgar Wirth died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, July 10th, 2016 in his 73rd, year. Dear companion of Rose Mary Wirth and the late Nancy Monnell. Dear father of Todd Wirth, Lana Wirth and Leandra Wirth. Brother of Dan Watters, Joyce Boyer, Rose Urban, Darlene Holden and Lynn Pearce. Son of the...

Rev. Powell

Rev. Powell

Jul 7, 2016

Powell, Rev. Donald Clifford Passed away on July 7, 2016 at Hospice Huntsville at the age of 76 after a brief intense struggle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Enid (nee Bowyer) and father of Sharon Burritt (Royal), Kent Powell (Mary), Sheila Powell (David Tweddell), Gordon Flint (Lynda Goy-Flint) and predeceased by Ken Flint. Loving Grandfather to Drew...

Marion Wills

Marion Wills

Jul 4, 2016

MARION LORRAINE "TIM" WILLS (NEE OSLER) Tim passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016 with her family at her side at her cottage in Muskoka, Ontario after a long and valiant battle with COPD. Predeceased by her mother and father, Lorraine and Britton Osler and her brother Tony. Soul mate and loving wife of 53 years to Duane. Loving...

Clifford Harrison

Clifford Harrison

Jul 3, 2016

Clifford John Harrison died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 in his 70th year. Dear son of the late Reginald and Myrtle Harrison. Dear brother of Janet Steele, Marilyn Brown (Allen), Michael Harrison and the late James Harrison and Linda Allen. Brother in law of Alvin Allen and the late George Steele....

Fraser Macdonald

Fraser Macdonald

Jun 30, 2016

Fraser (Fuzz) MacDonald died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Thursday, June 30th, 2016 in his 81st, year. Beloved husband of the late Opal MacDonald and Jean Corey. Loving father of Duncan MacDonald (Shelly). Loving grandfather of Madison and Josh. Dear brother of Carrie Kennedy, Sheila Crawford, Heather Craig, Joe, Maggie, Rod and John MacDonald and the late Annie...

Joyce Fitzmaurice

Joyce Fitzmaurice

Jun 28, 2016

Fitzmaurice, Joyce Audrey Joyce passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Doug Fitzmaurice of Bracebridge. Loving mother of Douglas "Doug" & his wife Debbie, David "Dave" & his wife Kathy, Marianne Bunnell & her husband Dave, Gregory & his wife Lisa and Stephen &...

Kenneth Elaschuk

Kenneth Elaschuk

Jun 25, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Peter "Boris" Elaschuk on June 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at their special place in Muskoka. Loving husband of 40 years to Beverly (Rickard), devoted and supportive father to Darrin (Meghan) and Danny. Pre-deceased by his parents Marian and Peter and brother Ron. Sadly missed by...

Elmer Klingbeil

Elmer Klingbeil

Jun 20, 2016

Elmer Albert Klingbeil Elmer Albert Klingbeil passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, ON on Monday, June 20, 2016 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Josie Klingbeil (nee Fraser). Loving father of Louise Smith. Proud grandfather of Tracy, Brent, Shelly (Ray), and Sherry (Randy) and great grandfather of Amanda, Zachary, Jonathan, Ashley, Riley, Hailey, and Edmund. Uncle...

Eula Millingen

Eula Millingen

Jun 20, 2016

Millingen, Eula (nee Steer) (January 27, 1917 - June 20, 2016) died peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence in Bracebridge on Monday, June 20th, 2016 in her 100th year. Loving mother of Joan Gentle (Allan), Peter Millingen (Stacey) and Jeremy Millingen (Lisa). Dear grandmother of Timothy (Sandra), Maria (Sara), Brian, Lori (Lance), Emily and Nicholas. Great grandmother of...

John Pratt

John Pratt

Jun 19, 2016

PRATT, John Carl As a result of an accident, John passed away at Toronto General Hospital, on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at age 18. Loving son of Judy & Greg Pratt. Dear brother of Kellie & Kimberly Pratt. Grandson of Carl & Gloria Pratt and Eleanor the late Jack Davis. Nephew of Bill & Annette Pratt, Shawn & Donna Pratt,...

Barbara Mitchell

Barbara Mitchell

Jun 19, 2016

Barbara Ruth Mitchell (nee Forth) passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at the Hospice Simcoe after a courageous battle with cancer in her 70th year. Loving wife of 49 years to John. Loved mother of Barry. Cherished grandmother to Brittany and Kimberly of Orillia. Loving sister of Bill Forth of Bracebridge. Barb will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews...

John Marks

John Marks

Jun 10, 2016

John Marks died peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Friday, June 10th, 2016 in his 66th year. Beloved partner of Veronica Dolhai-Szilagyi. Son of the late Ruth and John Marks. Dear brother of Shirley Marks-Watts and uncle of several nieces and nephew and great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his grandchildren. Cremation has taken...

Gertrude Howarth

Gertrude Howarth

Jun 6, 2016

Gertrude May Howarth died peacefully at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst on Monday, June 6th, 2016 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late James Howarth. Dear mother of Marilyn Terry, Dorothy Handrigan, Penny Holotuk, Billy Howarth and the late James Howarth. Loving grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 10, and 2 great great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A...

Joyce Coupland

Joyce Coupland

Jun 4, 2016

Coupland, Joyce Helen Irene died peacefully at James Street Place in Bracebridge on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 in her 83rd year. Joyce retired in 1989 from teaching with the North York Board of Education. She then moved to Muskoka in 1994. Daughter of the late Robert and Edith Coupland. Sister of Harry (Pat), Jim (Marg), Bob (Norma), Mary-Jean (Rick Struthers),...

Susan Burke

Susan Burke

Jun 3, 2016

Burke, Susan Joan died peacefully at her home in Port Carling on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Burke. Dear mother of Nicole Dyer and David Dyer. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn, Tanner, Riley, Winter and Tyson Dyer. Sister of Lee Anne Reece, Peter Bland and Lorraine Shiflett. Cremation has taken place. A...

Raymond Bamford

Raymond Bamford

May 28, 2016

Bamford, Ray Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at age 74 years. Beloved husband to Jo Bamford (nee Campbell) of Bracebridge. Beloved father to Wendy Schankula (Dave Wilkes) of Bracebridge and Rusty Bamford of Barrie. Brother to Elizabeth Mortimer of Mortimer's Point. Much loved grandfather to Chris Schankula ,Mary Schankula, Campbell Bamford,...

Lloyd Tomlinson

Lloyd Tomlinson

May 27, 2016

Lloyd Tomlinson died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, May 27, 2016 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Joy Tomlinson. Remembered respectfully by his son Jeremy Tomlinson. He will be remembered fondly by his friends. Lloyd graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic in Printing Management in 1956. He was a real estate broker with Jarrett Tomlinson. The...

Esther Skinner

Esther Skinner

May 26, 2016

Esther May Skinner died peacefully at Muskoka Shores Care Community in Gravenhurst on Thursday, May 26th, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Skinner. Dear mother of Nancy and the late Richard. Dear grandmother of Jamie, Marc, Donald and Karen. Great grandmother of Chloe. Sister of the late Dorothy Austin. Cremation has taken place. As your...

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