Obituaries

Aloma Johnson

Aloma Johnson

Dec 17, 2013

In Memory Of Aloma Anne Johnson Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Johnson. Dear mother of Kelly Anger (Jamey) of Burks Falls, Casey (Heidi) and Doug (Cindy) of Bracebridge. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Keifer, Brett, Brady, Rylan, Aidan, Connor, Kaston...

James Ratchford

James Ratchford

Dec 16, 2013

RATCHFORD, James Franklin Passed away suddenly in Bracebridge on December 16, 2013 at the age of 73. James will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 55 years Lois (nee Werden). Beloved father of Faith (Al Middleton), Alison (Ciro Caravaggio) and Fraser (Wade Hillier), and grandfather (Pukka) to Isabella & Madeleine. Son of the late Ted & Henrietta Ratchford,...

William Collins

William Collins

Dec 15, 2013

COLLINS, William Owen "Bill", WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his residence in Bracebridge in his 92nd year. Beloved brother to Ruby and her late husband Russell Jackson. Bill will be sadly missed by his friend Carol Peake and his nephew "LD". Pre-deceased by his brothers Ted and his late wife Beatrice, Ray , Don,...

"Betty" Patterson

"Betty" Patterson

Dec 15, 2013

PATTERSON, Jane Elizabeth "Betty" Passed away peacefully at The Pines Long Term Care Residence on Sunday, December 15, 2013, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. "Bob" Patterson. Predeceased by her parents John & Rachel Hanna. Loving mother of Anne (Brian Peake), Jacqueline (Greg Mann), Phillip (the late Anne) and Kathleen (Steve Rowlandson). Proud grandmother of...

Margaret Gray

Margaret Gray

Dec 12, 2013

Gray, Margaret Maureen died peacefully at Granite Ridge in Gravenhurst on Thursday, December 12th, 2013 in her 90th, year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Gray, dear mother of Sandra Leighton, Douglas Gray (Donna), Stephen Gray (Susan) and the late Patricia Gray. Loving grandmother of Pat, Michael, Lynn, Tiffany, Jennifer, Ryan, Scott and Sean. Great grandmother of Sean, Krista, Coral,...

Margaret Chilvers

Margaret Chilvers

Dec 10, 2013

CHILVERS, Margaret (nee Gillespie) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late George Chilvers. Loving mother of Mark (Debbie) of Waterloo, Kevin (Jill) of Bracebridge and Christopher (Nancy) of Oshawa. Cherished grandmother of Joni, Amber (Cody), Ryan, Courtney, James, Madison and Syarra. Great...

Joan Coleman

Joan Coleman

Dec 7, 2013

Coleman, Joan Frances died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Bracebridge on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Dear mother of James Hughes (Nancy) of Maynooth, Judith Michell (Bill) of Bracebridge, Susan McIntosh (Brian) of Kirkfield and predeceased by Mary-Ellen Rolleston of Manitoba. Loving nanny of John, Joni, Quinn, Jimmy, Christopher, Michael, Jordan...

Norman Tonge

Norman Tonge

Dec 6, 2013

Passed away suddenly, following a brief illness, on Friday, December 6, 2013, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (nee Schell). Loving father of Susan (Tim Newman), Allan (Shelley) and Donnie (Crystal). Proud grandfather of Tanya, Christine, Amanda, Atlanta, Janet, Jessica, Lindsay, Darcey, Teresa, Ryan, Emily, Angie, Sarah, Amy, Kayla, Cameron, Andrew, Angel, Madison and Mahogany. Great...

Kenneth Manning

Kenneth Manning

Dec 4, 2013

MANNING, Kenneth Arthur Passed away peacefully at his home in Utterson on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 in his 62nd year. Father of Neasha. Loving brother of Marlene Manning of Bracebridge. Dear uncle to Carmen Davidson of Bracebridge. Great uncle to Caitlynn and Dylan Rainey. Pre-deceased by his parents Hubert and Hilda Manning. Kenneth will be missed by his friends and...

