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Evelyn Cowan

Evelyn Cowan

Mar 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn Cowan (nee Hall) on Saturday, March 16, at the age of 96 at Andy’s House in Port Carling.

Born in Port Sydney on December 18, 1927, the youngest of four girls, to Hilton and Winnifred Hall.  Predeceased by her loving husband, Colan Cowan.  Also, predeceased by her precious...

Grant Greer

Grant Greer

Mar 13, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Grant Greer, unexpectedly on March 13th 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief hospitalization, a mere 10 days before his 90th birthday. 

 

Beloved husband of 65 years to Iris, awesome father to Kevin (Bridget), Scott (predeceased) and Gilda. Poppa to Quinn and Shannon (Nelson).

 

He will also be sorely missed by his two...

Germaine Nancy Arlene Carlisle

Germaine Nancy Arlene Carlisle

Mar 12, 2024

Nancy Arlene Carlisle (nee McNaughton)

 

March 8, 1953 to March 12, 2024

 

It is with great sadness we announce that Nancy McNaughton passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 12, 2024.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband Garry and cherished son Robbie and leaves behind her precious granddaughter Lark. 

 

Nancy is the dear daughter of the late Prosper and Marion McNaughton. She is...

William Phillip Brereton

William Phillip Brereton

Mar 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that William Philip Brereton passed away early Friday afternoon, March 8th at 75 years of age. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. 

Bill’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of his beloved wife Ursula, his children Andrea (Scott) and Kristina (Pete), his grandchildren Kamryn and Reyd,...

Sandra Carruthers

Sandra Carruthers

Feb 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Sandra (Thompson) Carruthers went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, February 23rd at Muskoka Shores, Gravenhurst in her  81st year. Beloved wife to the late Howard Keith Carruthers (2013).  Loving mother of Krista, Cherished grandmother of Phelan (Jen), Sahara (Matt), Sebastian (Katlyn),  Aurora; and great-grandmother of Trinity, and Lilliauna and Atley.  Survived by...

Dorothy Frances Read

Dorothy Frances Read

Feb 22, 2024

On Feb 22 2024, at Hospice Muskoka's Andy's House in Port Carling ON, our beloved family matriarch Dorothy Frances Read died peacefully, surrounded by her children who sang her home to heaven. She was 95.

 

Dorothy blazed her comet across all our skies. She was as stylish, beautiful, and brilliant as she was athletic and magnetic. Keenly interested in everything and...

Joanne Darlene Scott

Joanne Darlene Scott

Feb 20, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Joanne Darlene Scott (nee Burley) on February 20, 2024, in Bracebridge, Ontario with family by her side. Her infectious laugh, gentle spirit, and soft-spoken wisdom will resonate in the hearts of those who loved her. Known as Bobbie to her closest friends and family, she was born May...

Carolyn MacLennan

Carolyn MacLennan

Feb 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Carolyn (Bailey) MacLennan on Tuesday, February 20th , 2024 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh MacLennan (2021). Survived by her children Jason Daniel Jessup (Debbie), and Cheryl Jessup (Mike) and step-children Douglas John MacLennan, Carol Leanne Crane and Phillip, Tammy and Brandy. Dear grandmother...

Richard Joseph Duggan

Richard Joseph Duggan

Feb 18, 2024

Richard Joseph Duggan (Sept 23rd, 1953 - Feb 18th, 2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Joseph Duggan, beloved husband to Barbara, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed from this world on Feb 18th, 2024, at the age of 70.   Richard leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication that will forever be cherished by...

Georgia Catherine Brooks

Georgia Catherine Brooks

Feb 16, 2024

Peacefully at Andy’s House on February 16th, 2024, Georgia Brooks passed away in her 93rd year. Georgia is survived by her two sons, Alex (Linda) and Andy (Maureen), and nephew Dan (Cindy). Georgia was dearly loved by her grandchildren Jamie (Minju), Kailey (Scott), and Stephen (Michelle). Her great grandchildren, Jackson, Nash, Piper, and Griffin were blessed to have spent many...

