We lost a great man, son, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Gary Etmanski peacefully passed at Andy’s House, Port Carling on June 28, 2022 at the age of 69.  Cherished father to Kevin and Jody (Billy Hummel).  Beloved grandfather to Everly and Dustin and great grandfather to Scotlyn.  Loved brother to Susan Wilkes (Ron Wilkes), Richard Etmanski (late Lorraine), the late Brian Etmanski (Joanne Etmanski), the late Carol Malley (late Jerry Malley) and Keith...

BOGART, Barnabas “Barney” John - Born in October 1953 to the parents of Aubrey & Mabel Bogart, Barnabas (Barney) John Bogart was the second of four children Linda Dunsmore (Robert), Betty Bogart (Jim) and Jim Bogart (Marianne). Barney would routinely tell his children about his walk to school (uphill both ways!) where he would start the fire to get the Windermere school house warm for the teacher and fellow students. Barney was an active member of the school wrestling and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Owen Switzer announces the passing on June 22, 2022 at the age of 98.  Loving husband of Jean (deceased 2018) for 71 years.  Owen will be fondly remembered by his children Glenn (Mary), Gary (Kathy), Sandra (Peter) and Karen.  Cherished grandfather of Michael, Kevin, Cara, Stephen, Todd, Greg and Wendy and several great grandchildren. Owen was born in Toronto and studied at the Appleby College. He served in the Algonquin...

CARD OF THANKS A SPECIAL HEARTFELT “THANK YOU”! TO: Dr. Ken Hotson, Nursing staff, Doctors, Kitchen staff, Housekeeping staff, X-ray staff, and Ambulance staff (all staff in general), at Muskoka Algonquin Hospital (formerly South Muskoka Memorial), thank you so much for taking excellent care of my husband while he was in the hospital. I would also like to say “Thank You” to the Reynolds Funeral Home Staff, to Gary Denniss and to the Pallbearers: Don Perry, Greg...

Jenkins, Elizabeth (Betty) April 14, 1951- June 18, 2022 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we say goodbye to our Mother, Betty Jenkins. Passing peacefully at Andy’s House in Port Carling with family by her side at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Andre Jenkins, loving daughter of the late Douglas and Evelyn Gilbert. Precious Mom to Stacy Bell (Clayton), David and Lyle Jenkins. Proud Gramma to Ashleigh Hendrycks (Josh) and Zac Bell, Great Gramma to Abigail and...

It is with great sadness that we announce Barb Bryant passed away peacefully in her 75th year at The Pines on June 17,2022.  Barb had a rare neurological disease which she fought for four years with the support of her devoted husband by her side every single day. Loving wife of Jim of 53 years; loving mother of Wendy, Tracey Girma (Wube), John (Kimberly); Proud grandmother of Eliana.  Predeceased by her parents Evelyn & Jack Ross of Hamilton.  Sister of Jack, Cathy,...

Kevin passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 at the age of 50. After a long and valiant battle with cancer, Kevin had fought through many health issues the past several years remaining strong and positive throughout it all.   Kevin fought hard until the very end, as the warrior he was. Kevin accomplished many things over his life.  He was a member of the Air Cadets for 5 years prior to joining the Canadian Forces as an Infantry Soldier.  He served in the Toronto...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Carol Johnson at Mariposa House on June 15, 2022 at the age of 88.  Predeceased by spouses Arnold Johnson and Herman Bosley.  Loving mother to the late Greg, Wayne (Susan), Neil (Diane), Carol (Danny), Garnet (Camille) and Eric (Donna).  Cherished grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Beloved sister to surviving siblings Linda, Dollie, Bruce, David and Elizabeth and predeceased by Helen and...

Thelma Pearl Simmons Bennett died peacefully in her sleep at The Pines Long Term Care Residence on Tuesday June 14th 2022 in her 94th year . Predeceased by her first husband Russell Simmons and second husband William Bennett.  Loving mother of Nathan and daughter-in-law Deborah Simmons . Dear sister of Hilton (Harry ) predeceased by her brothers Clarence , Bob , Bill , Roger and sister Donna . Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Thelma had a great love of all animals big...

It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Scott Lees on June 13, 2022 at the age of 59. Scott leaves behind his beloved his wife Jeanette, sons Derek, Luke, Logan and granddaughter Brooklyn that he loved to the moon and back.  Scott was born and raised in Bracebridge by Wilda and Turk Lees.  He was brother to Brian Lees (Gayleine) and Cathy Anderson (David).  He was the hilarious uncle to Jason (Tasha), Samantha (Juan) and Zack & Emily Anderson...