Obituaries

Alexander Debrie

Alexander Debrie

Oct 2, 2015

On 2 Oct 2015, Alexander Debrie, of Bracebridge Ontario in his 90th year, crossed the last portage peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born on 24 Feb 1926 in Espanola ON, to Dan and Mary (Sokoloski) Debrie. Alex grew up in Kirkland Lake and Sudbury and spent summers on his grandparents' farm outside of McKerrow ON. A...

Mae Rae

Mae Rae

Sep 29, 2015

Rae, Mae died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rae. Dear mother of Diane and Gayle. Loving grandmother of Alexander and Adam. Dear sister of Earl Ryan. A private graveside service was held at York Cemetery in Toronto on Friday, October 2nd,...

Kelly Blake

Kelly Blake

Sep 26, 2015

Blake, Kelly Anne died suddenly at London Health Science Centre in London on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the age of 48 year. Dear daughter of Art and Jean Blake of London. Loving sister of Sean (Kerry) Blake of London. Dear aunt of Samantha and Kirstie and great aunt of Kohen. The family will receive friends at the Reynolds Funeral...

Arthur Luker

Arthur Luker

Sep 22, 2015

Arthur Lorne Luker "Pop" Died peacefully at the age of 94 on September 22nd, 2015. Born and raised in Lorne Park, Ontario, Art was the only child to Arthur Evan and Irene Luker. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret Hill, his daughter, Irene Allen and three grandchildren, Ryan Parson, Evan Luker and Mark Parsons. Father to Arthur Norman (Pat), Lynda Parsons...

Dr. Cross

Dr. Cross

Sep 20, 2015

Dr. Bert Cross Passed away peacefully with his entire family at his side on September 20th, 2015 at home in Bracebridge at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Kay. Cherished father of Elizabeth (Melvin), Robert, and Peter (Kelly). Cherished grandfather of Ryan. In keeping with Bert's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private service will take place at a...

Cameron Parks

Cameron Parks

Sep 16, 2015

Cameron Rowan Parks died suddenly at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Marnie Parks. Dear father of Janice (Ken Nicoll) of Guelph, Kathy (Joe Fiander) of Orillia and John Parks of Peterborough. Loving grandfather of Ethan. Dear brother of the late Georgie Trant. The family...

Kathleen Marshall

Kathleen Marshall

Sep 16, 2015

MARSHALL, Kathleen May (nee Grimster) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late David Marshall. Loving mother of Janet (Wayne) Poole and Evan (Susan) Marshall. Beloved grandmother of Claire, Cassie, Shayne and Kaylan. In keeping with Kathleen's wishes, cremation has taken place. A...

Charles Degutis

Charles Degutis

Sep 14, 2015

DEGUTIS, Charles Peter Suddenly on Monday, September 14, 2015, at his cottage in Bala, Charles passed away leaving his family and friends shattered with a profound sense of loss and sadness. Our Charles was an exceptional man, larger than life and always engaged in a new cause. He had boundless mental energy, enthusiasm, curiosity and a quick wit. He had...

Eileen Sugg

Eileen Sugg

Sep 9, 2015

SUGG, Eileen Isabelle (nee Peirce) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert "Bert" Sugg who predeceased Eileen in 2012. Loving mother of Cathie Churchill (Neil), Donald Sugg (Judy) and Stephen Sugg. Proud grandmother of Lacey, Alex, Erika, Lauren, Fawn and Nyx. A memorial...

Donald Bemrose

Donald Bemrose

Sep 7, 2015

Bemrose, Donald Robert Died peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital, in Toronto, on Monday, September 7, 2015 at age 70. Beloved husband of Jeanette of Bracebridge. Loving father of Suzanne of Whitby. Proud grandfather of Alexis, Hailey & Connor Godden. Dear brother of Barbara & Elizabeth Bemrose A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on...