Linda Louise Hodges (Bond)

Linda Louise Hodges (Bond)

Feb 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that Linda Hodges passed away early Thursday morning, February 15th at 53yrs of age surrounded by friends and family. Beloved wife and life partner of Randy Hodges. Cherished mother of Dylan and Trevor Hodges (and many more). Loved sister of Melanie Bond. 

 

Friends and family are invited to Harvest Church Huntsville (5 Crescent Rd, Huntsville, ON...

Douglas James Wallace

Douglas James Wallace

Feb 15, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Douglas James Wallace peacefully with his family by his side on February 15th 2024 in Bracebridge, Ontario in his 78th year.  Beloved husband of Sandy.  Treasured father to Lori (Mike), Karen (Tony), and Scott (Rachel).  Loving grandfather to Alex, Ava and Dani.  Pre-deceased by brother Bruce, and parents Mac and Dot.  Fondly remembered...

Ena Shannon

Ena Shannon

Feb 14, 2024

Ena (Williamina) Shannon, born June 29, 1935, in Hardgate Scotland. The third of six children to William and Christina McKay. Married in Luton England, in 1956 to Hugh Shannon of Port Glasgow, Scotland. She died peacefully, aged eighty-eight years old, at the Muskoka Shores Care Community on February 14, 2024, in Gravenhurst Ontario. Predeceased by her parents, William and...

Lillian Florence Hunter

Lillian Florence Hunter

Feb 9, 2024

Lillian "Lynn" Florence Hunter (nee Webb), age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was the beloved matriarch of a five-generation family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and wisdom that will be cherished by her family and friends.

Born on January 29, 1930, Lynn was the lifelong loving wife of her late husband Glenn Hamilton Hunter,...

Doris Cardoso

Doris Cardoso

Feb 8, 2024

CARDOSO, Doris Florence (nee Noyle, aka Pinto Alves)/Skinner died peacefully on February 8 at the Pines, Bracebridge in her 102nd year.  Loving spouse to late Roy Skinner and late Joao (John) Cardoso.  Survived by son Brian Skinner (Margaret) of Almonte, ON and daughter Pat Schofield (late Charles ”Sandy”) of Bracebridge, grandsons Andrew Skinner (Miquela) of Ottawa and Graham Schofield (Mala)...

John Alfred Fenn

John Alfred Fenn

Jan 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Alfred (Jack) Fenn on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at the Pines Long Term Care Home. Jack was the loving spouse of Lorna (Monkman) Fenn for over 64 years. He was the loving father to Kevin (predeceased), Lisa (predeceased), Sharon (Gregg) Mann and Robert Fenn (Donna Gaquit). Proud...

Sylvia Lillian Brown

Sylvia Lillian Brown

Jan 27, 2024

Sylvia Lillian Brown (Harrop)

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Lillian Brown on January 27, 2024, at Andy’s House Hospice at the age of 87.

She leaves behind her loving husband Gordon Brown and son Michael Brown. Sylvia was predeceased by her son Christopher Brown and her parents Jack and Lillian Harrop.

As per her wishes, cremation has...

John Earl Edwards

John Earl Edwards

Jan 26, 2024

It is with the deepest of sadness to announce the sudden passing of John Earl Edwards in Huntsville, Ontario on January 26th, 2024, at the age of 78 years old.

The son of Charles Louis Edwards and Audrey Winnifred Edwards (nee Vale). Earl was born in Toronto, Ontario before arriving with Audrey & Louie back to the family homestead on Brackenrig...

Dorothy Taplin

Dorothy Taplin

Jan 24, 2024

In the very early morning hours of January 24th, 2024, Dorothy passed away peacefully at Andy's House in Port Carling, Muskoka. She was surrounded by love with family by her side. She was in her 95th year.

Dorothy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Clifford (Cliff). She is survived by, and was the loving mother to, their three children Derek (Colette),...

Ross Ambrose Blanchard

Ross Ambrose Blanchard

Jan 12, 2024

 

With great sadness, the family announce Ross Ambrose Blanchard passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2024, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.

Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Blanchard (1999) and caring partner to Lorna Walkling. Treasured father of daughters Debbi Connick, Wendy Bertin (Mark) and son Jason Blanchard (Jenny). Dear grandfather to Kelsey,...

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