Gladys Martin

Gladys Martin

Dec 2, 2013

Gladys Martin Who died peacefully at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville on Monday, December 2nd, 2013 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Martin. Dear mother of Gordon Martin of Milford Bay and Margaret Bissonette (Chris) of B.C. Loving grandmother of Alicia Boyle (Jamie), Leigh Anne Martin, Robert Bissonette and Christina Bissonette. Dear great grandmother of Ireland...

Michael Posnikoff

Michael Posnikoff

Dec 2, 2013

Michael (Mike, Mickey) Posnikoff May 15, 1921 - December 2, 2013 After a courageous battle with cancer, Mike passed away at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Dearly loved husband for 64 years of Mary (Heinamaki). Cherished father of Donna and her husband Glen, grandchildren Jeff and his wife Laura, Jenny, Jessica, beloved father of his son Peter and grand-daughter Cassandra,...

George Stewart

George Stewart

Dec 1, 2013

In memory of our dad, brother, uncle, grandpa and great grandpa, George Wilson Pirie Stewart, a man, well loved and so very kind hearted. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland on July 30, 1935. Passed away at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on December 1, 2013. He is in our hearts as we write this and held in our hearts forever. He was...

Vera Swan

Vera Swan

Nov 30, 2013

SWAN, Vera Catherine "Judy" Peacefully at Castle Peak Retirement Residence, with family by her side, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Swan. Loving mother of Doreen Cowan (Ken), Connie Zator (Marvin), Edward ‘Ted' Swan (June) and Glenn Swan (Debbie). Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 15. Predeceased by her...

Brenda Ellis

Brenda Ellis

Nov 22, 2013

Who died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Bob Ellis of Baysville. Loving mother of Jeffrey Miller of Bracebridge and the late Amy Miller. Dear sister of Barb McMurray (Garfield), Bryan Cousins and the late Fred, Wayne and Ed Cousins. Loving daughter of the late...

Margaret Cathcart

Margaret Cathcart

Nov 20, 2013

Cathcart, Margaret, Passed away suddenly but peacefully in her 86th year, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, while on vacation in Barbados W.I., with her loving family and three friends from Bracebridge by her side. Loving wife of 64 years to Lyle. Devoted and loving mother of Marsha (Jeffrey Smart). Caring and loving grandmother of Nathaniel and Annalise Smart. Predeceased by...

Margaret Bates

Margaret Bates

Nov 20, 2013

BATES, Margaret Curzon Margaret passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at The Pines, in Bracebridge, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at age 84. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert Bates (2002). Loving mother of Norman (Maria), Christine Warnaar-Bates (Gerard), Alison Bates (Dave Merchant) and Jennifer Osborne (Ray). Proud grandmother of Peter, Michael, Jason, Joshua, Nicole and Warren. Great...

Paul Teich

Paul Teich

Nov 19, 2013

Teich, Paul Gé�nther. Born in Bad Kleinen, Germany, Paul passed away peacefully on November 19, 2013, in his 89th year, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Paul was the loving brother of Gisela Teich-Pezzutto of Mirano, Italy, the beloved uncle of Antonio Pezzutto and Margarete of Berlin, Germany, and the cherished great-uncle of Roger and Mario. He will be fondly remembered by his...

Ella Mcbride

Ella Mcbride

Nov 17, 2013

McBride, Ella Annie May Passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at Grove Park Nursing Home, in Barrie, on Sunday, November 17, 2013, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George McBride. Loving mother of William McBride (Jenny), Marjorie Martin (Robert), Dorothy Lowe (Barry), Bruce McBride (Nancy), Leslie McBride (Janet) and the late Doreen Daub. Mother-in-law of Gerry...

June Mcmahon

June Mcmahon

Nov 11, 2013

McMahon, June Babette Following a brief, lung related illness, Babs passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old. Predeceased by her husband Ralph. Survived by her daughters Jennifer McMahon (James Morgan) of Orillia and Colleen McMahon (Jim Stead) of Bracebridge. Proud grandmother of Dustin, Jason,...

Frances Drake

Frances Drake

Nov 6, 2013

Frances will be laid to rest beside her loving husband, Lloyd during a private graveside service.