Cindy -Larsen

Cindy -Larsen

Sep 7, 2015

DeCAIRE-LARSEN, Cindy Lee Angela Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, September 7th, 2015 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge at the age of 51. Beloved wife of Andrew Larsen of 24 years. Cherished mother of Briar and Wyatt Larsen. Loving daughter of Madeline and the late Leslie DeCaire. Dear sister of David (Jane) DeCaire,...

Shirley Rawlinson

Shirley Rawlinson

Sep 7, 2015

RAWLINSON, Shirley Mary (nee Minett) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, on Monday, September 7, 2015, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Rawlinson Sr. Loving mother of Jack Rawlinson and his wife Barbara of Bracebridge and Joan Malone and her husband Larry of Beaver Falls, PA. Proud grandmother of Steve...

Marie Slater

Marie Slater

Sep 6, 2015

SLATER, Marie Alice Passed away peacefully at Muskoka Shores Nursing Home in Gravenhurst, on Sunday, September 6, 2015 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack F. Slater. Loving mother of David and his wife Donna of King City and the late Mark Slater. Survived by daughter-in-law Julie Slater of Uxbridge. Proud grandmother of Shawn (Katherine) and Matthew....

Vladimir Pevec

Vladimir Pevec

Sep 6, 2015

PEVEC, Vladimir Frank "Walter" Passed away at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Sunday, September 6, 2015 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Georgia of Bracebridge. Loving father of Tom (Ulrike) of Grand Valley. Proud grandfather of Nadine. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family would like to extend their thanks to the...

Therese Potvin

Therese Potvin

Sep 1, 2015

POTVIN, Therese Marie (nee Papineau) Passed away peacefully at her home in Port Carling with family at her side on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of John Chapman of Port Carling and the late Royal Potvin. Loving mother of Denis (Steve) Potvin. Dear sister of Ronald Papineau, Diane Brule, Jean-Pierre Papineau, Suzanne Brosseau, Bruno...

Peter Cooper

Peter Cooper

Aug 27, 2015

Peter Wayne Anthony Cooper, Sept. 29, 1945 - Aug. 27, 2015 Died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Aug. 27, 2015, of lung cancer in his 70th year. Born Sept. 29, 1945 Peter Wayne Anthony Cooper was the cherished son of Ed and Elizabeth (Lawlor) Cooper. Peter lived on Springbank Farm at Macaulay Centre all his life....

James Arbuckle

James Arbuckle

Aug 27, 2015

James Rodney Arbuckle died peacefully at his home in Baysville on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at the age of 56 years. Beloved husband of Sharon of Baysville. Loving father of Rebecca Arbuckle (Scott McFarlane) and Thomas Arbuckle. Dear brother of Bertha (Cliff), Harvey, Linda (Dave), Bill (Elaine), Christine (Sam), John (Kim) and Joan (Bruce). He is predeceased by his parents...

Frederick Pearcey

Frederick Pearcey

Aug 24, 2015

Frederick Douglas Pearcey died peacefully at Granite Ridge in Gravenhurst on Monday, August 24th, 2015 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Olive Pearcey of Gravenhurst. Dear father of Thomas Pearcey, Malcolm Pearcey (Dawn), Jo Anne Pike and Loretta Butt (David). Loving grandfather of Jim, Kim, Dean, Mark, Alexandra, Kristin, Brian, Jacob, Tage, Kaitlin, Zachary and the late Logan. Great...

Kurt Geiser

Kurt Geiser

Aug 21, 2015

GEISER, Kurt Josef Emil "How Great Thou Art" "My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." (Clarence B. Kelland) Died peacefully at his home in Bracebridge, on Friday, August 21, 2015, with family by his side. He was 83. Beloved husband of Senta (nee Stutz). Loving father of Elisabeth Wenger (Otto),...

Edward Sutherland

Edward Sutherland

Aug 20, 2015

Sutherland, Edward Leroy Edward Leroy Sutherland passed away on August 20, 2015 in Etobicoke, Ontario at the age of 85. Ted was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Ruth Sutherland, his children Edward, Stephanie (Paul Newall) and Thomas, his grandchildren Katherine, Colette, John, Andrew and Alexander. He was predeceased by his parents James and Ellen Sutherland and...